Why do I feel like such a fraud?

I got into it with one of my best friends today. I'm four 1/2 months post op and have lost 60+ lbs. so far, but people are starting to notice. I live in a small town, and I have told very few people about my weight loss surgery. But when an acquaintance comes up to me and asks "Are you losing weight?" I say "Yeah, I am." So of course, the next thing they ask is "How are you doing it?" So I say, "Well, I'm eating alot less, I've eliminated fat and sugar from my diet and I'm exercising." Well, in my heart I know that I'm not telling the ENTIRE truth, and I feel so fake. When I told my friend this, she see, "See, now that's the difference between you and me. It wouldn't bother me a bit to be vague, it's nobody's business how you're losing weight!"....and I agree with her. So why do I feel like such a fake and a phony when I don't tell people the entire truth? Please remember the 'small town' factor here -- people love to gossip and that's why I've haven't told alot of people. Help! I feel so guilty.

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