[SizzleChest]

lots of opinions here, so i'll throw mine into the mix...

diet, cardio, weights - by order of importance.

diet - smaller, more frequent portions. read nutrional info labels. you said you like salad and chicken which is good. go easy on the dressings though and avoid fried chicken. a&w chubby chicken has 20% of the average person's recommended fat intake in ONE HALF of a single piece. i'm sure the other fast food chicken is right around the same as well.

cardio - the most effective way to burn calories. if you burn more calories than you eat, you will lose weight, it's that simple. consider buying a heart rate monitor ($50 and up) to keep track of your beats per minute, bring a towel and prepare to sweat. hi intensity interval training (HIIT) is great for boosting your metabolism, but can be too much for some people with low cardiac abilities. if you subtract your age from 220 and then multiply by 60%-80% you will get your approximate target heart rate zone. keep your heart between these two numbers for 30+ minutes each workout and you will be on your way to a smaller pair of pants.

weights - lifting weights does not transform fat into muscle. that being said though, weights definitely help build/tone muscle and boost metabolism. i wouldn't overly concentrate on chest exercises. just try to get an balance for all major muscle groups. i think in your case that the 10-12 repetition range would be better than shooting for low reps/high weight.