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Way to go Carrie. I always think the TOM is so much less of a nuisance when I'm working out and eating right. Also, it seems a little easier to take when I have lost weight. It's just another benefit, and motivation for me to keep at it and get this excess weight off.
I've seen health shows where they talk about how the fat infiltrates and marbleizes your liver -- something like that anyway. It makes it harder for your organs to do their jobs. Whenever I see those type of shows where they tell you and show you what having so much extra fat on your body actually does to your body, I really feel motivated to get rid of it and build good solid lean muscle. For me, it's when I focus on what's going on inside my body, instead of how my body looks, that the connection is made and I'm able to actually accomplish something. Of course, it's great to look better too!
Take care and keep up the great work!