Just wanted to say reading your report is what has inspired me to not only join this forum but to get out and see this world. Somebody posted this link on a Nissan 350z forum and ive been lurking on here for a couple of months now. Thanks!
A little trick I do to keep the weight off is to schedule a race once a month. Anything from 5k to Marathon. It keeps me motivated...I have a mostly desk job.