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I'm in the best shape of my life (34-24-35) size 0-2, but still have cellulite on the back of my thighs. Yes its ugly, but it's also just evidence that there's estrogen circulating in your body. My advice? Self tanner and shot of tequila ;-) Trust me, you notice it FAR more than anyone else.

Try La Croix water. Its carbonated, comes in various flavors, but doesn't have any calories, artificial sweeteners, or sodium.

I went from size 28 to 26 jeans with only a 10lb loss via a circuit training program (ie. combined strength/lifting heavy and cardio). I assume my smaller size, given only a 10lb loss, is because most of those 10lbs were fat and not the 50:50 fat:muscle loss that happens with diet or cardio only programs.

Exactly what fitbulky said. I, too, was "skinny fat" and began a strength training/interval program last year. I also simultaneously cleaned up my diet which created a deficit. 10 months later my body looks almost as good as it did when I was 18. Sure, I probably haven't gained much muscle mass, but I have dramatically…

Assuming you have cleaned up your diet, the only thing you need to implement is strength training. 8-12 reps with heavy weight. Aim for two or three 1 hour sessions per week. You won't bulk up. Women have to consistently eat a surplus of calories (or use anabolic steroids) for strength training to make their muscles…

I am pleased to say that I am FINALLY seeing my triceps shrink! It has taken six months of strength training 2-3 days per week, but its finally happening! I think my triceps are just the last place my body will lose inches - for whatever reason. Perseverance pays off !!

As a former skinny fat girl (5'7" 125lbs of fat & bones) I suggest you stop describing yourself to those friends as "need to lose weight" or "feel fat" and start using a more accurate descriptions; "I'm out-of-shape", "I have no strength" and "I have poor cardiovascular endurance". To them, your comments about "wanting…

From observing friends, severe calorie restrictions frequently result in over-indulgence on "cheat" days. Eventually, this yo-yo of restrictions and binges develop into bulimia or binge-eating disorder (which introduce additional problems; tooth erosion, mood swings, etc). The desire to so severely monitor your calorie…

I had a four diet Vitamin Water drink per day habit I recently replaced with LaCroix sparkling waters. I tried quitting cold-turkey several times, but found myself plagued with headaches and moodiness. What was most effective for me was to gradually step down my intake over a period of eight weeks. Doing so caused few, if…

At minimum, eight of those 10 pounds will be water weight, which you'll gain back the same day solid food passes your lips, so why bother? Leave the extreme crash diets to celebrities, models, and fitness competitors - even they understand how temporary any weight loss beyond 1-2lbs per week will be. What about setting…

I'm 34C-D post breast reduction surgery (years ago). I find that wearing a full coverage (front and back) sports bra one size too small keeps things in place quite nicely. Essentially a "minimizer" plus "back smoothing" style bra. The brand SassyBax was recommended by my surgeon and is the brand I continue to use. The bras…

SO TRUE!! I cleaned up my diet and began a strength training interval program 12 weeks ago. Despite the scale reading 4lbs heavier than it did in May, my chest-waist-hip measurements have decreased from 36-28-38 to 34-25-36.

I know it's difficult not to hop on the scale everyday, but you can drive yourself mad doing so. Better to measure yourself at a consistent time every two weeks. You will gain weight as you increase muscle mass, but if you stick with it and continue to carefully monitor your diet, you'll also lose inches... and losing…

Post strength training: 6oz non-fat plain greek yogurt mixed with 1/2 cup blueberries or raspberries. (18g of protein) Post cardio: nothing unless I work out at moderate-high intensity for at least an hour. If I do, then a banana with peanut butter or 6oz fruit flavored greek yogurt (14g protein, 20g sugar) will suffice.

They're not "toxic" friends. They struggle with weight and/or body image issues - like 80% of the other women I know. My point is, from observing both underweight and overweight friends, "cleanses" are an all-around ineffective way to transform your body.

I ignore them. My results speak for themselves.

I deal with restaurant dining one of two ways; I either eat sensibly at home before meeting everyone at the restaurant and order an appetizer for dinner, or I review the menu online in advance, decide what I want, and plan my controllable food choices that day around it. I usually limit restaurant "splurges" to one item (a…

I hear ya. I stopped using the word "diet' and replaced it with "lifestyle change" - which is more accurate, anyway.

YES! After my first six weeks of strength training, I gained 3 pounds, but lost 8 inches. Friends were asking if I'd purchased new jeans (I hadn't, I just looked that much better in the old ones). I won't weigh myself again until I've reached 12 weeks of strength training, but my clothes continue to look better on my body…

Diet is as important as exercise. "Toning" is essentially lowering your body fat percentage. One can exercise daily and greatly improve their cardiovascular health and strength, yet see little transformation of their body shape if changes in diet aren't implemented. Think whole, nutrient-rich foods and lean protein. And…

I work out during the early evening hours; anytime between 5 - 7. I find it to be a good way to decompress after work. Not to mention that working out before dinner blunts my appetite and promotes a solid night's sleep.

Counting calories consumed helps keep us on track, but counting calories BURNED can be counter-productive. That sort of thinking can reinforce a bad pattern of using food as a reward (ie. "I ran today, so I can eat pizza, ice cream, etc for dinner) which puts you farther away from your fitness goals. Every day you exercise…

From observing my friends who "detox" and "cleanse", all I can say is they fall into one of two camps; 1. My underweight friends who suffer from BDD and went from using "I have a gluten allergy" to "I'm cleansing" as an excuse for their anorexia. 2. My overweight friends who innocently began "cleansing" after vacations,…

I agree with the two posters above. Just get back on track with your normal deficit. It happens to everybody :) While you can certainly reduce to 1200 calories for a couple of days, doing so may leave you feeling cranky and set you up for over-consumption the day after.

Those long, lithe legs seen on fashion models are almost impossible for us hour-glass women to attain - even those of us over 5'8". Models are typically apple or banana/ruler shaped women with very low body fat percentages (<18%). However, I have discovered that doing an interval-style weight training circuit which gets…

How much cardio are doing? 40 or more minutes of moderate intensity cardio increases appetite. This is especially true if you do cardio early in the morning. Cardio in the AM, plus a calorie restricted breakfast and lunch - a person is just setting themselves up to be ravenous by 7pm. Easy solution to hunger - HIIT in the…

I'm skinny fat as well. My personal trainer says one can't gain muscle and lose fat at the same time. If a person diets while strength training, the body will burn the metabolically expensive muscle, not fat. Considering your current numbers, you can afford to gain muscle and diet later. I'm only a month into my strength…

5'7" small frame. Currently 130lbs, 35-27-37 measurements. Wear size 4/6 dresses, 27/28 jeans. Sedentary for the last five years (ie. skinny fat; look great in clothes, not so great in a bikini). Hoping to gain 5+lbs of muscle, and lose 5-10lbs of fat (or however much to get my body fat percentage down to 21%)