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Hi there

Ok, so lifting is great for strength training, endurance and muscle building. However, if you want to get rid of your gut and your moobs, then you need more Cardio exercise.

Lifting builds muscle under the fat, and can actually make you look bigger. If you don't burn the fat, the muscle pushes the fat out even more and you can look fatter than you are. Sure, you will burn some of it off, but you need to concentrate on the cardio aspect more and watch the diet.

Get on a treadmill and get your heart rate up for at least 45 mintues (or as long as you can) and you will burn fat the rest of the day. Jog, vigorous walk, even running if you are up for it. Just keep your full body moving as long as you can. You will melt the fat off.

Cut back on the lifting for a while, or at least dont focus all your energy on that alone. Cardio first, and even after is great.

Cardio in the morning, then have a health breakfast. You want to eat a lot of little meals throughout the day. Dont eat just 2-3 big meals. You want to kick your metabolism in gear so have it constantly working. Have some fruit in the morning, then something high in fiber (bran muffin). Lunch, have salad or chicken breasts, etc. More fruit in the afternoon, easy dinner, and do not eat for 3-4 hours before you go to bed. If you eat before you go to sleep, your body will not burn it all off.

Hope this helps, stay on track and you will be fine. You are at that perfect age where you can really see a lot of change quickly if you stay focused on what you want.

You should also consider seeing your Dr and/or a nutritionist to confirm what I said and get more information about your specific condition(s)

Good luck

Z