Ask the Personal Trainer Joni Hyde is a Certified Personal Trainer and owner of WorkoutsForWomen.com Getting Rid of Your Spare Tire Janet writes, "I am 45 years old and am developing a spare tire look which I hate. I have not exercised in years and have a few medical problems which will not allow me to use my right arm. What can I do to start whittling away on this tire look?" A. Janet, the "spare tire" as you call it, is fatty tissue. This is a common place for many ladies to deposit fat. Fat is lost evenly throughout the body. Many ladies focus on exercising a particular body part which is hidden by fatty tissue in an effort to "burn away" the localized fat and expose toned muscles. This is merely a vain attempt and won't amount to much more than "your little secret". To remove the fat from your trouble spot, you'll need to increase your overall percentage of lean muscle mass and take a good look at your eating habits. Try getting at least 30 minutes of cardiovascular activity 3 times a week and do some light strength training 2 or 3 times a week as well. Keep your diet balanced, eating a healthy ratio of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. And, keep in mind, calories do count. Eating too many calories - whether they are fats, carbohydrates or proteins, will keep you well padded. Other recently asked questions: • Should I exercise with a cold? • Can chromium picolate increase your metabolism? • Does your metabolism slow with age? • More questions WorkoutsForWomen.com provides home exercise programs for today's busy women, under the guidance of a certified personal trainer.