Do you know your waist circumference?

I have that same problem with the belly. I think mine is mostly from the pregnancies.. which yours probably is too. I think it's a bit of fat but also a lot of loose skin, which is why it hangs down like that. I've not yet found anything that really helps it, though I've heard that working on your ab muscles can help it look a little better. That's why I've been focusing on that a lot lately. My suggestion is work on some crunches. There are lots of variations to them. My favorite are what I call bicycle crunches. Here's a link that explains how to do a bicycle crunch: http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercises.asp?exercise=12 Another good exercise, especially for the lower tummy, is leg lifts. Lie down flat on the floor on your back, place your hands under your bum for support, and lift both legs at the same time straight up in the air. After a few of these your tummy should feel it! You could also look into pilates, there's lots of DVDs to do pilates at home. Those exercises focus on your core muscles (abs and back). Let me know how it works for you.

You're only as old as you feel! I know you can do these exercises. You may not be able to do a lot of them at first, but work your way up to doing a full set of each one. If you want to start slower, stand straight up with your arms raised out to the sides, then bend and twist touching your right foot with your left hand, stand and touch the left foot with your right hand. You can also do knee raises which will work your abs as well. Stand with your hands behind your head, lift your right knee, and try to bring your left elbow to the knee, then do it with the other side.

Thanks Kat. You must remember that I am over 30 years older than you - but I will try the exercises. Yes, I had nine pregnancies, counting my miscarriages. Lost 3 babies before the first son was born. I have saved the site and will download the info now. Blessings

You should take it as a huge compliment that your hubby says he can see a difference. He sees you every day, it's hard to notice small changes when you see a person daily. BTW- With as much weight as I've lost, I still sometimes think I'm as big as I used to be. It really only hits me when I go back and look at old photos of myself from before I started the diet.

I don't think most people do, unless they're being fitted for an outfit of some sort. Not sure why the idea has ever popped into my head, it's just something I do every month or so to check on my progress.