Some of us had better New Year's than others, but they luckily didn't leave us without satisfactory evidence. Take Aly Michalka, for example - she went to Mexico with her husband and other people I don't know or recognize, and posted a few obligatory Instagrams. We were excited enough by this lingerie pic...

#forloveandlemons in paradise

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But I was even more impressed by this rear view photo:

Missing this place & the Magness crew (i.e my sad face on my last day)

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Having a butt that is both very large and very firm is the Paradox of Our Generation, but she somehow manages to totally nail it. What is her workout regime? Asking for a friend.