One of the most common questions I hear is “how can I get a flat stomach?”

Closely related are its siblings:

• How can I get my abs to show?
• I’m a relatively thin person but I can’t seem to lose this stubborn belly fat?

At reunions we often run into its cousins:

• What are the best exercises I can do for my stomach?
• I’ve been doing X number of (insert exercise here) so why can’t I see my abs yet? (hint: you’re too fat)

And finally those relatives you’re never really sure about. Your Mom always glazes over the details…he’s your Uncle Joe’s half-brother’s wife’s sister’s dog walker…

• What’s the deal with this “revolutionary” 10 minute routine that is guaranteed to flatten your stomach?
• Have you heard about these pills I can take that will give me shredded abs while I sit on the couch?

I initially planned to make a single post addressing stomach swongs but then realized there is quite a bit to cover. I’ve received some really good questions and while they are all related to flat abdominals, each have a very different theme. For example one asked about the best ab exercises that would also be safe for the lower back and another question asked if I had tried a new weight loss supplement and what I thought of it. These topics and more will each be covered in a separate post that will make up the series – UpSwong Abs.

Stella and I have become quite serious about our daily walking regimen. We crush a fast pace for about 30 minutes daily and we’re both in pretty damn good shape from it. But winter is coming up and what’s poor Stella to do? Behold… the Snuggie for dogs…