Yes! I absolutely agree! I lost a total of 40 lbs 2 years ago and have kept it off through diet and exercise! I was at 160 when I was only 18 years old. I decided enough was enough, and that I wanted to live a long and happy life, so I made my change

I never turned back since. Here are a few more things that I would like to add on to the list from my personal experiences:
-self learning experience
-new found abilities
-self motivation