Losing Weight and Losing Focus

Hey everyone,

I just joined Reddit this evening, although I've been a lurker for quite some time. I had no idea there was a subreddit for people trying to lose weight. I would have joined earlier if I had known that.

Basically, I started a weight loss contest back in April and started at 470lbs (my heaviest ever). I am now down to 422lbs in about 11 weeks. I don't see any noticeable difference, but my wife she can clearly tell. I don't know what's going on lately, but I've been feeling so unmotivated to continue. Even with no motivation and some slight calorie counting I have continued to lose at least 2lbs every week during this contest. I am worried that without the contest going on (it ends next week) I am going to completely lose focus and gain it all back.

I don't want to be overweight and out of shape. I don't want to have to slow down in the yard when playing with my daughter. I don't want to have to take a break while mowing the lawn because my feet hurt so bad. It's terrible, and it's my own fault. I let myself get this way, and I can feel myself falling back into my old habits. Any advice that may help out? I'd really appreciate it.