My mom is great and I make sure that we pray together before every race. She helps me put everything in perspective and remind me of the real reason I run.
During the work, you have to be sure that you haven't left any holes, that you've captured everything, because afterwards it will be too late.
What you need to do is get that tape measure out, and start measuring that gut. Then you start working out and you start eating properly till that gut gets down close to it was when you were in your 20's. Then you'll find out what your weight should be.

