I wonder...

Good morning, Everyone: I have noticed a severe drop off in posts on this board lately. I wonder why that is the case. Is it because the initial honeymoon/WOW's have dwindled down and the true struggle is now beginning? I wonder this because I know many of us slow losers never posted as often as the quicker losers did...it seems when there is true struggle, people seem to withdraw... Or is it because we are finally focusing on other things aside from our own weight loss? Or is it just what happens when time passes...people move on? What do you think? Love and hugs, Jersey

For me it's a couple of things..... ~ Kids go back to school on the 28th and we are trying to get them into a new routine before then. ~I'm a little busier trying to get things done at work because the owner's return the day after Labor Day ~My weight loss is slowing down, but I'm hoping to jump start it with a personal trainer. ~I'm the matron of honor in my best friend's wedding in December and I've been helping her plan... All in all... I just have a lot on my plate (hahahaha bad choice of words huh?) right now..... I still check the boards everyday - I just don't have time to post as much as I did. Susan 272/187/160

I know I haven't been around much cause the Cali board has been stealing all my time. I do lurk here and post when I can. I think it also has a lot to do with life going on. This is always going to be a huge part of my life but on the other hand, my life is going on full force now. A few of the women here can probably say the same thing, some of them are getting jobs for the first time in a long while! Congrats to you guys for doing that! I just think it's a transition period. I'm sure posts might pick up a little after the summer is over! We are a pretty close knit group, I am so looking forward to meeting everybody in Las Vegas! Dana

I know why I come and go, work. I think that is some of it with others too. But also you are right, we are getting back to normal, not having problems and questions like we did early on. The wow's happen but are more part of life and not like they use too be. But the biggest thing I see is that it really drops off on the weekends. It has picked up today, might always do that mid week. We have never been as busy as the calif. board. Of course Dana has been busy with 100 last suppers for Kev? I know he had alot. I hear he is doing great. You all night swing over to the cali board and look at his posts, he is a fun guy. I know I don't think about this as much as I did, the WLS and all. But I am a slow looser. I finally have a large number for weight loss, but is is alot lower than others here and about the same as some too HIT 80LBS GONE!!!!! Maybe after we all meet in Jan. we will have more to talk about. I know on the Cali board alot of people have met and it makes for more convos to be posted.

It will be seven months for me tomorrow. I do read this board daily and post now and then but I always stayed a little quiet since my losses seemed to be much slower than most here. However, I have also spent more time outside too and my garden has been very prolific. keeping me busy with green beans and tomatoes and melons. I still wake up each morning, very grateful forthis surgery but I have noticed that my enthusiasm has settled to a more sedate level...likely much easier on hubby not to have to hear about it every ten minutes! I know I have lost 89 plus pounds since surgery but I only get weighed at my doctor's office( didnt have a scale that went past 300) so its been about a month since I was last weighed...Im figuring that Im down at least another ten pounds...I will know in two weeks. ah well, slow and steady! Nancy B 431 highest 412 at consultation 380 at surgery 310 4 weeks ago hovering around 300- 295 somewhere

Good morning, I lurk almost every day but dont have the time to post as I would like to. While I embrace the changes to my life and what I have accomplished...and am so proud of everyone here, its sometimes frustrating to be one of the slow losers. Its my own issue and nobody should hold back no matter how fast or slow they are losing as we're all in this together. I am getting involved wtih dating again. Yes, trying to start kissing those toads in hopes that one will turn into a prince. Or at least a good friend, preferably with benefits! I just started all the sites again - eHarmony, Match.com and maybe Cupid.com but that's proven to be losers so far. I have a date tomorrow afternoon. And my travels keep me busy. Again, I always read as I very much need the connection to this group. But dont always have time to post. After labor day I am off to Hong Kong for two weeks!! I cant wait to meet everyone in Vegas. Hugs, Tiffany

HIJACK: Tiff! You look amazing in your new picture!!!

Thanks!!

Hey Jersey~ It could be the time of year with summer almost coming to a close and kids going back to school. For me personally I dont get on here near as much as I would like. I do work 2 jobs and workout almost daily. I have noticed I have so much more energy than I ever used to and cant sit still long enough to post. Lately I have been posting from my one job since things are a little slow right now. Another reason is because I have a man in my life and he takes up my free time (not complaining!!) I know that we are out doing something all the time if schedules allow it. Like this weekend we are going to have a picnic in the park and get the kids out of the house! It helps with controlling the energy. I am sure some have moved on. I know for me it was so helpful having the support of everyone on here to help me thru this journey and could understand where I was coming from. Hope this helps Suzette

I've noticed that too Jersey. I try to come on a couple of times a day and post just to keep things going. But I don't work and have more time than most.