maddy, I have to think it's water weight. I always gain water weight when I am stressed, and I think I'm detecting a bit of stress in your posts. Don't sweat it -- maybe watch your salt intake and see what happens.

fzzy -- I understand about the problem areas. For me, it's my butt. If I could make weight come off of my butt at the same rate as everything else, I'd be so happy!

IAKG -- It's great when you *know* you're more fit than you used to be. For me, it's good to know that I no longer get out of breath at all when going up the 4 flights of stairs to my office -- and I am one of the few who can carry on a conversation while walking up! 'Grats on your BIG victory!

As for me...I was right about yesterday. 2700 calories, and I was only at about 850 after lunch. Two beers and some BBQ threw me over the edge. So I'll have to watch the calories and the workouts for the rest of the week to get back in range....but I had soem MUCH needed R&R time with a very good friend, so it was worth it. Work has been stressful -- I've even considered quitting (even though I've only been there 2 months) and I needed to blow off some steam.

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