My recommendations

Here are few books I recommend for reading:

Promise Me by Nancy G. Brinker
http://www.promisemebynancygbrinker.com/

Master your Metabolism by Jillian Michaels
http://www.amazon.com/Master-Your-Metabolism-Naturally-Balancing/dp/0307450732

Never Give Up by Joyce Meyer
http://www.joycemeyer.org/nevergiveup.htm

Here are some of my favorite TV shows for motivation:

The Biggest Loser on NBC

The Dr. Oz Show

Enjoying Everday Life - Joyce Meyer

Here are some of my favorite Exercise DVDs:

The Biggest Loser Workout - Boot Camp

Taebo Ultimate Abs & Butt

Taebo Cardio