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Weight Loss Forum / General Topics / May 2004What happens to ASDers once they reach their goals
Does it happen often? Do the people who reach their goals stop posting? Just curious Steve > Does it happen often? > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Steve I may not be a daily poster due to life getting in the way, but my goal is lifelong, to eat the way I am currently eating for the rest of my life, numbers or no numbers. So, in that sense, I will never reach a "last day" goal. That said, I often wonder the same thing. There are a few people who come here to just get their number and buzz off, (sometimes coming back with an "I fell off the wagon and gained weight, here I am again" post), but those type are rare, and often are the hardest to get to understand what lifestyle change means.  SignatureThe post you just read, unless otherwise noted, is strictly my opinion and experience. Please interpret accordingly. > Does it happen often? not very often, but it happens. > Do the people who reach their goals stop posting? some do, some do not. Ireached my target weight 8 months ago, and yet I am still posting. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- @ @ @ Please forgive my typos as my right hand is injured. @ @ @ char*p="char*p=%c%s%c;main(){printf(p,34,p,34);}";main(){printf(p,34,p,34);} "It's never too late to have a happy childhood." > Does it happen often? > > Do the people who reach their goals stop posting? You wish:-) I've been on the board since 1996, and used to be a real butt pain!. I'm still here and still fighting the good fight--with myself though. Rosie's been right here too, also Jamie, and Barbara Hirsch. Sometimes we hear from Adreanna and a few other veterans. We also had two ASD marriages of members who met on the group, Cowboy and Stacy, Cynthia and George Diva (Carol) 219 141 139 1996-2004 > You wish:-) > I've been on the board since 1996, and used to be a real butt pain!. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > marriages of members who met on the group, Cowboy and Stacy, Cynthia > and George Cool. >> Does it happen often? >> [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] >219 141 139 >1996-2004 Of course, neither I nor George have met our goals... however, we are both exercising regularly these days! Just back from a walk, actually. George doesn't post often here anymore, but I read and sometimes post. Cynthia > Does it happen often? > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Steve I've been around here for quite some time. Many of us don't have a number we've selected for a goal weight. I'm just interested in keeping the weight down and staying healthy. My doctor says he's very satisfied with my current weight of 147 but I would like to lose a few more pounds. Maybe some day I'll get there....maybe not. My biggest concern is exercise and reversing or at least stopping the damage from osteopenia. Beverly >Does it happen often? > >Do the people who reach their goals stop posting? > >Just curious I reached my original goal...and surpassed it to find my own "best" weight. I've been on maintenance somewhere approaching a year and a half now. (I'm no longer counting...It's been long enough.) I read a little, post even less, but I do keep my foot in. beeswing I've just been too freaking busy to post lately! I am still lurking.... > Does it happen often? > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Steve > I've just been too freaking busy to post lately! I am still > lurking.... Same here. I lurk for a few minutes every other day or so. That is about all I have time for right now. On a brighter note. I surpassed my goal about a week ago. I have actually set a new mini goal now. Once I got down to 200 I knew that was not quite enough. I have now set my new goal to 190. Only difference now is I don't care if it takes me a year or longer to get there. BEcause I know I will.I still have to get some recent pics up and running. I will do this someday. :)~ I procrastinate*? alot. I think when a person reaches goal it is even more important to read and post. I think most of the ones that stop posting when they reach goal is because they feel satisfied that they can keep thier new lifestyle running for the long haul.And dont feel the need for that support anymore. Kudos to them! But I like the feeling that help and support is only a click away. ;) peace!! starting weight 365 original goal wieght 200 current weight 198 mini goal weight 190 total loss 167 lbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW Congrats on reaching your goal. l67 lbs lost is impressive!Actually, it's more than impressive..it's incredible! Elise > > I've just been too freaking busy to post lately! I am still > > lurking.... [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > > total loss 167 lbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW Congrats on reaching an all new low!!! > > I've just been too freaking busy to post lately! I am still > > lurking.... [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > > total loss 167 lbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW > starting weight 365 > original goal wieght 200 > current weight 198 > mini goal weight 190 > > total loss 167 lbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW Wow is right! :) Congrats on reaching your initial goal. Keep up the great work dude! Jenn > > I've just been too freaking busy to post lately! I am still > > lurking.... [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > > total loss 167 lbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW Congratulations alien ! That's an incredible accomplishment. Beverly > Does it happen often? > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Steve Some of us retreat into lurkdom. SignatureSmokey 425/~225/2?? - Proud to be half the man I was. > > Does it happen often? > > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Some of us retreat into lurkdom. You need to visit us more often. Beverly > You need to visit us more often. Thanks. I'm usually here every day, but you know us strong, silent types. We DO make good listeners, tho. SignatureSmokey 425/~225/2?? - Currently a cube rat. > > You need to visit us more often. > > Thanks. I'm usually here every day, but you know us strong, silent > types. We DO make good listeners, tho. Cube rat? Ok....is there some news you haven't told us? Beverly > > > You need to visit us more often. > > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Beverly I think I posted here when I managed to stumble into that part time gig about 6 months ago, didn't I? A typical day starts with a mile or so at a nearby mall, then several hours trapped in a 5 X 4 cubicle shuffling papers. It's a job that's about as exciting as steamed cabbage, but it's a nice, almost sufficient, supplement that pays for a few of life's little luxuries (Like an upcoming trip to Amsterdam with a few friends.) I'm Still a cripple, but at what they're paying me, I can work about 20 hours a week without affecting my disability. SignatureSmokey 425/~225/2?? - Still trying to find one of those wall sized posters of a forest scene to make my little corner seem bigger. > > > > You need to visit us more often. > > > [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > a nice, almost sufficient, supplement that pays for a few of life's > little luxuries (Like an upcoming trip to Amsterdam with a few friends.) I must have missed that post. Sounds like the exercise is a nice benefit of the job. IIRC they were thinking about closing the mall where you did a lot of walking. You'll have to give us a trip report when you return. Beverly > I'm Still a cripple, but at what they're paying me, I can work about 20 > hours a week without affecting my disability. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Still trying to find one of those wall sized posters of a forest scene > to make my little corner seem bigger. > > > > Currently a cube rat. > > > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > of the job. IIRC they were thinking about closing the mall where you did a > lot of walking. Nothing to do with the job, that just involves sitting at a desk and sorting papers. I do the walking before work. My old mall is still one massive mountain of dirt and rubble, I just lucked into another one half a mile from the office. If I can get that bleedin' passport, we'll be heading off to Europe next Feb. The rest of this year is really going to draaaaaaaaaaaaaag. SignatureSmokey 425/~225/2?? - Mr. Anticipation In article <6f8cb8c9.0405060903.20a8ab30@posting.google.com>, > Does it happen often? > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Steve I've been maintaining my goal weight for a year now. I lurk more than I post, but I'm here every day. Amy 168/115 >Does it happen often? > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >Steve I'm still here. Although I've been very busy lately and not posting nearly as much. I reached "goal" quite a while ago, and my goal here now is to continue to work on my body shape. That may mean gaining or losing at any particular time. The great thing about this group and the reason I've stuck around dispite the fact that I'm not really "dieting" is that you learn so much about food and fueling your body. Also, working thru all those "food" issues that have been ingrained into your heads. Some people will reach goal and leave. Some will return when they have faultered and need a boost from the group. Some have stuck around, but may not post as often as before. I've been here for quite a few years. ANd I have to say I've made some good friends here and I enjoy the banter with the people who are here. I've even met some of the regulars in real life. I do hope to meet more too. > Some people will reach goal and leave. Some will return when they > have faultered and need a boost from the group. Some have stuck > around, but may not post as often as before. I just love how Jayjay can sum up things so easily and succinctly! :) Regardless, some people will make good progress and then fall off the wagon, regain all the weight they lost plus some, then leave the group in shame since they feel like a utter failures. However, those