10 Tips For a Stronger and Flatter Midsection

We're all born with what we have, and if genetics blessed you with an apple-shaped body, you can do what you can to eliminate that extra belly fat, but don't beat yourself up about it. Skip the morning stare-downs in front of the mirror, pinching that extra inch, and slip on clothes that flatter your figure. If you're a mom, be extrakind to yourself — flab, stretch marks, and all! Although your tummy may not be as taut or smooth as it was before pregnancy, the sheer fact that it was the first home to your son or daughter makes it beautiful.