New to this site -but going on week 6 @ gym

Hello everyone,

I'm Kate.

I decided to join to find new friends, and participate in the forums. I'm 5 ft 5 and about 180. I'm pear shaped and Jennifer Lopez has nothing on my booty (lol) I wear all my weight in my hips and thighs unfortunately.

I'm 23, back in high school I was 110 lbs and then I started working in the health field and got up to about 215. I didn't look it so I was astonished when I stepped on the scale. That was a year ago. I used to go to the gym at my apartment but they only have the basics. I did pick up bicycling as well. I got a gym membership and now bike there every morning during the week and usually stay for about 2 hours to take my time and use all the machines.

I switched my diet and food lifestyle months ago and I'm very content with how my bf and I eat. I cook all the meals so I know what we eat. I recently just went through our fridge and threw out everything that was remotely processed (I read a new study stating an ingredient they use to make the meat appear fresh is linked to cancer) but don't get me wrong....I love steak and chicken wings

I'm losing weight and gaining muscle but I really need to focus on my abs. This is the trickiest for me. I use whey protein and N.O.Xplode (for energy to do the stair master) I try to stay away from the diet pills and what not.

Thanks for reading and I hope to meet and make friends with many of you!