I'm on maintenance so I've got a bit of a different perspective. Here's the things I'm most happy I accomplished.
I weigh less than my husband.
I can shop in any store in the mall.
I don't feel self-conscious doing certain things anymore
I can travel comfortably in an airplane or sit in a crowded theater with ease
I wear a size M tshirt (from a XXL)
I've stopped worrying about every little chest pain being a heart attack
I don't have little chest pains anymore
Sex is better than ever
Stick to it. The results are so worth it. I still have 10 pounds I'd like to lose, but I'm am so very, very happy with where I am right now.