How can I get a flat/toned belly?

I used to have a flat, toned, belly until I was 12 and BOOM I gained weight when puberty hit. I am losing weight but my belly is still flabby and jiggly. Ugh! I envy people that have toned, flat bellies. I understand that everyone has a pooch, but I don’t like that my belly is flabby. I’ve been doing crunches but it isn’t working.
Tall and chubby isn’t cute.

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Notanymore · 36-40, M

In my experience, cardio and deadlifts are awesome for core toning..... however, you may want to take it really slow. Genetics play a huge part in where on your body fat is stored.

LaylaTheTallGirl · 18-21, F

@Notanymore what do you mean? I was naturally thin and tall as a child until I hit puberty.

Notanymore · 36-40, M

@LaylaTheTallGirl it's all about where your body store necessary fat. For a lot of people that's in the abdomen region, and it can be really unhealthy to try and get rid of all of that fat storage. As far as toning goes. Deadlifts have always been helpful for me building more muscle in my core than anything else.

LaylaTheTallGirl · 18-21, F

@Notanymore it mostly goes in my thighs and belly.

Notanymore · 36-40, M

@LaylaTheTallGirl do you lift weights any?

LaylaTheTallGirl · 18-21, F

@Notanymore sometimes

Notanymore · 36-40, M

@LaylaTheTallGirl that could be beneficial to getting the results you want

LaylaTheTallGirl · 18-21, F

@Notanymore thank you