I have a little stepping machine that we bought a while back. It is the best thing ever, because I can move it to wherever I need to be. So while Miranda is playing I can do my workout and watch her. Or I can even watch tv while I'm doing my workout and time just flies by. I've been doing 1 hour or 1 1/2 hour workouts lately and it's really helped. It didn't cost very much and it doesn't take up a lot of space like a treadmill.
Also getting rid of that tire isn't easy, you'll have to lose weight equally all over your body basically. I've cut out all all sugar (use splenda instead), no bread, pasta, potatoes, mayo, butter. (well once in a while I do have a bit)
And I really count my calories, so that I burn more than what I'm actually eating.
Rice cakes are awesome and they come in so many different flavours. Also eating certain fruits and veggies makes you burn more calories, like oranges, green peppers, asparagus, celery.
And Apple Cider Vinegar is supposed to be a natural colon cleanser. I put 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in 1 glass of water twice a day and it's supposed to make you lose an inch in your waistline in a few weeks and make you burn fat faster.
Hope this helps!! I've lost 20lbs in the past 2 months just following that.
I know how annoying that darn tire is. I went to see a plastic surgeon and he told me that my muscles have seperated about 7 inches and nothing except surgery is going to fix that.

But no money, so I'll have to save up for that tummy tuck one day.