Jillian says: "Love handles are a lie. You don't have love handles. You have muscle you haven't woken up yet."
During leg lowers or scissors, if your lower back lifts off the mat, you are doing zero ab work and hurting your lumbar spine. The Fix: Tuck your pelvis. Press your belly button down toward your spine. If you can't keep your back flat, raise your legs higher (45 degrees instead of 15 degrees). Jillian Michaels 6 Week Six Pack Abs Workout Level 2