Allergymom,
I agree with your goals! I think some of ours are similar.

1) No eating after seven.
2) No alcohol.
3) No excuses.
4) Ride exercise bike at least four times a week and build up to longer duration...only doing 30 minutes right now.
5) Stick to plan for at least 12 weeks...and then hopefully more, but committing to 12 weeks minimum. ( I started Feb 21.) just starting week two.
6.) No cheating.
7.) Tuck in shirt, tuck in shirt..