Frustrated

Had perfect day yesterday.  Every goal met and the scale went up today.  I know this is a marathon not a sprint but this is the kind of stuff that gets me so discouraged.  The only time in my life that I was ever able to just lose weight was right after my surgery.  I can't have anyother surgery, I need to figure this out but I just don't get it.  I am not going to be what I always did in the past and eat to comfort myself, I am headed out for a run.  So for venting, but thanks for listening.

I don't get on the scale when I start exercising.  I swear my body pumps up with fluid and I gain for a little while.  In the long run it helps me be healthier when I exercise.  You are really doing great by not using food for comfort and hanging in there.  I love your persistence.  It is keeping me motivated too.

Thank you.  I know its worth it and I will loss eventually but I just want the instant reward for my effort.  I ran 2.2 miles today and I think I am going to skip the scale in the morning.  I am going to do another mile walk tonight with the kids.  It helps me fight the evening cravings.  But the cravings are actually going away now that I am getting the carbs out of my system.  I have come this far and I am not going back.