I think you need to do those excercises for your obliques (sp??) the muscles on the sides of your tummy muscles. You can do sit ups, then cross your elbow to the opposite knee (KWIM?). That is the only thing I know! I have also tried different things, and I can't do sit ups due to a back injury, so I try to do more yoga and swimming.

I say, embrace the muffin top...learn to love it! This is much easier!