So, just 2 weeks ago, I posed in the New Year's Challenge that I hit 126.0 with a goal of 125 by New Year's Day. I was so excited to think that I could really hit my "ultimate" goal of 125. It was so close ... I could (pardeon the expression) "taste" it.

scale showed 130.2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT?!?!??!?!?!?! I am doing nothing different. How can I be up 4.2 pounds in 2 weeks? (I can't bear to change my ticker, so just know that I am lying today.)

I'm sure it's Water weight, planets aligning, the phase of the moon or some such nonsense. But, today I am feeling very discouraged and fat - Like the "old me". I hate this obessing about my weight. I'm ready to be done with it.

I could really use a pep talk.

So, just 2 weeks ago, I posed in the New Year's Challenge that I hit 126.0 with a goal of 125 by New Year's Day. I was so excited to think that I could really hit my "ultimate" goal of 125. It was so close ... I could (pardeon the expression) "taste" it.

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Well, I noticed that I was bouncing a pound or two, but didn't worry so much since my period was just around the corner. Well, that finished off last Friday. Still been bouncing all week.

Well, today, the scale showed 130.2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT?!?!??!?!?!?! I am doing nothing different. How can I be up 4.2 pounds in 2 weeks? (I can't bear to change my ticker, so just know that I am lying today.)

I'm sure it's Water weight, planets aligning, the phase of the moon or some such nonsense. But, today I am feeling very discouraged and fat - Like the "old me". I hate this obessing about my weight. I'm ready to be done with it.

I could really use a pep talk.

There are so many things that can affect that. I have even heard that when the weather turns really cold that your body will hold on to weight for protection. what part of the country are you in?

Hang in there. Think back on all the times this has happened and how it all came back down again shortely.

Mini Me- You are less than a year out and you have lost SO much weight! You should be so proud of yourself! I am just getting started but I am sure that you will just suddenly have a big loss. Don't let those old demons torment you. You have had so many victories! Maybe this is just a chance to concentrate on how far you have come. Maybe you should dig out some old photos! Anyway, I know this will turn around quickly. Merry Christmas.

There are so many things that can affect that. I have even heard that when the weather turns really cold that your body will hold on to weight for protection. what part of the country are you in?

Hang in there. Think back on all the times this has happened and how it all came back down again shortely.

Thanks for your kind words. I live in the Pacific Northwest. What really bothers me is that I looked back at my tracking since having surgery ... I have NEVER had a "gain" like this unless it was right before my period. Ugh!!!!!!!!!!!

Mini Me- You are less than a year out and you have lost SO much weight! You should be so proud of yourself! I am just getting started but I am sure that you will just suddenly have a big loss. Don't let those old demons torment you. You have had so many victories! Maybe this is just a chance to concentrate on how far you have come. Maybe you should dig out some old photos! Anyway, I know this will turn around quickly. Merry Christmas.

Thank you. I am really feeling low today - I hate how the scale can have so much power over me. My clothes even feel tight today.

I followed your advice & looked at some pictures. It helped.

I had to chuckle a little bit. . .even though I totally FEEL your pain! It just hit me how funny it was to hear someone say that at 130 they felt "fat" :-) You know it will come off - because it always does with the sleeve. Water weight can be a killer and that's all that is happening. Don't fret over it! You are doing so amazing and below goal at that! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK - YOU ARE A MAJOR INSPIRATION FOR THE REST OF US!

I totally agree with Pam...YOU ROCK MINI! Don't let that scale get to you! Keep up the GREAT work! We love you!

I bet once you really stop worryinga about that scale, you will drop .

Wow, 130 lbs, girl you have come so far. . .remember when you weighed 200+? Just look at that journey you have traveled. . check out some back in the day pictures. . . laugh at yourself girl. . panicking over 4 lbs! aren't we funny now? I remember back in the 350 lb days, New Years would come around and I would be like "My new year's resolution is to lose weight" Ahhhh ya right! Now 145lbs lighter my new years resolution is "to get back to the gym and exercise more" !!! I really hate exercise and that has slowed me down BIG TIME!!! But I'm so proud of myself so proud in fact that when I gain a couple of lbs here and there, I just shrug and carry on. . . I know it's water weight or lazy weight, so i just pick up the 5 day pouch test and go on that for 5 days and get back on the wagon. Life is full of falling off the wagon, so just pick yourself up, brush yourself off, and jump back onto that dang wagon!. . . i love my sleeve and wouldn't trade it for nothing! Cheer up Mini you've come a LONG way!

Thanks everyone ... I will keep at it. It's just so discouraging to be doing the right things & watching the scale go in the wrong direction.

I am so terrified of "gaining it all back" that I'm obsessing.

Tomorrow is a new day!

Thanks everyone ... I will keep at it. It's just so discouraging to be doing the right things & watching the scale go in the wrong direction.

I am so terrified of "gaining it all back" that I'm obsessing.

Tomorrow is a new day!

BELIEVE me when I say I KNOW EXACTLY what you mean...You work hard at it and nada. You just want to say forget it and go off...THANK GOD for the sleeve though, or I would have fallen off the wagon and gained it all back by now .

(((((mini)))))

Don't worry at all... it is only Water retention. Perhaps you ate something with more sodium than you realized. Flush it out, you will be back to normal for sure.

You are an incredible inspiration here!! I know I always look to see your progress and how you're doing. Well, your scale is wearing the pants this week. Show him who's boss though!! Put him away for a week, flush flush flush - go low carbs for a few days and *bam* You will be wearing the pants again!!

Hang in there lady! We still have 15 days to hit goal.

Diva - you made me smile for the first time today. THANK YOU!

Love the avatar - you are lookin' goooooood!

Anytime Sister!! We'll get through this all together!

*blush*

Put the scale away, and stop obsessing. I will tell you that, on given day, I literally bounce between 125 and 129lbs. SERIOUSLY, 4lbs up and down every couple of days? ? ? But it happens, I finally put the scale away, and only weight weekly, maybe a couple times a week. You are AT GOAL, remember how much you achieved, it's time to get into maintenance, stop beating yourself up for the past, and look to your future, and I bet if you asked any of your naturally thin girlfriends, they'd tell you they bounce 2-5lbs on any given week. IT'S NORMAL ! ! !

P.S. you know I love you so I'm not yelling at you. . .

P.S. you know I love you so I'm not yelling at you. . .

OK ... Diva made me smile. You made me laugh out loud. My husband is considering calling those "men with the little white coats".

Love ya'll as well. Thanks for helping the day a little brigher.

Mini!!!!!!!!!! Put the scales away and enjoy yor slim self, last Christmas you probably didn't even dream of being the size you are now, so I agree with all of the above comments