Welcome to the site mate- you will definitely find heaps of motivation and buddies here.
Just want to hopefully help on 2 points:
I only lose on average a pound a week- there are tons of people out there who lose quicker on SW, but I long ago accepted that I lose slower. I also accepted that this is NOT a quick fix diet and I was going to ensure I did it properly and I was in it for the long haul- I have lost 4.5 stone so far using this method. 1lb a week is perfectly fine and may give you that bit longet to get your head in gear so it is not so hard to maintain when you get to target
Also- my job also means I can't go to class, so do SW online on the bodyoptimise site. This works for me as I still know I am being 'watched' and get all the support. Lots of people on here just go it alone and do perfectly fine. Lots of people go to class as they like the discipline and support- choose whatever way works for you, but if you are interested in the on-line plan plenty of people, myself included, can advise you if you are interested.
Welcome to the gang!!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx