I get my motivation from remembering what the surgeon who fused my spine told me: " I can fix your spine, but if you don't get down to your ideal weight you will need surgery again (failed back syndrome-
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Failed_back_syndrome ) and the rest of your life will be both
miserable and short. It has so far been working
I weigh less now than I have in decades. But I know rapid weight loss seldom lasts and need to take it slow and easy.