great article I found--ten years old but a wonderful review of physiological realities of trying to lose weight and keep it off with low-cal diets.

garner article

Very interesting article.

Don't know how encouraging it was - but we all already know the horrible track record that all weight loss attempts have at long term success. So instead of just assuming that we are different we have to be very proactive and ensure that we are different. That means firmly committing ourselves to permanent WOL changes (unlike the lipservice that most of us have given in the past), being sure to incorporate exercise and making sure that we stay vigilent for the rest of our lives.

That was sobering reading. Here's a quote:

It is a moot point whether or not these individuals
would have gained to the same degree or more in the absence of
treatment but clinically, patients often indicate that the
dramatic overeating associated with post-treatment weight gain
persisted well beyond their previous weight plateau. Thus, one
of the most surprising consequences of treatment is that it could
lead to increased obesity in some individuals.

I say damn the naysayers - prove 'em wrong!