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Holy smokes! You look fantastic! You don't even look like the same girl. You were still very pretty then, but dang, you are smokin hot now! Way to go!

Thanks everyone. This is all great advice. I went to Trader Joes and stocked up on all kinds of organic foods. Clean eating and low calorie all the way! I am going to try to increase how many miles I run. The only issue is I had knee surgery as a child (pretty bad injury), so every time around 3 miles my knee starts to…

It really just comes down to willpower. You have to control your portion size and don't allow yourself to get seconds. It stinks, but it's the only way. I eat alot of salads or cereals with almond milk for dinner. And btw, I feel your pain. My boyfriend is naturally skinny too. He can eat McDonalds 3 times a day and not…

You mean like spanx? I <3 spanx.

Girl, don't worry about that. Focus on how sexy you'll feel. BTW - skin firming lotion. best thing ever

You're looking great! Way to go!

Well I normally do them all in the same day. I run a couple miles, then do my strength training. I take it you are suggesting I do them on alternating days?

Anybody else have any advice?

Superfoods are real, but be careful. They seem to be throwing that term around for almost any vegetable now. Real superfoods are things like spiralina, maca powder, etc. Go to a health food store and ask about them. There are some serious benefits to superfoods.

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Nope, my tattoos have not changed, even the one on my belly. Luckily, you arms don't change too much, so I doubt your sleeve will change at all.

Follow your calories set by MFP and keep working out. Lots of cardio to lose weight. Eat as clean as possible. Check out some recipes on thegraciouspantry.com

And any advice on specific exercises I should be doing to burn fat?

hahaha. how adorable. go ahead and let her. some guys like a high maintenance girl (even though they won't admit it, some do), and she'll feel real pretty!

Should be doing these on the same day, or alternating days?

When I first started this, I ate super clean and the pounds melted off (but I had alot to lose and made some significant changes). I haven't been strict about that lately, and my body is getting used to working out, so things have slowed. I was planning on eating clean again (I actually have been making a grocery list over…

If you are doing heavy exercise, you need to be eating well. The body needs fuel. You may need to eat a bit more before working out. Once you start getting into the routine and your body gets stronger, you will feel added energy and really feel those endorphins. Just stick with it.

I love the pictures you chose!

If you're talking about just regular coffee, with maybe a low calorie sweetener and a bit of creamer, that will help your metabolism and decrease your appetite. If you are talking about Starbucks specialty drinks, which are loaded with sugar and high fructose corn syrup, that will add to your belly fat. As delicious as…

I love buying new clothes that are smaller sizes! It really makes you feel great and like it's all worth it for sure!

Yep. If it's in the fridge, it's fair game, unless there's a name on it.

Holy cow! Their red velvet cheescake is quite amazing, but holy smokes that's alot of calories. Good to know. I will be avoiding cheesecake from now on

Yay! Go America!

Honestly, your motivation is a very personal, internal thing. Why are you doing this? What will you gain in your success? Will it strengthen your relationship and keep your mate at home where they belong? Will it help you find an attractive mate if you're single? How great will you feel, physically and emotionally when you…

Thank you! That makes so much sense now!

We're here for you. Ignore all the snarky negatrons on here and be friends with the uplifting supportive people. This is the right place for you!

Looking great! Keep it up!

I definitely wouldn't call you fat before. Losing about 30 pounds to look like that, you were not fat, just had a little extra. You look amazing now! Congratulations! Just remember, as much as a high as getting skinny gives us, and we now love our bodies, and we all think we are looking hot, it's best not to flaunt that.…

that's awesome! what does nsv stand for though (to me it seems like unexpected benefit, but i have never gotten an answer to that)?

Great article. Thanks for sharing. This is all correct!