people tend to stick around and actively lurk for years on end and only post infrequent messages to the group. Not that I know anyone like that personally. :) Cheers! Alex Signature******************************************************* VirtualGuy - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada ******************************************************* > > Some people will reach goal and leave. Some will return when they > > have faultered and need a boost from the group. Some have stuck [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Alex Hi, Alex. I'm Tonia. Now, you know someone like that if not in person. I came back to the group after nearly a year off in which I'd gained back to 221 after losing down to 163 from 226. I'm now back down to 184 and I'm doing a lot more weight training and I see a big improvement that its been making in how my body looks now over how I looked at 184 the previous go-round. So that's been helping me stay motivated so far. I plan to stick around but the best laid plans of mice and .... We'll see what happens. I may have to drop out for a while if we move across the state later this summer (July). Keep your fingers crossed for me folks, that DH gets offered that job because I really want to go! We'd be about an hour drive outside of San Antonio if he gets the job. Tonia 221/184/130 > summer (July). Keep your fingers crossed for me folks, that DH gets offered > that job because I really want to go! We'd be about an hour drive outside > of San Antonio if he gets the job. If the last few years I moved twice and got way far out of my routine to bad consequences each time. The next time I move I am going to drag my a.s to a gym even while boxes remain unopened wherever I ended up moving to :) Steve >> summer (July). Keep your fingers crossed for me folks, that DH gets offered >> that job because I really want to go! We'd be about an hour drive outside [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > >Steve Hmmm, I worked so hard during and after moving that I lost weight... but then slacked off for the cold ND winter and gained some back, fortunately, not all. Moving is tough though. Cynthia > > Some people will reach goal and leave. Some will return when they > > have faultered and need a boost from the group. Some have stuck [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Not that I know anyone like that personally. :) Nope. Nobody around HERE fitting that description. No siree, no way. Nopenopenope. Noooooooobody at all. ;-] SignatureSmokey 425/~225/2?? - "Hey! I resemble that remark!" Curly, The sexy one. >> Some people will reach goal and leave. Some will return when they >> have faultered and need a boost from the group. Some have stuck [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Alex Hi Alex! I just heard from George that Canada is sending us some more cold weather... can you guys stop that? <G> Cynthia > > Some people will reach goal and leave. Some will return when they > > have faultered and need a boost from the group. Some have stuck [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Alex Hi Alex, I'm always glad to see you're stilling reading the group. You really should join us more often. Beverly > I'm always glad to see you're stilling reading the group. You really > should join us more often. Hi Beverly! Yup, I'm still around. I never really left. I just turned into more of a lurker than a participant. However, I'm going to a concerted effort to change that. How are things going for you? Cheers! Alex Signature******************************************************* VirtualGuy - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada VirtualGuy.at.shaw.dot.ca Website: http://members.shaw.ca/virtualguy ******************************************************* > > I'm always glad to see you're stilling reading the group. You really > > should join us more often. [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Alex I'm still hanging in here. I recently changed gyms and I'm doing a lot of biking this summer. I'm looking forward to you rejoining us. Beverly > -- > ******************************************************* > VirtualGuy - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada > VirtualGuy.at.shaw.dot.ca > Website: http://members.shaw.ca/virtualguy > ******************************************************* >I just love how Jayjay can sum up things so easily and succinctly! :) > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > >Not that I know anyone like that personally. :) Well - that's what we call "Virtual" dieters... Right Virtual Guy. :-) Hope all is well with you - and how are things with irishcream? > Hope all is well with you - and how are things with irishcream? Hi Jayjay! Yes, everything is cool around here with irishcrm and I. She recently found a data entry job with a company that processes immigrant health claims. She is really enjoying it. I'm happy for her as she has found something that she likes to do, is getting paid for it, and can now be out from my apron strings, if you know what I mean. :) BTW...Congratulations on your recent wedding. Are