My problem with losing weight has been that once you reach your goal, you're looking at a lifetime of maintenance -- something at which I've failed so repeatedly that I'm scared even to try again. I really admire your commitment to the process.

Also, words of encouragement: Once when I was taking a prenatal yoga class, the instructor said, "Work with the body you came in with today -- not the one you had yesterday or the one you think you're going to have tomorrow." I've found that advice useful in a variety of situations.