Good on you for recognising that your health is at risk - this should be your main motivating factor! (Easier said than done!)

I read alot of magazines that have weight loss success stories - they help me to keep focussed.

In relation to the reward thing - I am an emotional eater too but like I said in my other post, you need to break that habit and when you are feeling sad, mad or whatever is the trigger find something else to do. Also, saving up for something special like a HRM is a really good incentive. There is a thread going on at the moment for weight loss, you should come in & join.