I have lost 12 years of my life hating my body, myself. I'd dream of a better day when I'd look in the mirror and see something worth smiling for. 90 lbs down and nothing changed.
As long as you don't love yourself for who you are, being thinner sure as hell won't do it alone. That doesn't mean it doesn't make the hate a little less intense. Which is why I'm trying to be motivated and see the bright side of it.