I am 100% guilty of dropping off the face of the earth or at least from 3fc. It's NEVER been intentional, just that I get overwhelmed, drop out of everything good for me, or something comes up.

I've been in and out of here since January 2011. I've seen some people throughout (not many) and most people are here briefly, and then gone, but.... there are some that are here like I am/was - gung ho, here for months on end, doing great and then Poof! They are gone.

I'm sitting here wondering now where they are. How to find their last threads when I don't even remember their user names for some of them.

Like, did they get to goal and don't need us any more?
Did she get pregnant and leave?
Or, did she succeed at weight loss, but got depressed because she couldn't get pregnant despite doing everything she could to try to make it happen?
Did she get a divorce?
Did she get married?

There are so many unanswered questions for so many people! You really get to KNOW these people and then it's as if they never existed (and as I have said - I'VE done this a few times!!!) But I always come back!!!

Sigh.... wondering about several people right now.

I was doing fine until my husband had to have emergency open heart surgery. This was about a year and a half ago, and it has been a long, stressful, recovery. As we are senior citizens, we probably can't expect him to ever be "as good as new". Since then, it has been one stressful thing after another. I am afraid to weigh myself, but I am sure I have gained most if not all the weight I lost back.

I lurk here regularly, and sometimes I post, but not like I used to.

Melissa, I think most people disappear because they fell off the wagon and had a regain, and feel ashamed of themselves. But that is exactly when you need to come here. Reading the posts of others can get you back on track, and posting your concerns will usually bring encouragement from others. No one is perfect. We all have setbacks and need to just keep on going. Never give up.

Gail, I too am a senior citizen and I had open heart surgery in 2008, so I can understand what you're going through. I am amazed that I am still here 7 years later. Your husband might never be good as new, but he can take it one day at a time and continue to live many more years.

I don't know if you remember me, but you gave me some great advice! I started therapy for some of my anxiety, summer SAD, body image, etc stuff. I'm feeling great and actually lost 10lbs from my normal weight. I'd LOVE to be 10lbs lighter, but I'm just thrilled to see movement after just remaining stagnant for years. I'm feeling happy and not upset with the upcoming weather (the first time in a long time). I'm also getting married in 2 weeks

We missed you around here!

I do remember you and I am so glad you are feeling better about yourself and making great progress! Are you more comfortable in summer clothes now too?

Ha! I'm not quite there yet - maybe in another 10lbs, but I'm improving. I bought a pair of shorts that I've been wearing around the house...it's not something I'd do out and about, but I didn't even quickly run and change when we had a guest stop by. I even picked up my daughter from school this week wearing a tank top - gasp! My arms are my trouble area.

I'm still here and still doing IE! Happier than ever, I can proudly admit that I no longer binge, ever, and I'm really proud of it because I had BED for over 20yrs!

I still have the tendency to overeat sometimes which is what I'm working on now as my next step. Seeing a nutritional therapist through all of this has been the key to any of my success. I'm just happy I've finally reached the stage where I can tackle a bit of weightloss now, getting rid of binges has only resulted in 20lbs of loss but I've kept it off for about 10months which is about 9 months longer than I've ever been able to keep weight off without regain!

Welcome back and I really hope you find inspiration around here again!

I've been around off and on..probably a mistake to leave as I'm up around 200 again now..the last time I weighed myself. :/

I know that a couple of years ago when I was gaining weight I didn't post much. I think that is fairly common.

And, actually, I was glad to see you posting here and on your blog. I was wondering about you just a few weeks ago. I had been following your blog on bloglovin and noticed you hadn't been posting. I was hoping to see you come back.

I'm the same as you. I'll get very motivated and be here every day and then, poof, I drop off the face of the earth...well at least from this site. Something always seems to happen in my life and I can't handle it...but mostly, it's just my food addiction that I haven't managed to control for any extended period of time.

I also remember a few members that have left and haven't come back. I hope they're doing well and just don't need this place anymore. This is a great site, though and I'm glad it's here when I need it.

I remember you very well and missed you when you left. You always posted a lot and inspired me. Don't know if you'll remember me or not...I posted but not a lot. I check in here every day. But, since reaching goal, I rarely post...just read. This place helped me lose weight and it helps me maintain.

I'm still here. I don't post as often as I used to.

In the last 5 years, I've been blessed with 4 grandchildren! My work has been crazy busy, and then I took on leading my WW group. Along with doubling the size of my garden, and so on and so forth.

Along with all of this, for the DH and I both, aging parents that also need more attention.

I do read on a regular basis, and now and then post a rant, when I have no where else to do it, because I know, I won't get judged, I get support, and I get it off my chest.

I am still maintaining my WL, fitness changes with the mood, but I'm always doing something.

I do wonder what happened to many, like Rocking Robin, loved her. I'm FB friends with a few others that don't come here anymore, but are doing well.

Hi! I wrote a post on where I've been. You can read it in signature ("Where have I been?") Welcome back!

I've definitely seen your posts and have looked for them when I come back after a long hiatus! There are so many people who used to post here who I look for and have dropped off. I guess they go other places for support now? Or maybe they just don't think of this place anymore?

Hi Mandalinn! So sorry to hear about everything that's happened in the last few years. I'm glad to see you back.

Hi, Melissa - I've been on and off this site for several years, too. I DO read your blog regularly, so I feel like I know you a bit from there. Hi!