Oh Glory, I too am glad you've posted this. I mean I'm certainly not happy for you that you must deal with this, but it is something I am taking note of. It's just amazes me how easily that even the super vigilant, such as yourself, can so quickly and without any effort at all, tack on a few lbs.

And I gotta say there is nothing like the old pants-o-meter. I had the same issue as you. Didn't wear my jeans all summer. Amazing how much easier it is to hide a few lbs in skirts. Well, I too knew there might be a problem. I finally had a good couple of weeks, no splurge meals or anything and dared to try them on. Yes, they fit, but not the way I had intended them too. And that was AFTER the good couple of weeks.

Soooo, how to rectify that? Well, for me, no splurge meals until they fit me the way that I want them to! So, far so good, by the way. And when I'm back to the jeans fitting me how they should (any day now, any day) well, it's also back to daily weighing for me. I really think *facing* that number every or most mornings is the safest way to be aware of and avoid "the creep".

Anyway, I'm glad to see that you're getting back to basics - Fitday and the gym. I am sorry to hear that you're hungrier then ususal. That stinks. I hope reworking your ratios will help you with that.

Glory, I've really no doubt that you'll have those few little lbs (great job for catching the creep at an early stage) off in no time at all. You're a pro after all.

Good luck Glory. I look forward to hearing about you prancing about in your jeans, all well fitting and trim, while in Seattle.

Glory, I, too, applaud your knowledge that you've gained and need to get back to what you know works. I have only been maintaining my weight loss for 10 months, but I do catch myself saying "it's ok to have a snack size bag of M & Ms". Now that I think about it, I don't tell myself WHY it's ok, just that it is. I've found that these little slips happen quite often. I still write them down in my food journal, so I know what I'm doing; but I think it can get to be pretty easy to rationalize "treats" here and there.
I do weigh in every morning; this has its good and bad points. I used to say that if my weight went up 3 days in a row, I had to go back to my weight loss program eating. I've found that doesn't work as returning to my weight loss eating usually freezes my weight right where it is because it's too much of a change too quickly. I'm not sure how to handle when I need to lose weight except to eliminate a starch and then, if that doesn't do it over several days, to eliminate a fruit (gradually lowering to my eating back to my weight loss eating). I haven't had to do this too often yet and I really hate having to give up one/three starches I let myself have each day--that alone can encourage me to not make thoughtless decisions.
Thanks so much for sharing your struggles and your intentions. I've found that having to report back to the online group makes me do what I've said I'll do! I, too, know what you'll get those 7 lbs off. Keep going (down)!

Interesting.

GLORY

Being one of our heroes I know this isn't easy to admit to us but as you can see we appreciate it.

Being out of town on work the past 12 days and most of the last month, it has been easy for me to "cheat" on my journey....with good excuses of course

Found ways to sneak in nachos ~ cheese ~ beer and large meals....without Angie around. Although I admit it to her each night on the phone sometimes I feel I can "get away" with it....obviously these extra 4 pounds I brought back proves I can't

Good luck to you as you succeed once again!