To say that this month did not end well for me would be an understatement! I got within 0.1 lbs of my goal this month (which was a ~9 lb loss) on 9/23, only to have my weight go up more than FIVE POUNDS since then.
I know it's not fat gain, as I am ALWAYS in a substantial calorie deficit, but still - this is making me incredibly frustrated. The only cause I can determine for all this water weight is hormones, due to going off and then back on birth control pills mid-cycle. I really don't care WHAT the cause is though; I just want my body to regulate and get back to normal so that I can lose again!!!
2sw33t: Adding exercise can definitely wreak havoc with the scale, but good for you for getting going on that!! It will certainly help with the weight loss once things equilibrate a bit, and obviously in the long run it will be great for your health.
Regarding the stall, something that I have to keep telling myself is that if you're operating in a calorie deficit then you're likely losing even if it's not showing up on the scale just yet. When the scale seems to sit in one place for a long time, that's when you're earning those whooshes that make for super happy weigh-ins.
I hope you see yours early in October!
Caramel33: I'm with ItsMyTurn; a lb down is a lb less you weigh today than you did last week, and that is a success! And nice job on the stairs!!
Pickle: 9.5 lbs is fantastic!! Congratulations on such a big loss this month!!
ItsMyTurn: I hope the scale turns out much better for you this morning than it did for me, lol! Great job staying so motivated this month, and thank you for all the encouragement you've provided to me and others.
for each 7lbs lost 
