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From Kat, Age 18

Ht. 5'7, Wt. 150 - Hey, congratulations to everyone on here who has been successful in reaching your goals! It can be hard but if you set your mind to it, you can accomplish it. So, I kinda have a mini success story, I guess you could say. Growing up, I was always pretty small, but when I got to middle school, I gained a lot of weight. I went in and out of stages, chubby, average, chubby again. Anyways, the winter that just passed, I was up to almost 180, so I decided I would do something about it. I ended up losing almost 30 pounds by the summer, but I know I didn't do it healthily. I would go like 2 or 3 days without eating, just drinking water & juice, then I would maybe eat a little bit one day, and continue this cycle. Now my weight fluctuates between 145-150...I look a lot better but I still would like to lose a little more. I would really like to be 130-135 by the end of October...SO I am just wondering if anyone has any tips, or plans that I could possibly go by? I don't think I can follow a strict diet and exercise regimen, because I just don't have the time. I go to school everyday from 8 until 1, and then work 3-11 almost every evening, plus weekends. I was thinking of joining a gym, but I don't want to waste the money and not be able to go. I have an exercise bike that I could use here...and another question...DO CRUNCHES WORK? And if so, how many would you have to do each day in order to actually tone up your stomach? Anyways, good luck to everyone, and like I said, any tips or advice would be greatly appriciated.