RE: So I lost 34 pounds...
My method was both eating less and exercise 6 days a week. Cut all the junk food and soft drinks. Now, eat less I mean eat healthier food(cut most of the fried food), eat just enough to fill up the stomach to the point where you don't feel hungry but also not too full. Don't go the extreme and eat just brocolli or boiled chicken breast because it is going to make you hungry and really hard to continue. Breakfast is important, it is a must.
Now as for the gym, I just run elliptical for 30 minutes each day, not very hard to complete 30 minutes.