This probably is not what you would like to hear,but I think your body is fine as it is. I don't think you need to lose anything.

I hope you realize the pursuit of obtaining 6 pack abs,especially as a female can be extremely difficult and even cause damage health wise.

Also,I think you need to eat more than 1250 calories a day. I think a good strength oriented weight lifting program is a must while dieting.

First, I agree with the others - health-wise, that doesn't seem like a concern to me.

Second, I have to say that your posture seems to be part of the problem (not that there actually is one). In that picture, you're leaning back just slightly. But more problematic is the anterior pelvic tilt and excessive lumbar curve. In other words, you're sort of sticking your stomach out.

Try this: Stand tall. Make sure your ears align above your shoulders. Level your pelvis. Let your hands hang down by your sides. Ask a friend to take another side picture. You'll probably like what you see better this time.

That kind of belly's sexy. Don't change a thing.

If you really want to lose it, remember the old adage — abs are made in the kitchen, not the gym. That means cutting carbs.

I am only going to give advice because I am pretty sure you are going to do something whether we tell you to or not. So, Lift some weights and run some sprints.

Go for the 'unwieghed, unmeasured' paleo technique. This is not a weight loss issue. You already look great and if you want to improve, you need more muscle mass- all over, not just in the ab area. This means you will need to eat more, not less. Remember to give your muscles rest days- muscle growth happens on the rest days.

You should consume fewer carbs because it's gathering in your abdominal area.

But don't be discouraged... cutting out some of those carbs and replacing it with more proteins and green veggies would result in probably eating the same amount of food you already were consuming.

You also don't seem to be lifting weights, which you should consider. Doing so would definitely firm up your midsection a lot faster (what you seem to want: reuslts, now! lol).

btw, I think you look great. You already have a body that millions would kill for :)

Do you know your body fat percentage? Have you done a pinch test? To be honest your body comp reminds me of me several years ago. It's the body of someone under stress- flat chest, poochy belly. Are you on hormonal birth control? What is your omega-3/omega-6 ratio like? What I would recommend is a super-high quality diet and don't even bother with workouts at all. It's not your abs that are the problem, it's body fat and the distribution of body fat. HArd workouts = more stress. Take a walk in a nice park instead or take a gentle yoga class. Eat liver, good grass-fed butter, fresh berries, roe, good quality fish, etc.

As for low-carb or high-carb or whatever, I never worried about carbs and have a flat stomach and B-cup breasts now. And I've maintained it for two years now without even thinking about it. Not many people who worry about macronutrients can say something like that. Also, many of the people here who say low-carb is the best/only way are older and have different hormonal issues.

You are perfectly trim. Very small. If you'd like to tone up the mid-section a smidge, do planks and maybe pilates, three times per week to tighten up your back and core muscles.

I've always had that pudgy spot as well. The only thing that ever flattened it completely was swimming an hour a day for 2 months when I was 21 yrs. old (breast stroke). I looked amazing! Now that I'm 41 and have been pregnant, I'm not sure if that would work anymore...

Listen to Melissa and I also second Pilates it is fantastic for abs but also not a high stress exercise and lots of emphasis on breathing. Really, you look fine to me.