1. Being able to cross my legs comfortably.
2. Wearing size 16 jeans and size 14 skirts.
3. Being happy to step on the scale.
4. Being in control over food.
5. Not suffering the mood swings of sugar addiction.
6. Feeling pretty again.
7. Feeling my body come back to life after a long self induced coma.
8. Receiving compliments.
9. Feeling my confidence return.
10. Returning to the sports and activities those pounds made me give up.
11. Looking forward to fruit, vegetables and lean proteins.
12. Looking forward to putting on my sneakers and exercizing - or at least looking forward to being done with my exercize!

Advantages to a 57 pound weight loss? Everything!