Hi Fat Hen,
I was scrolling down and saw your post. I think your strategy is great, its what Im doing...sort of. Ive never had hot tea, might have to try it.
Im 22, married 2 years, and have a 10 month old daughter, Abby. Im at least 85 lbs overweight, but Ive gone don 12 in a month. Ive lost 11 1/2 inches, but oddly enough, no sizes yet