Repeated loss & gaining the same weight

I do the same thing but I think of it as weight not gained. If I wasn't putting the effort into losing then I would have just gained the weight, not gained and lost, gained and lost.

I am just now getting out of that cycle- it happened to me once I was down to my last 2 lbs. I got pregnant, miscarried, and after that my body just fought me and fought me. I knew that something HAD to change. I couldn't just keep doing what I was doing and expect a different result. So for ME, here's just a couple things I did to get the scale to MOVE in the right direction, and stop doing the up/down/up/down: I don't give myself a set cheat day each week. I do still cheat (occasionally), but I don't count on it anymore. That way, its actually less frequent. I started eating whole or raw foods- raw veggies and fruits as opposed to "healthy" pre-packaged food. I also try not to eat past 8 (usually). I also switch up my workouts A LOT. I rarely do the same workout two days in a row, unless its elliptical or something. I find fun workout videos online (FREE) and new ones basically every day. And the number one thing- I try not to stress about it. I find that stress is totally counterproductive and definitely slows down and fights against my efforts.

I really hope that helps... and even if it doesn't, just know that you aren't alone! I hope you are able to break the cycle and find something that works for you! Whatever you do, DON'T give up!

Me too, though possibly worse as since July I've actually gained 5kg (11lb), though I have lost 2kg in the last 2 weeks and feel like I *might* have got myself sorted.... I still log and exercise, but basically I have 5 good days then 2 or 3 bad days! With me it's the eating that's the problem, I used to go over a little and always make my whole week balance out, now if I go over on my calories I have this 'sod it' switch in my head and I eat whatever I fancy, then start again the next day! I still do plenty of exercise, thankfully!

I'm not sure how to fix it, every time I get my head sorted I feel like I've fixed it, but my drive and consistency seemed to have evaporated.

Anyway, the last couple of weeks I've been snacking on veggies, going to bed earlier, drinking more water/ green tea ... and now I've mentioned it I'm going to make my week balance this week!

Currently losing the same 10lbs I've been losing/gaining for 2 years!!!

I do this exact same thing. I don't even know what it is that is causing it. I cannot get past 174 lbs (highest weight 222lbs). I have gained and lost the same ten pounds about 5 times now. I swear I am doing this the last time.
I shouldn't beat myself up really-I have had reasons-I got really sick last year and found out I have a rare form of liver disease (genetic-not something I have done to myself with food or alcohol). All the more reason to get back on it and work it off. I really do owe it to myself.

I think my problem is I reward myself with food-I'm not a dog-why do I do that?

I have a mini goal of 10lbs off between now and early December. This means is purely to get me past the dreaded 174 and get into the festive season with a fresh start and hopefully a new found motivation (my other half is going away for most of December travelling-so I'd love to wow him and pick him up from the airport looking different.)