Im almost 21 years old, grew up in an Italian house hold. I was always a decent size growing up until about a year ago. Me and a boyfriend broke up and I would go out drinking all the time with friends, and eating whatever was in my way and bam, gained about 12lbs. I didnt ever realize how big and unhappy I was getting until my mom started to mention it to me. Made me feel horrible but I always just brushed it off like it was nothing because I didnt realize how much I gained.

About 4 months ago (January 2009) I took a good look in the mirror and was absolutely discusted with my self. That day I joined the gym and havent looked back since.

I lost 13lbs in 4 months, and am very proud of my accomplishment.

Im getting annoyed at these last couple of pounds I want to get rid of, they just wont seem to go away!!! I try to tell my self that its just muscle weight, but really I can feel it in my stomach that its fat, and not muscle. If it were actually muscle I would be happy because I would be more toned then I am now.

Anyways, Im trying to tone up my abs, nothing is working. So I`ve come here in need of support and advice, so feel free to help :) Ill take anything

(just for the record, I only eat a certain amount of calories a day, burn about 500 at the gym everyday, and it still hasnt worked. my body alone burns about 1300 calories just functioning, I also do some weight training everyother day, rest days are Sundays)