Deerfield Beach, FL -- Summertime and the living isn't easy for many Americans.

According to a pudgy poll by eDiets.com, 75 percent admit they are very self-conscious about the way they look in skimpy clothing.

In fact, 16 percent admit to getting "very depressed" about their appearance as the weather warms up and 40 percent desperately try crash diets in hopes of losing their lard.

At least Americans know who to blame for their fat frames -- 23 percent admit they eat poorly and 17 percent pig out on "forbidden foods" even though they know better.

Finally, 30 percent of Americans plan to deal with their big fat problems by only showing the body parts they like while 17 percent show more skin than they want to say they hate themselves for giving in to peer pressure.

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