Hi fellow apples, I'm 5'4" and shrinking, size 16 and a bit and 61 years old. Apple is a worse shape than pear as fat around the middle is bad for the heart. No matter how I try to loose weight, and I am loosing some, the 'apple' still remains around my middle. Think I should exercise really but not sure what to do. Can't really bring myself to go to the gym and flaunt my body!! Also it is expensive. Just have to keep eating the lettuce leaves I think.