Gained Weight After Easter

Don't worry, there is no way that you actually gained 4 lbs over night. If you get right back on the band wagon that number should melt away. You will feel better again!

I was good for Easter and seen a 5 lb increase on the scale Monday. Sodium from the Ham maybe it is off today. I drank Lake Erie in water though yesterday don't worry it will come off.

Ha ha...I think I gained back 2 pounds, but I am working hard to get it back off again. Good luck and stay strong.

I gained weight this past weekend, too! I am not upset about it because I knew what I was doing and I know one slip up is not going to erase all this hard work I put in. I think sometimes our bodies may need a break. Just pick up where you left off and don't look back

It is likely water weight, for the most part. You would have had to consume over twelve thousand EXTRA calories (i.e. not including the usual amount of calories you eat every day) over those two days to have gained 4 lbs of fat.

I felt badly Sunday night because I didn't follow my diet all weekend and only did about an hour of exercise (I usually do 5 or 6 hours total on weekends), but I know it's not possible that I gained any significant amount of weight. I got back on the horse yesterday, and the best part was that I felt much stronger and more energetic during my workout after taking a couple of days off. Some experts also believe that taking a couple of days every now and then to "re-feed" your body with things you don't normally eat can recharge your metabolism.

In short, don't beat yourself up about this. Get back on track right now, and forget about it.

Up 3 lbs after Easter.

Yeah, no worries. First of all, you're in a pretty crowded boat, I'm sure... I know I'm in that same boat with you, anyway. Secondly, it happens... just because you are on a weight loss journey doesn't mean you have to give up life. You are allowed to have holidays and celebrations too. What's important is that you just don't allow it to derail you (that was always my problem... one or two days of excess would lead to shame and frustration with myself which would lead me to totally derail and disappear from MFP for a month). Just put yourself right back on track and you'll see it wasn't a big deal. And also remember that stressing over it will only elevate your cortisone levels, leading to further weight. So, hit the gym, eat well, and I hope you had a GREAT Easter!! :flowerforyou:

I am up 4lbs as well. Honey--- this is sodium!!!!....don't worry. Drink lots of water, stay away from sodium and get back to your routine. It should be off by the end of the week. At least, that's what I am counting on for myself:)) Good luck!!

I'm sure it only only temporary; don't fret! A lot of it is probably sodium, so that will just melt away...water it up! Good luck!

I had a double whammy...Easter and TOM so I gained 4 Ibs also.

I had a double whammy...Easter and TOM so I gained 4 Ibs also.

same here!! ugh!!! :grumble: less energy to workout as well as bloating and cravings due to TOM, family visiting with lots of homecooked Easter traditions, dipping into the Easter baskets.... not a good combination!

But this why I like MFP and the community support we give each other! We are not alone and it helps to hear how others deal with daily (or annual) challenges. :drinker:

Oh my god!! I'm glad I'm not the only one! I gained two pounds. I'm pretty sure it's the ham.

I gained back about a pound, but it's gone now. I think it was a combination of just too much rich food (read: fatty) and too much sodium. So extra water, a little more fruit for me, a little more care for what I'm eating - and I'm back down to Friday's weight.

I regret that I have to work a little harder to get to my goal - but I'm OK with once in a while having a nice meal. And, I didn't really splurge all that much - just a little over on the calories and fat, but I didn't eat a large portion, I didn't take seconds, and I enjoyed the special foods in the portions I took.

I'm on a plan to change my life and my body, not to punish myself for making mistakes and doing stupid things. So yeah, it's OK sometimes to get close to the edge.

Hang in there!

I gained 3 lbs this weekend also! I told myself I had been doing so good I could take a break over the weekend and well look what happened. But it's ok, I'm moving on and getting back on track!! :happy:

Misery loves company - I was up 2lbs after this weekend!!! Let's just absolve each other of guilt and get back on the wagon! Maybe our metabolism could use a little shake up anyway??? By the end of the week, I'll bet most all of us will have recovered!