i know. weight loss is hard, and it doesn't come overnight. but what many people don't understand is the energy we put into and use in our bodies. also known as calories. there is about 3500 calories on a pound of fat, so what you need to do is make it so you're eating less calories(not necissarily eating less food! just healthier- veggies have a lot less calories then junk! and snaking on veggies and fruits help to not over eat at meals. also! they have a lot of fiber and fiber makes you go to the bathroom and loose weight...well- um- hehe- back on track!) and burning a good amount during excersize. cardio is better then weight lifting if you want to look thinner. at first! cardio helps get the layer of fat off. i lose weight by doing tae-bo and this game called dance dance revelution(find something fun!) and i use slimfast for one meal and cut out junk food. but you have to understand that it's a long term process and you have to be healthy about it or you'll gain it all back later. but it would be better to start right away and not regret it in a month when you could have lost weight already! i do that to myself all the time and it stinks! but i'm making good progress this time and i plan to continue for the rest of my life...