I’m the exact same except I started at 15 and a half and am just under 9 now. I exercise most days, and have bought far far too many clothes, I’m still bloody doing it, I’m going to have to start selling some of the earlier ones back sigh, as my style has evolved since I hit goal.
I love how my body has changed, not just due to weight loss, but the exercise itself, I like seeing the muscle and definition. That I feel confident in swimwear. I had some crepey skin when I hit goal. You could see I’d lost weight, and after six months of body recomp it’s totally gone, I look like I’ve always been this weight. I enjoy my gym sessions, I enjoy how fit I feel. I love that I now sleep eight hours a night, that my skin is so clear and bright, likely due to all the water and healthy food, and I love that when I get dressed, I like my appearance again. And I love that I’ve so much energy now, before I was tired and sluggish, bloated, stiff ankles, and dressed to try to hide the fat.
not tucking into a takeaway or eating fatty or sugary food, or drinking too much is a price I’m more than willing to pay for that.