I have been striving for months to tone up my body, walking,running, leg/arm weights and even the PowerPlate but my main problem area is my stomach. I always have a constant bump, even though I can pull in my stomach muscles in much further, what I don't understand is how can I be doing Sit-Ups, Crunches and Plank positions to fatten my stomach, but to no effect after so long?

How do I motivate myself? I'm about 5'2 and I want to lose some weight. I'm 150 pounds, it's classed as a little overweight and I don't feel comfortable at this weight. I want to do some exercise but my motivation has never been high.

I am in my early twenties, and like to stay relatively active (though I do go through phases where I work out more or less, depending on my schedule, etc). In high school, I did crew (rowing), which gave me some seriously muscular legs that didn't look lean, but bulky.

I would like to find motivation again to work out. I would like to start running because I will be going on vacation to Aruba in a few weeks. I do not need to lose weight but I would like to tone my legs and butt. Could anyone give me any advice. I am also a college student as well, and am very busy with work and finals coming up pretty soon.

Why won't it go anywhere? I want to lose 15-20 lbs by summer. I have been working my butt off all spring to get rid of this weight. I have tried cutting out sugar and junk food even going to the gym for 2 hours a day but nothing is working. Any tips or suggestions?

Right, I'm in need of some serious advice... I'm probably not the first to admit that I have confidence issues, but right now I feel like there's no hope. The other day I looked in the mirror and felt like crying, it was a horrible realization. This past year I've let my weight go way too much.

What are the Best workouts for Spring? I am fairly comfortable with myself, but wouldn't mind dropping some of those Winter pounds I gained. I want to tone my whole body and be in good shape. For me, I want to look good of course, but I also want to feel good. Are there any fun workouts to help get toned for those cute spring shorts, skirts, tanks, etc? Summer is coming, meaning..

In March I am going to Florida for spring break. While I was shopping for my trip I noticed that I have cellulite on my lower butt and thighs. Does anyone know any good exercises or remedies that may help reduce or get rid of it?

Hi ladies...I have been working out for at least 40 minutes a day since the new year and I cut out soda and almost all junk food. However, I have gained weight! I can tell i have put on a lot of muscle and my clothes are looser but I don't understand how I could have gained weight. Any ideas on how make the scale reflect how hard I've been working?