Oh Tiff!!!! I DO hope you are feeling better today. Please don't beat yourself up over a 5 pound gain. Step away from the garbage and get back on track. Even small bits of garbage add up. Now......an OCCASIONAL treat is OK and even expected. You can not deprive yourself for the rest of your life, but not every day. As far as your question about calories, I have the same problem myself. I have been at a stall since the middle of August and the equation just does not make ANY sense to me. Eat less + exercise more=weight loss......right????? Apparently not. I have actually been advised to eat more to make up for some of the calories I am expending with exercise and to eat more often. I just started really working at tracking everything last Thursday, and I actually lost 4 pounds by Saturday, but 2 came right back yesterday. So, I am again at the 162 pound mark. The best we can do os the best we can do. As long as you know that you are working your tool to the best of your ability, I'm sure those 5 pounds will disappear soon. I just want you to know that you are NOT alone, we are all here for you and for each other.... Please have a better day and week! Dawn

Calm down. You caught yourself, before 5 pounds turned into 10, which turned into 20...you know the routine. STOP IT NOW!!! Get back to the basics. WATER, WATER, WATER...PROTEIN, PROTEIN, PROTEIN!!! Track everything. Flush out the carbs. I've seen those platau buster diets on here, try doing that to get back on track and get the scale moving in the right direction. You can do this and don't beat yourself up. If you keep doing it, don't worry about beating yourself up...I'll fly to Cali and beat you up, myself. I have had some sweets and chips, too. I only have a few and start each day with a protein shake. I am afraid to gain weight back, so I get on the scale EVERY DAY!!! It won't sneak up on me now. For a snack make yourself a yummy coffee drink. I mix 1 oz of SF Davinci Syrup (I actually use Starbucks SF Cinnamon Dolce), 1 oz of SF French Vanilla Coffee Creamer, 1-2 oz of decaf expresso and 8 oz of Skim milk. Top off with ice and YUMMO!! Sweet, refreshing snack that is nothin' but protein. I also like to snack on shrimp ****tail. Great protein source and I feel like I am treating myself. Get some tips on protein snacks to replace the junk you are eating. I even bought a bag of Pork Rinds to snack on when I want chips. You will be OK. Try to find a support group. Don't throw in the towel. We are here for ya, sista!!! Hugs, Tabby

I also stopped losing at 90 lbs. I am still losing inches as my clothes keep getting looser all the time. I guess this is where my body wants to be. I just pray I don't gain.

That's good news! I am happy things worked out with you and your employer.

That is great news Lisa! I am so happy for you! Allison