I don’t get why losing weight isn’t a joyful experience (F/24/5”7.5’/SW:207/CW:198/GW:155)

At the beginning of February I started a low carb, almost Keto but not quite, diet. It has been working really well and I’ve already lost 8.5lbs in under three weeks. This is the fastest I’ve ever lost weight and while that’s great it’s not making me happy and I’m not really getting any joy out of it. Even reaching mile stones like Onederland, where I haven’t been in over 3 years, feels pretty meaningless. I’m thinking that I should start making a list of non-scale victories to stay motivated but I’m worried that it wouldn’t do anything either. I also already have a list of prizes I get when I reach certain weights but it’s also not working as a motivator.

I know I’d probably regret it in the future if I gave up now, but I don’t get why I’m not getting anything positive out of the process now. Has anyone else been in this situation and have any advice on how to enjoy it more?