you seem pretty motivated and this is the best place to start.. a women being your age 1500
calories is a good idea with enough water to drink per day I would suggest 1-1.25 gallons of water per day along with 1500 clean
calories and combine exercise youll be ready for that cruse before you know it haha!
GL, if you look around in the before and after pics as well as some of the stickies you will see alot of motivational threads. Best of luck to you!