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I've desperately wanted to ask people the same question, so I will answer. It's hard to tell in what you are wearing, but I think you'd look fit (you already look good!) if you lost 15-20 lbs and toned. Maybe less since I can't tell from your baggy top.

I think with the "food as a reward" thing, it's important to start out at least ridding yourself of that mentality. Because really, isn't that how most of us got here? After you get practice with more self control and start to feel better, it's a lot easier to stop at one serving of a treat rather than consume the whole…

Cocking isn't hard once you get started! I would recommend picking up a "5 ingredient" type recipe book to get you started. Things like chicken are really easy (just make sure you cook it all the way through!) to cook in many different ways. Add some simple boiled broccoli and microwave rice and you've got yourself a super…

I would maybe if you're running in an area with cars, but bikes I wouldn't worry so much about.

I started in a 6, and at about 12lbs down, I'm back into 4s BUT, I carry most of my fat in my booty so toning there made a substantial difference for me.

I think it's also important to know that with yoga, you'll probably hate it the first 3-5 times you try it because it makes your body work in ways you're not used to, even if you're already fit. It's definitely something to do a few times before you really make a judgement about whether or not it's for you.

I don't have access to heavy weights, so my strength training consists of 30DS, yoga and hand weights for upper and lower body (15-30lbs). My protein intake started at 40g, now I try to hit about 70-80g. I've always been fairly muscular, particularly in my lower body, and I only lost 13lbs so I don't feel like I lost a lot…

As opposed to trying to build more muscle in the lower body for definition? Interesting idea.

I've been wondering the same thing. In the research I've done, I think the general consensus is that "real food" (eggs, beans, meat, etc) is better for you because it's less processed, but there are a few out there that have limited processing. Jay Robb Whey Protein claims to be all natural (doubt that's 100% true but...)…

I have pretty decent muscle in my upper body - I could use more definition, but i definitely have muscle. My issue is my ribs/back/stomach. I feel like if I lost another 5 lbs, my legs would look better, but then I would have zero chest and all my ribs would be sticking out. My body fat is still at like 22% and it's all in…

I wouldn't have even thought of roller blading. I was also considering biking maybe - has anyone had much experience with this? I unfortunately don't have access to heavy weights or machines, so the most I can do is add some 30lb hand weights to my squats.

I'm not familiar with your workout program, but I know when I was just walking (2-3 miles a day about 4mph) I had a really hard time losing. I would maybe try, if you are physically able, to mix in different types of exercise. Maybe try a workout video, work in some jogging, yoga, etc. I've been getting really good results…

Also, burning over 1000 calories in one workout seems pretty high?

I would probably eat a very small breakfast and an early lunch right before work (sandwich in the car, etc).

I think it's nice to see everyone's differences. I'm between 5'5"-5'6" currently 132 and between size 4 and 6. I struggle because I'm very bottom heavy - small or xs on top, large on bottom :/ my goal is 125 and I'm working like mad to tone up my butt and thighs. I want to be comfortable in 4s.

Something I do to stay on track is plan one meal out or treat each weekend - not a whole binge day and not really going over my cal goals by more than 300 or so. So, all week I eat very healthy, even under my goal, and just save my treat for the weekend. Maybe a few beers, mashed potatoes, big piece of cake, whatever. I…

For inaccuracy wiggle room, I mostly just try not to eat back my exercise calories ( unless I get I a really hard workout burning 400-500).

There's a couple companies that make curvy fit jeans, which help some. I know both Levi, Gap and Old Navy run lines.

Soups and cornbread Protein, veggies and rice I'm a big fan of my crockpot, so a typical meal for me will be so,me crock potted chicken, some microwave brown rice and a bunch of broccoli

I've had some luck with biking and hardcore yoga, but as others mentioned, some Jillian Michaels workout videos or squats/lunges + weights will really help.

I have a black lab/pit mix that both my husband and I take running. He loves it and is an easy runner, except when we encounter cats! Then, I get an arm workout in with my cardio pulling a spastic 70lb down the street. I also sometimes take my chihuahua mix running. He has no problem keeping up and will do 3 miles easily,…

Definitely protein helps me. I eat about 1300 calories that consists mostly of fruits, veggies and proteins. I try to have something with protein at every meal or snack. I used to have an insane appetite but since switching to this style has really really helped.

I don't really miss them, I was just really surprised with the snack attack I'm having tonight. I never considered to connect carb intake to snacking desire

If you have farmers markets in your area, they are a great place to stock up on fruits and veggies for cheap. Also, honestly when fund are really tight, we become vegetarian. Tofu and beans are a lot cheaper than chicken or fish. I've gotten pretty creative at working on recipes that have protein but no meat. Or, I wait…

I would change your fitness level to moderately active or log the time as yard work or something.

Spinach carrot banana apple almond milk smoothie plus cottage cheese or a boiled egg (250cals, give or take)

Caffeine reduces my anxiety, but I don't think that's what you mean :D

All the things everyone else said. Plus, after I spend 75 minutes working on my body at yoga, I am not going to go home and eat pizza and a beer. I'm much more inclined to want a smoothie and tea.

5'5" 134. I eat between 1300-1400 cal a day and typically get in at least 30 minutes of good exercise 6x a week. I've lost about 6lbs in two months, so not huge progress but I only had 10lbs to lose when I started.

I've always struggled with my thighs, and while they're still far from perfect, I've been seeing some improvement. I've added weights to my leg exercises - squats, lunges, etc - and yoga.