Hmmmmmm...I'm not totally sure I understand the question, but I'll try to respond.

Of course I'm thrilled about dropping clothing sizes and compliments from those around me. But maybe the "Aha!" for me is two-fold. First of all, I think a huge eye-opener for me has been my dedication to physical activity--and the fact that I make it a *priority* now. I push myself every day to do a little more than I did the previous day, and I am disappointed when things don't work out and I can't make it to the gym. Three months ago, I'd have never believed that I would sustain motivation for physical activity, or that I'd *enjoy it.*

Secondly, I've just seen an amazing reflection of my better diet choices/that physical activity in my blood sugars. I find that I'm looking for "better" food when I go out to eat or when I'm grocery shopping, and I'm doing it without even thinking about it. It's becoming second-nature--and I've found that I really, honestly, don't miss certain things. From time to time, I'll allow myself a little treat, but even then it's not an urge--more like a reward.

Those two things in particular show me that I've accepted this as a lifestyle change and not something simply designed to get me to a certain weight before allowing myself unabandoned freedom. The fact that they're natural to me now--and something I consider important--only confirms that.

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