Try lifting weights to gain some muscle. That will lift everything and make you tighter and more toned. Doing aerobics (running) will help you burn fat but you have to do some weight lifting to get some muscle and you'll lose some of that flab. Some of that flab may still be fat that you need to lose but doing some weights and crunchs will def help tighten you up. I am on the same journey and weights have done me wonders. Good luck and keep it up!

Well, you can't gain muscle and lose weight at the same time. You may get stronger because you're new...but you won't bulk up or add much definition...because to do that, you need to eat more, and not at a deficit.

Anyway, the weight lifting will help with the "flab" everywhere. It can prevent you from having sagging skin, especially if you are of an older age (30+). Same journey for me as well. ugh!

I went through the same thing, lost a size but still felt flabby. It was because I wasn't doing any strength training. It may cause you to gain a pound or two back - but if you want to lose the flab you have to do cardio and strength training each week.

Now, twice a week, I do 30 mins of cardio at the gym and 30 minutes of strength. I prefer the weight machines, as they force you to maintain the correct form...but resistance bands, free weights, pilates, yoga...these are all types of strength training that forces your muscles to become stronger. Three times a week I also do an abs routine that is about 10-15 mins. The Health section of the Sugar site (fitsugar) posts some varying strength training routines you can do. You can also search the web for routines you can do based on your schedule (whether it is gym routines, or things you can do at home).

Hope this helps! And congratulations on losing a size and creating a healthier lifestyle for yourself. Weight loss is tough, but it sounds like you are working on a lifestyle change, which is the best way to maintain! Congratulations!

I'm an exercise nut. I really feel like you're going to have to do strength training along with the cardio. Running 3 miles a day is so much harder than doing a few weights. Be patient! If you've just lost weight, it's going to take a while for your body to adjust and tone up.

You can lose fat and gain muscle... especially if you're looking for "tone" and not body-builder bulk. Two months is a good pace for 12 pounds... around a pound or two a week is healthy. But as you lose more weight, it will get harder because your body won't burn as many calories as it was before (without adding exercise). Examine your diet... many people eat too many fruits and not enough protein or vegetables. The carbohydrates are quick energy, but are quickly stored as fat if you eat too many. Don't start chowing on bacon or anything, but if you are eating a lot of sugars, try cutting some of that stuff from your daily meals. Replace it with colorful veggies (carrots and peppers with hummus is the BEST afternoon snack!).

Definitely add strength training! It doesn't have to be a lot, but you sound like you're looking for tone and definition that running isn't giving you. Pilates are great and my personal favorite, because you can do them pretty much anywhere you have 5 minutes and some floor space. The Plank is great for pretty much every muscle group, bicycle and single- and double-toe touches are great for your lower abs. If you're looking for some instruction, Denise Austen makes some great exercise DVDs! Congratulations on your weight loss and good luck!

You need to start lifting weights. This will build muscle which will then make the skin tighter and better looking. Also, don't lose weight too quickly. You need to keep a steady pace of about 2 pounds per week in order to give your skin time to respond and "shrink" a little.

Just be patient, when you are losing weight, the body needs a certain time to readjust to the weight loss. The skin is elastic and it may come back into place but you failed to mention if you are "big" to begin with.

If you are not "big" it will snap into place, if you are the weights and other things will help but you will be amazed on what the body can do.

Add some light weights if you want. Be patient with yourself. It's only been 2 months. Take a look @ yourself after 6 months - year and then you can be critical. Rome wasn't built in a day. You are doing fantastic!