I am a freshman guy in high school and extremely self conscious about my weight an body appearance. I have quite a bit of fat around my middle. My stomach is level with my chest, but I have a very broad build, especially in the chest. I havn't taken my shirt off in public in about 2 years and won't until I lose weight. I am looking for suggestions anyone has for a very busy high-schooler who wants to be able to go swimming with friends this summer. In adition, I have many and bad stretch marks around my middle. I was wondering if losing the weight would help thouse go away or if I would have to get them laser-surgically rmoved. Thanks.