I have decided that I am finally going to start taking better care of myself and trying to keep myself looking nice. I have started a diet to help me lose weight, and now I am starting to exercise as well so that I can lose stomach fat and get flat abs. I have always wanted flat abs, but I figured that I would never be able to get them. Then a friend of mine started making a concerted effort and managed to get rid of a lot of her extra weight and keep it off, and I figure if she can do it so can I.