<human>: So here goes.....

My fiancee and I just got engaged a month ago and planned for a fall wedding in 2012.  Needless to say I am not in my prime physique anymore but I am a 27 year old dude, 6 feet tall, and weighing in at a consistent 250lbs.

My fiancee was awesome enough to score us a membership to the YMCA and I want to know whats the best way to exercise and focus on burning fat.  Not really building muscle (although it wouldn't' hurt), I'm really just focusing on toning and getting more fit rather getting totally RIPPED!! You know?  Tonight, I swam.  I swam 20 laps in an Olympic sized pool and while my body feels destroyed I think I really hit it tonight.  I know it isn't much but it felt damn awesome to do and its something that I know I can do everyday rather then running cycling.  It's also something I know I enjoy doing, can do everyday, and feel like I get a real workout doing it.

Anyway, I THINK I eat fairly healthy and I love all foods so any advice in that area would be great along with other stuff I can do besides swimming that may be better then it.

Thanks A LOT Lose It, I know it may seem like common sense but it's helpful to know that others are doing the same and supporting each other.

Bonus question- I enjoy lots of libations around twice a week (nothing fancy, "light" beers mostly).  I know giving it up would be best to help drop the weight, but what drink out there is lowest in the calorie department?

Can you give me a shortened version of the text?
<bot>: Fat guy wants to lose weight in time for his wedding and believes swimming is a GREAT way to get in shape.  Please give advice on eating, drinking (alcohol), and other workout things I can do.