Has anyone else finally had the "this isn't just a fluke" moment?

During this weightloss journey, time and time again I have brushed off any responsibility for my accomplishments. Excuses like "oh I lost another 2 pounds, must be water weight" or "it's just good luck that I made it to the gym today" filled my self-talk. When people asked if I lost weight, I would shrug and tell them I was trying. I suppose I had the same sort of mindset about becoming fat, so it makes sense to be the same about weightloss.

Today I went to see my doctor for the first time in 8 months. I have lost 50 pounds, improved my bloodwork, lowered my blood pressure and resting heart rate. I feel better than I have in years, and am at the lowest weight I have been since graduating highschool. I'm done brushing off all my progress because it has been friggin' hard! And I am finally starting to realize that I should be proud of myself! Has anyone else had this kind of moment? Maybe it's coming from an overall increase in confidence, or maybe my inner fat girl is done fighting with me. Either way, it feels alright. I did this! It's not a fluke. I got up and went to the gym and changed my diet and it was all me; not just a fluke.

Why is it that we would never talk to our friends, or even strangers in the way that we talk to ourselves? Can we all give ourselves a pat on the back for once? This journey is hard! Be proud! I am proud of you and I am proud of myself.

For those wondering, I have gone from 244lbs to 194lbs at 5'9. I am a 25 year old female. I have about another 30 pounds to go before I reach my goal weight. It has taken me about 8 months to get here. I track my meals with myfitnesspal and follow a calorie deficit. I have decreased my carb intake slightly and increased my protein intake as I find it more satisfying and leads to fewer overall calories for me. I have also been lifting heavy at the gym and including light cardio. And drinking a whole assload of water.

Here is my progress photo! https://m.imgur.com/a/PgqeCVb (nsfw cause I'm in my undies)

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