djemberhythm

I feel your pain! I have six pack abs, but for some reason, despite hundreds of squats and being a runner, my thighs are still not toned. I don't quite understand it! I will stick around to see others' responses.

I've looked at your food diary, and though your caloric intake seems to be below, or at the recommended value, your sugar consumption is consistently higher than what you should have. For me personally, sugars cause weight gain despite a caloric deficit hence I only eat naturally occurring sugars such as sugar from fruit.…

The Weather. For real though. When winter hits, the last thing I want to do is eat an ice cold salad, with cold chicken, cold dressing, cold veggies etc. I want soup, and warming foods which unfortunately have higher caloric content. In the summer, all I eat is fruit, veggies, and lean meats. Other than that, nothing…

That looks absolutely incredible! I don't normally eat pasta/noodles, but if I did, this dish would be it!

In time for holidays?! I'd better be careful with this! :) But thank you everyone. I will try all of your suggestions one at a time, and see which one works. I guess it will take time, but hey, at least I won't gain weight while doing them.

Hmm, good point. I'll switch it when I exercise tomorrow.

Ah alright. I didn't know it took that long to loose 1lb of fat! As for the percentage, I eventually want to get into some type of fitness career, whether that be modeling or physical training. I hope to get there within the next year. I was under the impression that a %of 18 is healthy, and could boost that type of career…