Thank you for the comments, ladies The abs tone is the most difficult to upkeep I find. Because of the lovely summer weather, I spend a lot more time running than strength-training, but come winter, I will be much more serious about building the flatter tummy.

The cellulite appearance did diminish significantly as I lost and toned _ I actually was surprised how much, because I expected to see flab. My problem area was always my thunderous thighs, and there is still some (and, let's be realistic, it is there to stay), but it is much less noticeable, and easy to live with. Toning is what keeps skin from sagging as opposite to just dieting. I am hoping that my running regimen will help me to tighten the thighs&hips a bit more before going into winter.