Hi Lori ~
With the utmost support and respect, I agree with Skailark that 78 pounds is too much
to lose safely by December 10th. While it is easier
to lose weight initially, I would urge you
to make smaller goals of 1-3 pounds a week.
At one point in time, I calculated 1.76 ounds a week and believe, on the average, it is now less than that. It has taken me 27 months to lose 152 pounds through nutritional food choices and moderate exercise.