So upset!

[lajones81]

I'm feeling really horrible about myself today. I jumped on the scale all excited and somehow my weight is back up again. I haven't hit the 200 lb. mark in over three years. What's happening?! I'm going to tentatively blamed it on my TOM. Can I have some encouragement, please?

 

[Debbie]

Ah, sweetie. It's a blip in the pattern of life. It'll get better, I promise!

 

[lajones81]

Thank you! I needed that hug and encouragement!

 

[DVC Jen]

I do that kind of thing all the time. Women and their hormones! We retain so much water at the blink of an eye. It WILL come off again. Just don't give up.

 

[DoeWDW]

Many women can gain 5-7 pounds of excess water weight around TOM. Drink extra water so your body will let go of the water it's storing up and you'll be buddies with the scale in a few days. Hang in there!

 

[lajones81]

Again, more hugs! I love it! Thank you!

 

[minmate]

It's gotta be T.O.M. -- happens to me EVERY time he comes around! Actually, I was thrilled this was the first time in a long time it hasn't... practically had to STARVE myself though... not sure that's the best approach! Hang in there and don't let it be an excuse to slide.... hang tough girl!

 

[wtpclc]

TOM will definitely do. Plus, I've learned that there are infinite othe reasons we retain water. Dehydration, increase in exercise..... Are you taking measurements? You may want to do that monthly, at teh same time of the month each time to see if you are losing inches, even when the scale is being difficult. Hang in there!