Sometimes we can be our own worst enemy when it comes to weight loss-- I too grew accustomed to quick rewards when I was younger, but honestly, it isn't a sustainable weight loss plan. We must be patient with our bodies. These days my body seems to lag, making it even harder to stick to a plan. Even weight gain has a lag, which seems to compound the problem for me... if I don't see the effects of mildly bad habits soon enough, it will get me into about 5 lbs of trouble suddenly about a month later! Working out seems to function the same way though, so I think the secret is probably patience and consistency. Keep at it-- it WILL come off. Watch your diet to make sure you aren't cheating or overcompensating. I definitely am guilty of the latter.

Most of all, good luck!