Hi Kate:
Just wanted to tell you I know how you feel. My personal opinion is the pounds come back on way quicker than they used to and the slightest change results in weight gain. This summer when I felt I was watching and attentive but trying to relax things a little bit I was also surprised by the scale.
The positive thing I learned is staying away from the scale is not an option for me for more than a week.
Good luck

Welcome back! I was worried you were gone for good, but I'm glad you're back on the scene and things have calmed down in your life.

-Amy

Hi! It's good to see you back around here again, I always loved your posts. I'm sure you'll have those 8 lbs off in no time :)

I've loved your posts too and wondered where you went! Welcome back!!

It sounds like you're taking a lot of lessons from these 8 months, which is such an important part of this process! Thanks for posting, because I really like to hear about how people deal with maintanence... I know I'm going to have a lifetime battle with all of this and want to prepare myself for the good and the bad...