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I gained three pounds from Tuesday to Wednesday, doing nothing differently. (It's gone now.) Sounds like a great trip you had, with probably no gain at all!

It's common. I find that it happens most when I have my weight in the balls of my feet. So I try to shift to my heels more often. (Also if I turn it up to higher resistance, it kind of forces the shift to heels.)

Absolutely! I'm still taken by surprise when someone says that I'm tiny (when I think they're actually smaller than me). I even find that when I look at my jeans on a hanger or a small size in a store, I think they look tiny and wouldn't possibly fit me. But once they go on me perfectly fine, they don't look small at all…

If you find a good one, it's SO worth it. I can't believe how much money I've spent on personal training in the last year, but I have no regrets whatsoever.

Congratulations! I've been maintaining for about a year, but while losing I was similar to you. I reset my goal weight a few times since losing was much easier than I had expected, and just thought "why not keep going?". I ended up losing to a few pounds below where I'd want to maintain, then started heavy lifting and…

Hmm...it's been awhile. I started by adding 100 calories extra per day weekly. (So, while losing, I ate 1200 calories per day. Week 1 of maintenance, I ate 1300 calories per day. Week 2 of maintenance, I ate 1400 calories per day. And so on until reaching 2300 calories per day. So it's quite a difference. (I did probably…

Congrats! In some ways, I think a 10-pound loss could be harder to maintain. When you've lost more, you tend to work within a 5-pound or so range; but for you that could get you near your starting weight! I would ease into it. Add calories gradually. Keep eating in a healthy way-just more. I'm also a strong advocate for…

It's too bad you had an unpleasant experience with the trainer. I lost my weight without a trainer, but then I went to see one for a recomp (and intentionally gaining some weight/muscle). I've been seeing him for almost a year now, and I'm SO happy! I agree that a trainer is not necessary for weight loss, but you may enjoy…

I went way, way over on Christmas, but that was probably my only high day. I've been injured--and doing modified workouts--so that's been a bigger concern. But I haven't gained anything. It's nice to have it reinforced that a splurge can be entirely accommodated within a healthy norm.

I agree with other posts that you can't consider this a vacation from a healthy lifestyle--making it your lifestyle (including while on vacation) is what's going to lead to long-term success. That doesn't mean you can't enjoy/splurge, but for me, it would be a lot about mindset. I'd stay mindful on vacation because the…

Okay, so people seem to disagree with me, which is fine; but I've included some passages below. Again, I'm not looking to contradict anyone. Everyone uses a different approach, and we achieve success via a million different paths. There are valid arguments, reams of research, and much anecdotal support for every approach.…

Definitely check out the menu online before you go. That way, you'll be informed and you also won't have to look at the menu in the restaurant and be tempted by the yummy-looking pictures. After you eat, regardless of what you ordered, you'll probably be satisfied and feel like you had a nice meal--it's just getting past…

In my opinion based on what I've learned low carb isn't a good idea. You'll get an initial loss because your body will use its stored glycogen for energy, and that holds a lot of water. But long-term, your body needs carbs for fuel. It might seem logical that if it doesn't have carbs, it will turn to fat stores, but your…

It can be hard to get back on track after even a meal or two of indulgences. For some of us, it triggers cravings that are hard to rein back in. So I tend to abstain as well. I remind myself of the saying, "It's about valuing what you want most over what you want now."

Congratulations and best wishes on continued success!

Mostly just remain mindful. For me, it helps to weigh-in every day. I don't get caught up too much on numbers, but weighing every day ensures that I won't be caught by surprise. More importantly, though, I think it sets me up for a mindful day. If I start by weighing, I also start by reminding myself of my priorities. I…

If it's mostly fat you want to add then, maybe switch to full-fat dairy (if you eat dairy). Full fat plain yogurt is amazing! You could also eat avocados, mayonnaise, sunflower seeds (or any nuts/seeds in addition to your almonds), whole eggs (you'll get some protein, but mostly fat), and maybe just more oil in things (you…

I agree with the OP. I eat out a lot, so I can't look at it as "just one meal" that won't hurt. I need to consider thoughtfully. It is much easier to go to places that provide nutritional info, but it does come down to common sense too. If I didn't have the info available, I'd order: 1. Breakfast: veggie egg white…

I do best by abstaining altogether--not from the events, but from the food. If I'm at a meal, I make sure to stick with plain salad and meat, which is usually possible. At a sit-down, there's often turkey or ham, so I would just have the lightest cuts. If it's more of an appetizer/mingle setting, then it's easy to just not…

I lost my weight on my own, and then I got a trainer to rebuild/recomp. I told him in our first discussion that I'd be his best student ever because I knew I would adhere--which I have and I've seen great results. He pushes me so much farther than I ever would push myself. I've realized I have a confidence problem in that…

I eat a lot of protein. I started eating eggs just this year, and now I eat 1-3 a day plus extra whites. I also love plain greek yogurt--I eat 1-3 containers per day. (Fage is my preferred brand.) Depending on what I mix into it/how many calories I have to burn, I use full fat, 2%, or 0% fat. Typical toppings include:…

I'm an advocate of daily weighing. I know that some people feel they get too obsessed with "the number," but for me, it's just good information to have. I also feels like it sets me up to be more mindful for the whole day. I don't get freaked out by anything within a 3-4 pound range. I've also seen that on the National…

When I travel for work, I joke that half of my suitcase is full of food. Planning ahead is essential for me--or at least having a lot of healthier options that won't trigger bad eating. Sometimes I come home with a lot of it (and sometimes even more if I found some great healthy options that I haven't seen at home). But…

I so wish I had this problem! I eat 2300 calories per day of healthy food and wish I could eat more!

It sounds like you're just on your usual down-up-up-down kind of variation. I'd stick with the lower calories and make sure you're weighing everything to the gram.

I typically get plenty--anywhere from 30-70g...but then sometimes I eat a whole steamable bag of broccoli at one sitting (sometimes a couple of times a day!), a whole bag of lettuce in a salad, and crazy amount of veggies in general.

So, based on your age, your calculated/estimated HR training zones are: zone 1: 113-132 zone 2: 133-149 zone 3: 150-167 It's totally fine to train in zone 3 if you're comfortable there. (Beginners may need to stay in zone 1, progress to 2, and so on.) It's a good idea to vary your workouts though. Do one per week where you…

I've been through a lot of them. (I now have one at my mom's for when I visit, and two in my own kitchen.) My favorite by far is this one: http://www.oxo.com/p-501-11-lb-food-scale-with-pull-out-display.aspx I got it at Bed Bath and Beyond, but it looks like it's also available at Target and Amazon.

Sometimes if I'm really hungry early in the day, I tell myself that I can eat as much as I want (that's still light and healthy), and it will be fine to go over. What typically ends up happening is that I still stay under for the day because I balance it out by eating less in the evening. I think it's partly because I…

I'm no expert, but maybe lower your calories in your bulk. (I've been working to gain since about March. I've put on about 4 pounds, and almost all of it has been muscle. I started with a DEXA scan and a BIA scale on the same day. I've been using the BIA scale weekly, and I'm overdue for a follow-up DEXA.) Maybe you're…