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Cardio

They key to blasting fat is heart rate-boosting cardio. It doesn’t matter if you prefer running, cycling, dancing or jumping rope. Pick an activity and get moving for 10 minutes at the beginning of your workout and 10 minutes at the end.

Vertical leg crunch

Lie on your back with your legs straight up in the air. Put your hands behind your head for support. Lift your shoulder blades off the floor, but make your abs do the work! Do two sets of 6 crunches. Not feeling it? Add another set.

Reps: Try 2 sets of 6 crunches.

Side plank

Lie on the floor on your left side. Lift off the ground using the support of your feet and your elbow. Keep your body straight! Breathe normally and hold in this position for 10 seconds. Rest for 10 seconds, then repeat ten more times. Lie on your right side and repeat.

Bicycle

Lie on your back with your hands behind your head as support. Lift your head so your shoulder blades are off of the floor. Lift your left leg off the floor and bend your knee towards your stomach, while taking your right elbow towards your left knee. Switch, and bring your right knee towards your left elbow. Keep alternating sides, like you are pedaling a bike. Do two sets of 10 reps on each leg.

BY MADELEINE BROWN AND BRITTANY TAYLOR ON 1/23/2012 4:58:00 PM

Hey 2cute2betrue, the first thing to remember is that it's gonna take more than one day to fix all this, so don't get impatient. You need to start motivating yourself to workout. Put up pics of your ideal body and add music to your exercise routine to keep your energy up. Keep the outfits you buy because they will keep you working towards your goal weight. End your friendships and start making new friends. It's better to have no pals at all then a bunch who don't care for you. Keep your distance from your parents when they're being mean. Meditating might help you clear your head of all negative thoughts. Hope this helps! Xoxo

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Hi! I have a really bad life. I weigh a lot, I eat a lot, I can't sleep, and I don't obey my parent's rules a lot. They're mean, but sometimes they can get nice. I want to be pretty, but I am lazy. My friends aren't real friends, but I try to improve because this girl has a big mouth and tells me what I need to improve on. I try to work out, but after 10 seconds, I quit. I buy a bunch of outfits, but 5 days after that, I can't wear it because I am so fat. I have this mouth ulcer that I cannot treat. How can I fix... my life? Lynae P.

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My brother is graduating from bootcamp soon. (He is in the US Army). So anyway if i did this 4 times or 5 times a week. Could I lose a lot of my muffin top. ( It's the 24th of February).

Hey girlie,

Of course! Working exercise into your daily (or almost-daily) routine will definitely make you feel and look healthier soon. Combine that with making better diet choices and cutting out a lot of junk food from your diet - you'll feel great by the end of February And congrats to your bro!!!!!

Lauren C.

by *GingerForev* on 1/29/2012 12:03:55 PM

by 2cute2btrue on 1/28/2012 8:05:02 PM

Hey 2-cute-2-be-true, I don't know why you're getting those bumps. I suggest you go to your school nurse and see if they know what's going on. To break your habit of scratching them try applying lotion to them and wearing long sleeved shirts. Hope this helps! Xoxo

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I HAVE THESE LITTLE PIMPLEY BUMPS ON MY ARMS THE ARE ALL FULL OF PUSS AND I HAVE A BAD HABIT OF PICKING AT THEM. IM STARTING TO GET SCARES FROM SCRACHING THEM AND POPPING THEM ALL THE TIME
HOW DO I GET RID OF MY BAD HABIT AND MORE IMPORTANTLY THE STUPID LIL BUMPS Lynae P.

by 2-cute-2-b-true on 1/28/2012 7:36:03 PM

Hey 2-cute-2-be-true, try eating a little healthier. Munch on fruits, veggies, granola bars, trail mix, and nuts. Eat salads and sandwiches on wheat bread. Drink lots of water and fruit juice. Hope this helps! Xoxo

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OK SO IM 12 YEARS OLD AND WEIGH WAY MORE THAN MY FRIENDS BUT IT MAKE SENCE CUZ IM TALLER BUT I STILL HAVE A FAT TUMMY LEGS AND A MUFFIN TOP
I DO ALL TYPES OF SPORTS BASKETBALL AND YOGA I WORKOUT BUT THEY NEVER GO AWAY WHAT WORKOUTS OR DIETS SHOULD I TRY? Lynae P.

by 2-cute-2-b-true on 1/28/2012 5:36:09 PM

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I'm 13 years old, am 5'4" and I weigh ___ pounds. I feel like that's a lot because my friends who are only an inch shorter than me weigh like, 5 to 10 pounds less than me. I have a small muffin top that I'm starting to work on getting rid of, though I'm not very good at keeping a consistent schedule with it. I feel like I'm unhealthy. I dance 3 days a week but I feel like it's never enough. Am I healthy?

We MODs aren't qualified to judge you on your weight. If you're concerned about your weight, that's a question for a professional - aka your doctor! Remember that weight is more based on height than it is on age - it's normal for friends who are shorter than you to weigh a little less. And honestly, as long as you try to make good diet choices, don't overload on junk food all the time, and get exercise, you're doing a great job! If you don't feel like dance 3 days a week is enough, try going for a jog or playing a game of soccer with friends on the "off" days. That way, you'll get moving and feel WAY healthier...and be treating your bod really well <3

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