No penalty. But I'll do it. Even if this is an epic fail and either I give up on it or I stick to it and the weight loss is nonexistent.
Mad Dad is correct that the exercise will only have a minimal effect on the weight loss, but I need it anyway, so I am incorporating that.
I think this plan is conservative and not too extreme.
I could say that I am going to do a major lifestyle change and completely cut out the Pepsi & orange juice, vigorously exercise, and end the fatty food consumption, but there's no way I could manage that over 4 1/2 months. It's too abrupt.
I picked a plan that I think has a moderate impact on my life, but is reasonable to keep up.
I am already feeling it because I really wanted an orange juice this afternoon and instead grabbed a bottle of water.