In the same boat...

nikkigaskins wrote: »

II desperately need to drop 30-35 pounds. Would like to get there by February or March and fit into my skinny jeans once again. Feel free to add me as a friend. Motivation is the keybto success.

With only 30 pounds to lose, you shouldn't set your goal for higher than 1.5 pounds per week (6 per month) and after the first maybe 12 pounds, drop it to 1 pound per week. The slower you lose, the less muscle mass you'll lose, and the better you'll look naked when you're done. Isn't that what most of us want, in the end? To look good? I'd take looking good over an arbitrary number on the scale any day

I started at MFP August before last, and it took me until February to lose 35 pounds, and honestly, it was too fast. I should have done a bit more weights, and lost a bit slower. My weight would be higher, but I would have more muscle mass, and wear a smaller size, tighter body. Anyway, here is a post I wrote that might help. Good luck!

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10257474/starting-out-restarting-basics-inside#latest