I'm Slushie. I've always been a little on the pudgy side since age 9. I used to workout with video tapes from age 14- 19 and never ate red meats or white breads, but I could never get under 150. Last year I got down to 124 lbs (after quitting my anxiety meds) until I quit smoking and gained 12 lbs. I do at least 40 mins of cardio at least 4 days a week and light weight strength training twice a week. Running/ Jogging is a challenge because I have flat feet and weak knees. I'm "pear-shaped" as they call it. My legs, stomach and arms are more toned then they used to be but not I'm not seeing any change in my back area.