Met goal and kept going?

Jeepers · 07-07-2005, 06:15 AM

I see so many people whose current weight is lower than their goal.

Did you guys just keep losing by accident, or just keep eating the same and it kept coming off?

I would be inclined to reach my goal and ease up to maintain it, so I'm curious what's happening here.

So--What's your story???? Any input would be appreciated.

Jeepers

zip2play · 07-07-2005, 06:34 AM

Jeepers,
I think it's just a matter of most maintainers liking a little WIGGLE ROOM so that any short-term excesses don't do too much damage.
Some also might think, "Let's see what 5 pounds less looks like."

JuliaL · 07-07-2005, 12:43 PM

I think many times what happens is you reach goal and then you don't know what to do to keep yourself motivated to not gain the weight back. You've spent such a long time getting gratification from seeing the number on the scale go down that it's hard to stop. It's like, what now? I can't go back to the way I used to eat, and yet it's hard to find the motivation to stick to my woe if I'm not losing weight, so what to do?

For me the answer was to focus on body composition and overall fitness. Instead of trying to lose weight I started trying to gain lean muscle mass and increase my aerobic fitness levels. These are harder goals to measure, but they're really much more important for your health than losing weight.

torp · 07-07-2005, 01:07 PM

My first goal just wasn't good enough. Once I got there I wasn't satisfied with how I looked or felt. So, I rasied the bar, twice now.

torp

CorgiGirl · 07-08-2005, 05:16 AM

I dropped my goals several times: original goal 125 lbs; then 120; then 115; now 110. I am now trying to maintain between 107-110 but sometimes my weight will go up to 114 if I really indulge in carby food on special occasions. My weight is 110 today (July 8). Vickie

just4peas · 07-08-2005, 06:32 AM

My weight loss has increased since I have raised my carbs, resulting in another 7 lbs. lost. It was not my intention and at this point I am trying to make it stop.

glasnost · 07-20-2005, 12:05 AM

Once I met goal I still wasn't satisfied with my level of bodyfat, so I adjusted it just a little lower. But once I met that, I lost more weight without intention. Sometimes it just happens the best when you're not trying!

07-07-2005, 06:15 AM	#1
Jeepers Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 20 Gallery: Jeepers Stats: 165/158.5/138 WOE: Atkins Start Date: May 2006	Met goal and kept going? I see so many people whose current weight is lower than their goal. Did you guys just keep losing by accident, or just keep eating the same and it kept coming off? I would be inclined to reach my goal and ease up to maintain it, so I'm curious what's happening here. So--What's your story???? Any input would be appreciated. Jeepers

07-07-2005, 12:43 PM	#3
JuliaL Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 17,180 Gallery: JuliaL Stats: 190/142/140 16/8/6, height 5'8", age 48 WOE: Atkins/BFFM Start Date: 4/22/03	I think many times what happens is you reach goal and then you don't know what to do to keep yourself motivated to not gain the weight back. You've spent such a long time getting gratification from seeing the number on the scale go down that it's hard to stop. It's like, what now? I can't go back to the way I used to eat, and yet it's hard to find the motivation to stick to my woe if I'm not losing weight, so what to do? For me the answer was to focus on body composition and overall fitness. Instead of trying to lose weight I started trying to gain lean muscle mass and increase my aerobic fitness levels. These are harder goals to measure, but they're really much more important for your health than losing weight. __________________ *"Our limitations and success will be based, most often, on our own expectations for ourselves. What the mind dwells upon, the body acts upon." -Denis Waitley*

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07-07-2005, 06:34 AM	#2
zip2play MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 2,676 Gallery: zip2play Stats: 232/197/209/205 WOE: Calorie Counting Start Date: 1973 :D	Jeepers, I think it's just a matter of most maintainers liking a little WIGGLE ROOM so that any short-term excesses don't do too much damage. Some also might think, "Let's see what 5 pounds less looks like."

07-07-2005, 01:07 PM	#4
torp MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,422 Gallery: torp Stats: 277~275~250 WOE: atkins Start Date: 24 Aug 2008	My first goal just wasn't good enough. Once I got there I wasn't satisfied with how I looked or felt. So, I rasied the bar, twice now. torp

07-08-2005, 05:16 AM	#5
CorgiGirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,099 Gallery: CorgiGirl Stats: 181/164.75/107/110 WOE: Atkins (began Atkins at 164.75) Start Date: June 9, 2003	I dropped my goals several times: original goal 125 lbs; then 120; then 115; now 110. I am now trying to maintain between 107-110 but sometimes my weight will go up to 114 if I really indulge in carby food on special occasions. My weight is 110 today (July 8). Vickie

07-08-2005, 06:32 AM	#6
just4peas MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,348 Gallery: just4peas Stats: 209/145\|161/136 WOE: Whole Foods LC Start Date: 9/14/04\|11/25/07	My weight loss has increased since I have raised my carbs, resulting in another 7 lbs. lost. It was not my intention and at this point I am trying to make it stop.

07-20-2005, 12:05 AM	#7
glasnost Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: CA Posts: 419 Gallery: glasnost Stats: 155/100/105 WOE: Atkins - Maintenance Start Date: September 2003	Once I met goal I still wasn't satisfied with my level of bodyfat, so I adjusted it just a little lower. But once I met that, I lost more weight without intention. Sometimes it just happens the best when you're not trying!