I made a big breakthrough in my ab routine tonight. I've been working out 4 to 6 times a week  for about 4 and 1/2 weeks now. the program is a combination of strength training, aerobics, and flexibility. I can definitely see the changes in my body. Even though I haven't lost any inches, the muscles underneath are so much more toned that the shape is really getting nice. Plus, if I push in to my actual abdominal muscles, beyond being really hard, I can actually feel ripples and ridges for the first time in my life. It is so cool. (^_^) I am very, very proud of myself for sticking with this. I have not been doing my whole diet and fitness program to-the-letter-perfectly (probably why I still have fat on my belly), but it's still making a difference and I'm really happy about it. I'm also proud of myself for continuing to do it, sometimes badly. It's a big deal for me to allow myself to do a stinky job of things sometimes, but keep going.