Or, the best motivator?

I lost over 25lbs last year to fit into my dream wedding dress. 1 year on (and an exceedingly cold and lengthy winter later) and I've gained back 9 lbs.

That is not the direction I want the scale to move in. 

I'm hoping the carrot of winning money (and the threat of wasting $35) is a solid motivational tool. 

Let's do this.