I read your journal. What a fantastic start so far. You have a great start and you are in the right place. It sounds likes you have a clear head and have thought out your game plan and set your goals. You have the one of the first steps and hardest steps out of the way. You need to stick with the plan and go for iit!!!!
I commend you for having a reward at the end. What a good trip you will have.
Take care and I will try to post more in the future. I am watching Biggest Loser right now and well, do you watch it?