How to accelerate my weight loss?!? TONE?

[Clara Dostal 3]

I wouldn't focus on 'accelerating' your weightloss. That's just setting yourself up for unnecessary frustration. You have a year to lose, so just focus on keeping yourself healthy, following the band rules, and you'll succeed! For toning, do some strength training (I REALLY wish I would have started this early on). I also recommend the couch to 5K program if you think running is something you'd like to try. I honestly never thought I'd lose as much as I have this soon, but I'm doing it by keeping everything realistic. No timelines, no due dates. I have the rest of my life to reach my goal weight!

THANK YOU for the tips! I've been running since March when I did my first 5k! My husband weight lifts and says he will help me to get started sooooo YAY!