Need to lose weight and gain a little muscle fast

[Fish]

Consider your motivation. If you are well-motivated and have sound reasons for your goals, you are more likely to stick at your training until you make them happen. What happens if the girl isn't bothered by your physique?

[baronbvp]

The old recipe is still valid. If you want to lose that gut, you need to burn more calories than you take in. Reduce your caloric input and increase your cardiovascular exercise (=cardio). If age could be a factor, you'll have to work that much harder to increase your metabolic rate - the rate at which you metabolize food. There are also supplements called thermogenics that will help you burn calories faster. You can get them at a GNC or other nutrition/fitness store. Talk to a store rep.