Small fluctuations don't always indicate failure...

Today was weigh in day #2...small gain of 0.2 pounds. Okay, I did the math...that's only 3 ounces or so. I feel comfortable with that considering the challenges of last week. What I learned the first time around is not to let these little wobbles and fluctuations discourage me from my goal. Afterall...our weight fluctuates regularly... In order to be more aware of these fluctuations I made mental notes about times when I would have a gain. I found that there was a relationship between how many times I ate out and weight gain. What I ate a day or so before a weigh in affected my bottom line (ie eating salty foods makes you retain fluids). When I do my daily food jouraling, I include any medications that I might be taking in my daily journal as they might impact the bottom line. I admit to being slightly disappointed by the gain, but really...I drank 4 ounces of OJ with my vitamins just before heading out the door to my meeting, so I am sure that partially impacted the scale. Its hard sometimes to keep our focus on the prize...we know we want to get there...sometimes it just takes a little longer than we planned. Part of the prize that many of us overlook is simply the journey we take in getting there. The journey may very well be the most important part because it is during that time that we're learning better habits, making better choices, gaining knowledge and information, and becoming educated to this new way of life. The benefits of the journey are improved health, vitality, and confidence. Don't lose sight of the prize...