yes there is definately a honeymoon period. The weight falls off, you work your program, exercise and it is fantastic. Then people start complimenting you, it feels good but you still see a fat girl in the mirror, except hanging skin too. The turkey waddle under your neck, don't even get me started on the bat wings. That is my story, also I have an identical twin that no one can believe we are twins anymore. I have put on 50 pounds and my sister has lost 50 pounds,. 50 pounds now seperates us and psychologically I feel much better of this. I am back on track and have my conviction about losing the 50 pounds again and get back into my size 10 jeans.
Word of caution: Be careful of middle of the night binging. My downfall. I wake up from sleep, get a drink, then stuff myself with whatever is available.