Weight is just a number on the scale, but for most people, it can indicate their risk for diseases associated with obesity.
Motivation series
How to Stay Motivated, series — why is my progress slow?
Hitting a weight loss plateau is normal. Before you make major changes to your program, remember: FIRST THINGS FIRST. Stop focusing on the glass-half-empty stuff, and make a mental list of the things you’ve already achieved.
Find the real reason you want to lose weight
For me, the single most important factor in whether I achieve a fitness goal is whether I have asked myself why I want to achieve it.