Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot bikini

So  I am not quiet on my diet yet.  I have started doing the excersizes prescribed and doing some prep work.  I bike for 45 minutes today, followed by an 18 minute stretch band workout.  I did a lot of recipe look up and as soon as I get the groceries for it, i will be starting my diet.  I am really excited.  I have found myself "hoping" that this will work.  However, now whenever I finding myself "hoping"  I tell myself, "you don't have to hope.  You are strong.  You WILL do this".  My goal is to be 125 by may of 2012.  Now I am not going to say how much I have to lose, but it is fairly significant.  I have never been 125 pounds in my life.  My skinniest was 135 pounds.  I would be so proud of myself if I could be that way.  And no, I don't judge myself based only upon my physical appearance.  I know i have other important things going in my life.  I have a great job, an amazing husband, a wonderful family.  i would just like to fell a little better about myself.  My other goal, and I know that not everyone will approve,  but I am going for it anyway.  i am going to wear a bikini next summer!! Preferably a white or red one.