Losing 44lbs is awesome! Pat yourself on the back and then scream out yay!!
Going to Walmart was a great thing to do, that's a great way to measure your success. Imagine having to again carry around those 2 bags plus a couple more loose potatoes? No way!!!
Losing weight takes a long time, even though gaining it seems to happen overnight!
Keep your chin up, you have made great progress! We are here for you.