[Vegas69]

You can work out all you want but getting in great shape is largely DIET. I was 23, 175 lbs, benching 345 but still didn't have a six pack. I cut down by diminishing my calorie intake way to low and ate like crap when I wasn't cutting. Fruits and Veggies are great for you and don't have that many calories. I'm losing it slowly eating the right foods, that's the way to sustain.

You must choose a work out plan that you can stick with. I was a gym rat for 1 to 1.5 hours for years. I spent way to much time between sets. Now I go hard for .5 and I can stick with that for life and be in BETTER shape. If your gym is to far from your house, no good. If you work out 6-7 days a week, to much. If you are just starting and working out 2 hours a day, you will never make it. Walk before you run. Don't expect results overnight, it takes time. How long did it take you to pack on the lbs?