please help - exercising with weights

Thank you so much everyone. I will not take any of this info for granted. I have been struggling for several weeks just trying to find a way to start and this will help me a lot.

Although my upper body is my weakest area, my goal is to lose weight and get toned throughout my body. Sadly I been cursed with the jiggling thighs (drinking my sodas and juices doesn't help either), so i will target all areas of my body.

Once again thank you everyone, and please keep the information coming. Not only have you helped me but also all the other MFPals in here who had the same question.