Going to start to work out, tips??

So a good friend and I have decided to start working out and we're hoping we'll see some results in a year, we're starting next week because there's somethings this week and it won't fit.

I was wondering if you guys had any tips on how to get motivated and stay motivated, plus i live at home and i was wondering if you guys had some tips on how to eat : )

I am actually excited about the thought of getting rid of my stomach and i'm keeping to my promise and hope i will see some good results on May 21st 2013!