you finding married life is all that it's cracked up to be? :) As for me, things are pretty much status quo, but I'm trying to change that. As I mentioned in another posting, I'm standing at the 5 year anniversary of when I started my transformation. I need to go back down that road and change my way of life again. Hence, the reason I am back. I'm going to be looking to ASD for support, yet again. I don't think that this will be problem. Never has been in the past. Home, sweat, Home! :) Cheers! Alex Signature******************************************************* VirtualGuy - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada VirtualGuy.at.shaw.dot.ca Website: http://members.shaw.ca/virtualguy ******************************************************* alex! welcome back! are you planning on going back to counting calories and fat grams? > alex! > welcome back! > > are you planning on going back to counting calories and fat grams? Hi there Julie and Alex. Hope you are getting back into 'the drill" :-) Carol > > alex! > > welcome back! [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Carol Hi Carol. Yes, I'm working on getting back into the drill. I think the answer to what happens to ASDers once they reach their goals is they disappear until they need help again ;^) Julie > are you planning on going back to counting calories and fat grams? Eventually, I'll be going back to method since it worked so well. However, for now, I'm just concentrating on bringing the calories down to around +/- 2500 calories per day. So far, so good! Naturally, some days are better than others. However, at least I don't feel as out of control as I have been in the past. So, I'm making progress! :) Cheers! Alex Signature******************************************************* VirtualGuy - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada VirtualGuy.at.shaw.dot.ca Website: http://members.shaw.ca/virtualguy ******************************************************* > > are you planning on going back to counting calories and fat grams? > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Alex I recently read an article that stated people making small changes over a period of time were more likely to lose and keep off the weight. You're headed in the right direction. Beverly > -- > ******************************************************* > VirtualGuy - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada > VirtualGuy.at.shaw.dot.ca > Website: http://members.shaw.ca/virtualguy > ******************************************************* >Does it happen often? I think I reached my original goal (dropping 10 pounds, dropping sizes in clothing). My new goal is to drop some more and to give a better shape to my body (actually, I am already pleased with the changes made, but I know now I can do better). >Do the people who reach their goals stop posting? I left for a while because there has been a period in which a number of trolls were posting and since I am not a native speaking English I could not well distinguish trolls from real posters. >>Do the people who reach their goals stop posting? > >I left for a while because there has been a period in which a number >of trolls were posting and since I am not a native speaking English I >could not well distinguish trolls from real posters. Besides, I am stunned with the number of wrong opinions about life in the Usa we in Europe are getting from television and newspapers. > Besides, I am stunned with the number of wrong opinions about life in > the Usa we in Europe are getting from television and newspapers. Thats a very interesting comment. I know it is off topic but what falsehoods are you being told about life in the USA ( I am an American ) Steve >> Besides, I am stunned with the number of wrong opinions about life in >> the Usa we in Europe are getting from television and newspapers. > >Thats a very interesting comment. I know it is off topic but what >falsehoods are you being told about life in the USA ( I am an American ) The idea we get from televisions and newspapers is that we are poorer than Americans, but Americans have to pay for all social services, therefore we are much smarter than Americans. Here I'm reading abour people retiring early from work, getting food stamps, and even getting social assistance when they are too fat to work. I literally had to ask what food stamps were, there is not even the IDEA of that here in Italy. So I understand that social assistance is growing in the States, and lowering in Italy. In the end, we are simply poorer than Americans. > >> Besides, I am stunned with the number of wrong opinions about life in > >> the Usa we in Europe are getting from television and newspapers. [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > lowering in Italy. > In the end, we are simply poorer than Americans. I always find it interesting to learn the differences in our countries and cultures. I've never visited Europe (my loss) so I can't compare. I only know all Americans don't retire early and all of us aren't rich<G> Beverly >>>>Besides, I am stunned with the number of wrong opinions about life in >>>>the