Denim + that muffin top....

Not really sure if this belongs here or over in clothing. I suppose it can go in either. But I'm sure the same people prowl both these sections. Anyway... So I got on to the raw denim boat. Got my first pair and have been wearing them for bout three months. They're an excellent experience and really good at motivating me to work out/run. Which brings me to the point of this thread. How many of you guys wear tight denim and muffin top? How many of you have busted your ass to lose that shit? And what methods did you use. I started working out and running and doing cardio since the start of the new year. I'm pretty sure I've lost an inch (or two?) on my waist: I slipped into some slimmer Express jeans this weekend that were once my perfect fit, or so I thought, and it almost fell off. I could stick both my arms down my pants and still have room to stick another arm there. So I know I definitely lost some fat. But I still have some when standing up which is not really noticeable but it's just freaking disgusting when I sit down. Am I just not giving myself enough time or am I just doing it all wrong? If you looked at me you'd never think I was fat. All the excess I have is in my midsection. I'm seeking genuine comments, opinions, and advice. I don't bruise easily so say it like it is. Besides finding a new thing to be enthused about, I hit up these forums to read the witty and funny comments other people post. And no I don't plan on taking an "supplements" or diet pills or whatever. I don't think anything else has motivated me to get me into shape as much as this one pair of denim but after like three months, I feel like I need some opinions on where I stand. Even if it means taking pictures of myself for people all over the world I don't know to critique. I guess I should insert the obligatory, no homo here too huh. I'm sure many of you are in my boat. Maybe? Yes I'm vain as shit.