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To be honest, I think it's just the way my body lost the fat. I hardly ever focus on my abs. The two exercises that I think have helped the most with my core are squats and pull-ups believe it or not. You actually need quite a bit of core strength to complete those two exercises. Also, I lost weight very slowly -- 1 year…

Great advice!

Wanting to start a family with my husband is my motivation :) The moment I realized that I might be tipping the scale at 200 lbs while pregnant and under 5 ft tall scared me straight!! My starting weight was 160lbs, and now I'm at 129 :) My doctor recommends I weigh 115 before trying to become pregnant. Almost there!!!

Bump :) Love this thread!

Amazing work!!

Amazing work!! You look so much younger and happier now :)

Wow!! You look amazing :)

Went for a 2.25 mile jog/run this afternoon in California's lovely 80 degree weather :P Also, threw on a weighted pack for lunges and squats around the local track, and after I took my dog for a nice, hilly walk. Merry Christmas everyone!

Bar none! -- Favorite movie ever!! Something my husband totally picks on me for loving haha.

PB&J :) Do you have any pets?

Great advice! Thank you for taking the time to write this. To be honest, I didn't think of it this way -- that it took my mind time to realize I had gained so much weight. I guess it only makes sense that it will take time to feel that I am smaller.

Hi :) 4 ft 9 and a half SW 160 lbs CW about 136lbs (built up a little fear to the scale after gaining 5 lbs, so I haven't weighed in a few weeks) GW 115 lbs

MommaChocoLatte I am so happy to have you as a friend on MFP!! You are such an inspiration. With us having the exact same starting weight and the same goal weight, you are a huge motivator for me :) Thanks for posting these pictures! You look amazing!!!

You look incredible!! Congratulations on your success :)

Have you tried throwing in 30-60mins of cardio on days that you don't feel "destroyed?"

American Eagle!! Also, I recently found that JCP has good skinny jeans that work with a more shapely behind :)

Born and raised just outside of Rochester <3 Currently out in Southern Cali for a few years -- ugh! Missing garbage plates!! I guess it's a good thing I'm trying to lose weight somewhere other than Rochester ;)

Oh my goodness I loveee step aerobics!! I wish gyms offered this class more often! Definitely use your step OP :)

I swear I had the greatest time at the gym tonight with all this new music!! Thank you!! Keep the songs/stations coming :)

I'm lovinggg all this music! Thank you so much :) I can't wait to get to the gym tomorrow!! @stealthq - I totally agree -- It definitely makes you move. @linkwarner - Great station. Very important to feel like a badass at the gym!

Thank you guys!! I will be adding those to my list ASAP :) Oh! I never listed what I listen to right now -- It might give you all something different to listen to also. Top songs: Halestorm "Love Bites" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmkHqUwa4zg Halestorm "I Get Off" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naIT6XfsjAw Halestorm…

Wow!! You look wonderful :) Look at your little waist!! Even in scrubs that can easily hide a woman's figure, it is clear that you have made incredible progress.

Love this picture!! What a sweetheart :)

You look incredible! Thank you for sharing your pictures :)

I wanted to be a vet and a dog breeder when I grew up. I'm a elementary teacher now and love it :)

They are so sweet!!! <3

Hahahahahaha love this picture :laugh: [/quote] Thank you!! :D

What a great topic idea! Thanks OP for creating it :) Loving all these adorable furbabies!! This is our dog Johann Mack (YO-hann). He's a 1 year old bullmastiff.

Hahaha yes!!!!