Hey NorthernLass -- apologies! When you asked about my plan and I responded that I had posted it here a month ago, I meant to provide a link:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...very-plan.html
And since you asked about staying motivated, it so happens I started a thread about that, too, fairly recently:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ed-driven.html
Maybe those responses will be helpful.
For me personally, posting here helps me stay motivated, along with consistently investing time and effort in my overall well being -- specifically, eating well and exercising. Also, as great as all the encouragement and positivity here is, sometimes I need really negative motivation and to be scared straight, if you will. There are documentaries and clips on YouTube that serve as grim reminders to me of what addiction has in store for those who don't overcome it. For me, those can help jar me out of complacency.