Freakin out......

So I managed to stay at 170 lbs for 9 months all the time trying to lose, but not stressing too much about it. The minute I try harder and really focus on losing and getting this weight going again, I gain 5lbs over night and 2 more the next night. So what gives????? I tried to ignore the first 5 pounds thinking it was a blip and would drop in a few days, but now it's gone up again I'm getting desperate. There is NO WAY I can let myself get up to 266 lbs again.

what about using fit day or one of the other trackers for a few days to see where the challenge lies? My period is due this week so i haven't even weighed because i know i'll freak out. I'm trying desperately not to freak out this week although some of my clothes don't feel as roomy as they did a few weeks ago and that's making me nuts. I have to make an appointment for my two year check up and I just know he's going to be disappointed i didn't reach goal...hell i'm disapointed i didn't reach goal too. ANDI

I've been using the daily plate (I found it much easier than fitday) and I can't see anything obviously wrong, unless I've lost all sight of whats right and wrong? I too have had to set aside some clothes as they are uncomfortably snug. hubbie says they look fine, but I feel them tight and don't like the feeling. From what I've heard about your surgeon I can't see him being dissappointed, just willing to help you on your journey. Don't project your disappointment onto him, he may not react how you are expecting him to. hugs, Rx

yeah i'm definitely projecting my feelings on to him...i'll make the appointment on Monday and take whatever happens as a big girl, thanks Ruthy. ANDI

Why is this still so hard? I mean seriously. Ruth, you started working out and that could of confused your body into retaining some weight for now...it should fall back off cause your doing what you've always done or better food wise... Andi, right there with your re: the dr. visit...I have not even made my appt. cause I don't want to be disappointed. Trish

I wonder if I am retaining water from working out? Maybe I need to drink more for a while until my body get's used to it. Normally I have no problem getting in at least 64 oz, but I think I'll try getting in even more. You're right, it certainly is a shock to my system all this hard work!! I'll keep at it and cross my fingers. I'm sure your doc will be encouraging and will help find ways to help you. Grab the bull by the horns and book that appointment and get it over and done with, oten the thought of somethign is far worse than the reality. Thanks for the support Rxxx

Hi Ruth! I know what you mean! I weighed 187-9 for that long and more and couldn't get down anymore and then I went up!! I was looking at 200!!! !!!I started out at 277 and that scared me to death and still does after my visit the other day when I weighed in at 199!!!! Well I have been doing alittle better a****ching and keeping track of what I have been eating and have went down to 195 and its been hard! Just taking one day at a time,,,, Don't know why I let this happen. ...I knew what I needed to do and have failed at it..But I'm just going to get up~~ dust off my knees and start all over again!! Tomorrow I will be out 2 years and I so wished this weight would have came off like I thought it would,but I'm just one of those people that have to work at it like I did try to all my life! Guess I thought this was going to be the most easiest thing to do ~~WRONG!!!! But maybe someday it will happen...just not my first 2 years!! Take care it will happen for us!!