Hi there, going on what i've just been through since January, i think you can get drop 20 pounds fairly easily by May. However, then i would suggest you plan to rest there at that weight and not go up.
I"m currently in a resting phase and i am finding it good. I also plan to be at my chosen weight by the end of the year.
The thing about resting is part of the taking it slowly plan so that i don't get a rebound from losing too much too quickly.
But i have found 20 pounds in two months is not too much. It feels about right. Definitely if you get to 30 pounds stop there for a while.
What i'm doing for stopping is trying to stick to my food rules. You can't go free for all.
Have you thought about how hard that might be at your wedding? And around that time when there may be delicious food is everywhere and a great stress matter will have been achieved. Its a risk period for you to just let go after that so you have to [prepare well in advance and not give in to any little ideas about loosening your grip on your plan.
So you plan has to factor all that in.
if you prepare your mind, for things that are likely to happen in the future, it helps a lot. But for that you have to know yourself and your tendencies. That's where previous diet practice can help.
Sudden changes of routine can mess up your plans even when you know in advance there is going to be a chaange. I think i dread christmas now because there's so much special food around and i don't know if i will be able to avoid it or manage it but luckily its a long way off.
So you have to make rules for yourself that you will stick with whatever the changes in circumstances.
Also don't forget, 80% diet, 20% exercise. Don't restrict your calories too much out of fear of not achieving your goal. Strict reduction in calorie is more likely to cause failure than a moderate reduction.
Good luck and congratulations on your wedding.
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Good luck with your efforts!!