Usa we in Europe are getting from television and newspapers. [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > cultures. I've never visited Europe (my loss) so I can't compare. I only > know all Americans don't retire early and all of us aren't rich<G> I spent a month in France in the 80's and was shocked that everyone thought we all had lives straight out of the TV show Dallas. No more than you have lives straight from palaces in Venice! We don't even have lives as glamorous as the ones on Friends. My impression is that people are people are people. Americans have more toys as a given - even very poor people have large TVs and cellphones - but they aren't any happier than people anywhere else. They aren't any unhappier, either. Family matters just the same. The day to day annoyances differ somewhat, but I doubt the poor in America have more or less annoyances than the poor in Italy. Dally > >> Besides, I am stunned with the number of wrong opinions about life in > >> the Usa we in Europe are getting from television and newspapers. [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > lowering in Italy. > In the end, we are simply poorer than Americans. Well, from taking many trips to Europe, most in Northern Europe, here are my thoughts....taxes are much, much higher in No. Europe. Immigration is much, much stricter, and getting more so. The influx of middle easterners and Asians have taken their toll, as the influx of illegals has in the US. More people are unemployed in No. Europe. For instance, half of the Danes work to support the half that doesn't work. Danes also have the highest taxes on the planet. They pay 55% income tax, 25% sales tax, which is higher on things like booze and cigarettes. Other things, my Norwegian friends detest having a priest as prime minister. There are strict morality laws, such as outrageous taxes and prize on booze, yet everyone I know there drinks...heavily. Like California and some other states, fresh organic foods are highly prized. Northern Europeans adore good food! People in Europe smoke ALOT more than Americans. We're talking chimneys. Techno is preffered in Europ over rap (neither of which I like), although metal is big in both places. Europeans are more fashion conscious than many Americans, unless you happen to live in a big American city in the northeast or the west coast (California). Those are just a few things... Martha off to the gym!!! > >Does it happen often? > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > of trolls were posting and since I am not a native speaking English I > could not well distinguish trolls from real posters. I never would have guessed English wasn't your native language. I hate when the trolls invade the group, too. Beverly > Does it happen often? > > Do the people who reach their goals stop posting? Some do. Thank god. (I'm thinking of the 100 day countdown to turkey day.) Most just post less frequently and/or lurk. Ping them to get their attention with a post with their name in the subject. I doubt I'll drop out when I reach goal, since this is more about building a healthy community for myself than about dieting to a specific weight. Dally > Does it happen often? > > Do the people who reach their goals stop posting? > > Just curious I didn't even *join* the group until I had been on maintenance for 6 months , last August. SignatureWalking on . . . Laurie in Maine 207/110 60 inches of attitude! Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03 In article <Xns94E6E7F489BC0snugbearmidmainecom@130.133.1.4>, > > Does it happen often? > > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > maintenance for 6 months > , last August. Hey there! Are you enjoying yourself? We finally have decent weather here. Amy Amy wrote : > Hey there! > Are you enjoying yourself? We finally have decent > weather here. > > Amy Hi yourself! Having a good time but starting to be ready to go home. Hey everybody - Amy and I got to meet in person last week! I assure you she's healthy, fit and tiny. We had a great visit and I hope to do it again. More exciting stuff when I get back. > Walking on . . . Laurie on Vacation in New York! 207/110 60 inches of attitude! Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03 >> Hi yourself! Having a good time but starting to be > ready to go home. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > hope to do it > again. Back at ya! You're much smaller--and fitter--than I am--and bubbly! I had a great time--I'm sure you'll be a lasting motivator for the women who met you that night. Have a safe trip home! Amy >>Does it happen often? >> [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > I didn't even *join* the group until I had been on maintenance for 6 months > , last August. Yes, I joined when I was approaching my goal weight as well. I mean, I was well on my way but I wanted more tips/help/suggestions. I have found the group to be (mostly) helpful and I especially like to hear what other people are eating because it can sometimes trigger some new ideas for my own menu ;-) Signaturejmk in NC |
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