Hopefully not so stupid question from someone just beginning research

[You can do this Sue! 1]

i just found this site today and have read a lot of helpful information! I noticed when looking at a lot of people's profiles that their current weight is 20 or more pounds UNDER their goal weight. is it typical to have a problem maintaining once you want to stop losing? Thanks!

[Babbs 14,681]

It can be tricky for some to stop losing after they hit thier goal weight. More commonly, it's mostly just a matter of some adjusting their goal weight a little lower to give themselves a little bounce range in case of regain.

I hit my goal, and did continue to see how much more I could lose just to have that buffer. Doing nothing different, it took me about 5 months to lose 9 pounds under goal. Then suddenly, I stopped losing. It didn't matter how much or how little I ate, how much or how little I excersised, my body was done losing. I have been maintaining this weight for the last 3 months.

Sometimes our bodies are the ones to set our goal weight, we are just along for the ride

[You can do this Sue! 1]

Thanks Babs and congratulations on your successful journey. I am in my 50s and have never exercised in my life. I ne

[You can do this Sue! 1]

Sorry wi if is spotty. I really want this but have never exercised and can't imagine beIng able to start and change eating habits. I am afraid of failure but seeing you all be courageous is inspiring. Please pray for me

[CowgirlJane 14,260]

Also, alot of people don't maintain the signature after awhile and also, my goal weight is my UPPER weight, I prefer to be 5-10# under goal.

[Tammylb 174]

Most people lose 80% of there weight with surgery myself included I now have to exercise and work on losing it . I lost 2 pounds a week faithfully with the exception on a few stalls then it just stopped . I wish I would have exercised from the beginning but I didn't so today was day one of exercising lol

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

The great thing about exercise is that it gets easier (and more pleasurable) as you lose weight.

I would bet good money that you will surprise yourself when it comes to exercise.

[Susan66 128]

The great thing about exercise is that it gets easier (and more pleasurable) as you lose weight.

I would bet good money that you will surprise yourself when it comes to exercise.

I totally agree with you.