almost to goal

I think you shouldn't worry so much! You've made a great achievement, but don't think you're "done" when you reach your goal weight. Being healthy is a lifestyle, not a journey with a beginning and end. Just keep doing what you're doing! Don't eat differently, just eat MORE!

I haven't reached goal, but I think you will have to continue to log. It will just have to be a way of life , but thats okay

Don't worry about maintaining. Once you become the type of person that it takes to loose 100lbs, you know what it takes and how to do it. When I first started loosing weight any lapse would derail the effort. As time went by and pounds came off it became second nature. Once I hit 100lbs down I concentrated on building muscle. Now the scale going up is a good thing. You have the knowledge and ability to make whatever changes you want in your body. Good luck and remember the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.

i'm going to let you know something... you're going to gain some weight once you hit your goal. you might find yourself up a few pounds, maybe even as much as ten!

it's no big deal. you'll be able to drop it back down. it happens to most of us.

Congratulations on you success. My approach to maintenance was as others mentioned. There's a beginning to this journey...but no end. Healthy lifestyle for life. I broke it down into phases.

Phase 1: Weight loss phase
Phase 2: Once I reached goal...Figuring out maintenance phase...here I found it crucial to stay on plan and not stray til I figured out exactly how many calories per day I could add to maintain. I added gradually each week or two til finally it stopped. Once I reached a point where I could eat a set amount and device a eating plan for a typical day...then I was ready for phase 3. (Phase 2 could take a few months...but to me...it was sooooo worth the effort...I worked to hard to let all my success go up in smoke)
Phase 3: Maintenance...Here I have a maintenance calorie range I follow for pretty much everyday and am mindful of the meals I prepare each day. Then occasionally I "mindfully indulge". Usually just one meal or an evening out...never completely off the rails, never overdoing it. (A few drinks on a night out or ordering a healthy dinner at a restaurant then sharing a dessert with a friend...things like that) The key here is occasional .... and keeping mindful. Then right back on my maintenance meal plan the very next meal.

Everyone has to find what works for them. This is what works for me and is sustainable and realistic for me to do for life. It works.

There's nothing to be "terrified" about - it's still the same numbers game whether you are losing, maintaining or gaining.
It's just a pleasure to eat more of the foods you like and feel healthy and full of energy.

Set a reasonable weight range and stay vigilant without getting obsessive. Set new goals, buy new clothes and enjoy your success.

I am just 1.6# away fromy goal. After reading countless threads I am thinking about adding extra calories to the weekend. ( increase slowly). I am able to "control" week days easier. Just wanted to share that thought.