Starting soft foods and am scard

I am now in the soft food stage and am scared.  I am scared of starting to actually eat 'real' food again.  Has anyone else felt this way or am I just crazy?

I think many people are a little apprehensive when starting with a new phase. Just take it very slowly...small bites and take time between them. A tablespoon or two all together is probably all you will get when you first start. It gets better in time!

My biggest fear is going back to old habits.

What has helped me the most is to keep as much of the bad foods out of the house and to continue to measure my portions/track my intake.  I've been maintaining for about a year now.  I have had times I gained a little (holidays or weekend getaways), but I have found it very easy to get back on track.  I allow myself a 5 lb limit from my typical average of 135.  If it gets even close to 140, I cut back on carbs a little.  I think as long as I catch it early, it will be easier to avoid gain in the long run.