gnu,
This is probably a good start. Lose what weight you can on this and then start instituting some permanent changes in your diet and exercise regimen.
Don't do eveything at once. You will lose quickly, lose interest just as quickly, and gain it all back even more quickly.
Gradual changes.
Sins, following Jacqui to the wine and past the scale.

Note: Look into Hoodia. But buy carefully. There are lots of scams out there. I found it not only controls appetite but genuinely reduces cravings.