I am sooo glad I found this thread. I was wondering all these things about how the weight loss will proceed. I think that we all share that, 'too good to be true' mentality and think it will never happen for us. I thought I was alone in that, but I see it is a common fear. I can't imagine reaching my goal. I never have before. I am 10 days out and have lost 15.5 lbs. and still I keep waiting for something to happen and it all comes back. The concept of gone forever just seems unattainable for someone who has suffered the emotional pain of obesity.