Cleave, Sounds like you are doing the right things. I know when you build muscle it increases your metabolism. And I heard that if you just lose weight & not build muscle then you'll be flabby. So you should be near your goal weight in no time.

I was thinking about not working out to see if I can lose faster. This is my 2nd week & so far I've lost 5 pounds I normally weight myself on Mondays.