i swear i can write a book on this shit. went from a fatass (5'10 220lbs 38" waist) to where i am now. you're not gonna lose shit until you apply yourself 100% and dedicate yourself to it. that means counting calories, being smart, and having a ferocious desire to WIN. can't think of it as a diet either, it's a lifestyle change, with sprinkles of cheating here and there to keep you sane. quite frankly if you're not mentally up to it, just give up now.