So I had a photoshoot with my regular guy yesterday, scrounging some cash to pay bills and take my kid out for his bday...and when I told him that I wanted to compete, at least at the amateur level he made me this offer : we would do one paid photoshoot per month, detailing my progress, I can pick poses and practice routines during our shoots, and he'd give me 25% increase in pay if I reach my goal weight of 220 while still being at least moderately lean.
Of course now I cant back out and am committed to showing progress every month, but Fuck Yeah!