Originally Posted by willravel

Agree with st33lr4t. Get some free weights. Get a bench with a preacher curl and a lat tower. Also get a good pair of cross trainer shoes. Lift weights 3 days a week, and do aerobic exercise (running, bball, martial arts, etc.). You can get plenty of good workout routines in Men's Health Magazine.
If you are worried about not sticking to your routine, set a goal and bet money on it. Bet your SO or ffriend that you can lose the weight you want by the end of 2005. If you can't do it, you pay like $100. If you succede, you'll be in shape (that's a victory in itself). 9 times out of 10, bets can make someone stick to their commitment.