ekmele's Journal, 02 Sep 11

I am up & down like a roller coaster too! Every weekend, I tend to put on a lb or 2 , take them off by Tues. then take off another lb or 2 by Friday, then it starts all over again! 2 steps forward, one step back! I guess that is just the way it's going to be forever! Any time I actually eat something yummy or off my diet, I gain a lb or 2! And we can't live without a little indulgence every once in a while, right? 

There are lot's of things to try and move the scale. This is when you have to dig your heals in and push through. First, are you being honest about tracking everything you eat. Many times we start to slack and have good and bad days, which can lead to gaining and losing the same couple of pounds. Give yourself a week of being completely on plan. Play around with calories. Kick up your exercise plan. Up your intensity or duration. Try a new exercise. Up your protein and fiber intake. Make sure you are staying hydrated. Watch your sodium. Just push through. Good luck!