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There are plenty of people just like this author who have endured abuse of all kinds and at all ages and they do not make excuses. Some people will make excuses for themselves NO MATTER WHAT they go through in life. I guess it's great that she has come to terms with being overweight and is "comfortable" with how she is,…

And the beauty of today and tomorrow is that they do not have to be like yesterday =) You have the choice to make tomorrow better for YOU. Don't do it because society says you need to be thin... do it for YOUR health and happiness. Turn the page and set yourself up for success both mentally and physically. You can do…

You can make it at home! Blend together chickpeas, a little water, fresh garlic and spices like cumin (whatever you like). Some people use olive oil but I personally don't. It is a great substitute for any type of condiment on wraps, sandwiches etc. Google recipes... it's super easy to make!

I don't care how hot you are... if you have zero confidence, are insecure or are an as*, your looks will only carry you so far. People are surprised when an attractive couple split up and they say, "How could he break up with her? She is so gorgeous??!!" Well, maybe he/she was a jerk or a lunatic. Looks are still important…

What type of surface to you use for Insanity? Maybe you need new shoes. Personally, I do Insanity in bare feet in my carpeted basement and have no problems.

What kind of squats does everyone do for their 30-day squat challenge? I mix it up by doing a variety of squats so I don't get too bored! I started squatting about three months ago and have seen some phenomenal results... they are a gir'ls best friend so keep it up!

I think that he could have chosen his words more wisely but at least he is being honest. My husband and I have had this conversation before... if either one of us gets lazy, fat and unealthy, we would have to voice our opinion and require change. As heartless as it sounds, I married my husband because I like his passion…

Awesome results! Keep it up!! And don't you just feel so great?? =)

I am in the same exact boat! I just try to make it mind over matter and force myself to work hard. You are half way there! Set little goals for yourself and buy something nice for yourself when you reach those milestones. You are too far in to give up!

Sad, right? Some people should never own pets. Kids always need supervision no matter what. Cats are shady as hell anyway lol

Your animal is your responsibility just as much as your child is. You commited to buying and animal and giving it the best life you can give it. I don't care how amazing your pet is (cat, dog, gerbil, duck, rabbit...), you MUST supervise children and animals at all times. There was the sweetest, most beautiful chocolate…

While the calorie and protein content are pretty much the same, sweet potatoes have a better vitamin value. AND they taste better lol. You wont even need to salt or butter them because they taste so good (and I prefer the texture of sweet over the white ones).

You are better off going with a sweet potato. Great nutrition and they taste amazing. Scrub/wash, poke with fork, cut off ugly parts and microwave for 3.5 minutes on each side. You don't even need butter! Enjoy!

27 and 5'10"

Eat natural, unprocessed foods (as much as possible) and lots of cardio. Abs are pretty much made in the kitchen. My abs will start to pop out when I dont drink alcohol for a few days and make a huge effort to eat healthy.

Eat sweet potatoes! Super healthy and they taste amazing. Take a sweet potato, wash/scrub, cut off weird little sprout guys =), stab with a fork about six times in different areas, put on plate, cover with paper towel and microwave for 3.5 minutes on each side!

While fat and muscle literally weigh the same (pound for pound), muscle is more lean and takes up less space. A one pound ball of fat is physically larger but weighs the same. Does this make sense? While the scale may not be changing, if you are turning fat into muscle, you will lose inches.

How did you know?? lol I think of 'City Slickers' when I see your profile pic

You are an engineer @gooteek

Close! I am sheetmetal/structural maintenance. Crew chiefs are grease monkeys lol

I didn't have enough bronzer! But my hair poof was pretty amazing, you must admit lol

^ close!! I actually fix airplanes though =)

I was at a "Jersey Shore" theme party. I don't usually dress like that haha

^lol I am in the Air Force =)

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Do squats!! With weights, without weights... sumo squatts, plie squatts, smith machine squats, air squats, prisoner squats! You name the squat and do it! I have been squatting hard-core for almost two months now and have seen a tremendous difference and my butt was bad to begin with. It is a bit higher and not as wide.

^Weighing yourself is sometimes not your best best. You could be gaining muscle (which is awesome!) and losing inches. Muscle weighs more than fat but physically takes up less space. Your best bet is to take measurements of your body and try on your clothes and see how they fit better. Besides, many people gain a little…

I do insanity before work in the morning, weight lift 20-30 minutes during lunch and do cardio 3-4 days a week. I have been doing all three for about a month now and so far it's been great. I just hope that I dont get burned out... so far, so good! I am really focusing on my butt and legs and the results have been amazing!…

I'm 5'10" , 165 lbs and a size 8/10... would like to reach 150!

^Awesome! Don't say you will start your diet back on Monday or start the gym again on Monday... do it NOW! There is no time like the present =)