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In the first stages of a healthy fitness and nutrition program, the results will be INSIDE! Your body will feel really good running on clean foods, so it does it's improvements/repairs from the inside out! Go by how you feel. Soon how you feel and how you look will start to match up!

I usually wear a tank top, sports bra, shorts, and either sneakers or my Vibrams!

I have a nikefuel band and I love it!

Run a couple miles. 20 minutes on a stairmaster or ellipitical at a sufficiently challenging level should also get you there!

wow this guy gave up quick. He's already deactivated his account!

You know, sometimes we put on muscle faster than we lose bodyfat. This can also cause the scale to go up. I gained a little since last week, but my other measurements went down, and so did my body fat.

Thanks, I added you!

I am 5'3", and at my heaviest I was 140 lbs. I wore it well but I was not pleased with that number, let me tell you!

What's your name? Ruthie Where do you live? Augusta, GA What are your food vices/ cheats? Chocolate chip cookies What do you think is holding you back from being in your TOP shape? small cheats What's your favorite exercise? weight lifting! What exercise would you like to try this year? Les Mills Bodyflow at Gold's Gym…

I am currently training for my first bikini fitness competition! One month to go!

Thanks guys! I definitely don't want to seem intimidating! But MFP is a great place to find people who support you, rather than try to throw cupcakes at you.(that's what it feels like some days, I tell them no means NO!)

I will send you a request. No one should have to "go it alone" if they don't want to!

Almost my entire back is done!

I watch Heavy as well. I have not heard of Ruby, but I watch all my TV on Netflix, so I will check it out. The Biggest Loser is also on my list. I also feel motivated when I watch those shows. I'm taking a personal trainer course, and I think it would be great to help someone save their own life, like the trainers on Heavy.

@betina64 It depends on my level of activity. When I only work out once, I can typically stay under my original calorie goal. However, in preparation for my contest, I am doing two-a-days, which means I need more fuel to get through the day and my workouts. So now I am eating them, and still have an overall calorie deficit.

You might want to consider circuit weightlifting. It doesn't have to take much time, and by keeping your heart rate elevated, you burn more fat. Plyometric circuit training also gives good results. Nutrition also plays an important factor. When you are hungry, your body will store fat.

More friends!

I'm 23, and in the Army! I'm looking for more friends too. I'm actually getting ready for a fitness competition, and I should have my personal trainer's certificate next month!

I am a sergeant in the Army, and I am also getting ready for my first fitness competition. It is on August 18th. I'm trying to get down to 13-14% body fat for this first one. I don't really have a weight goal. I have made it to 14.5-14.7% as of this morning! I could use more friends to check out my food and exercise logs,…

Jeez, I was really hoping to get a better response...... :-(

Started on 16 July BF: 14.5% weight: 119.6 lbs

Having people who really interact with you while you are on a fitness journey is super motivating, and helpful!

drank 15 8oz portions of water yesterday. I have a 1 liter bottle of water I'm refilling all the time at work :-)

Eating clean does not have to be tasteless! It can be delicious! You just have to learn how to do it. Try to find Clean Eating Magazine online and check out their recipes. Delicious. I made a whole clean christmas meal from their exercises. Yes I took that gamble with my in-laws coming over for the first time, and they…

I'm Active US Army, and I'm stationed at Ft. Gordon, GA. I'm a translator.

I'm Ruthie, I just got married this month! I'm a US Army soldier, and very proud of it! I started getting in shape in August of 2010, and never looked back. Now I'm just looking to get over this plateau I am on, hoping to sculpt of awesome muscle tone!