Boost my own ego?
I came to EF for the sole purpose and goal to do exactly what I've done. Unlike you, there are so many people on here who have helped me reach these goals and truly had a hand in on my success. Even the assfaces (you intended) who try to knock or those who made heifer jokes gave some level of motivation. I never heard people talk shit in the beginning when I was down on myself, lack selfesteem, was overweight and posted threads about what was going on and my transformation. This is still all part of the transformation.
It's not about boasting....it's about being proud of an accomplishment. Maybe one day you'll get there too and walk around with confidence.
Until then