As many of you know, I really struggle with depression and it's been gripping me pretty hard lately. To say that I'm under a lot of stress right now is the understatement of the decade and I find myself 'comforting myself with food... A little here, a little there... but it's adding up because I have gained about 8 to 10 lbs since December. I know it's stress, but I have to say that I find it terrifying. I see my old behaviors creeping back in. I'm working on it, but obviously not doing a great job. I know that in the scheme of things my 'bounce back' weight is to be expected and with the minor exception of the tummy that returned, I have to admit that I generally like the way I look and feel, but my concern is this terrifying upward trend. 8 to10 lbs times 10 will put me right back where I was... I don't seem to be able to stem the tide and it really frightens me. 

I'm logging my intake. I'm starting to work on my Beck Book. I'm reaching out. 

I have to tell you that this (trying to maintain my weight loss) is much, much harder than losing the weight. Please don't get me wrong. I don't mean to suggest that the weight loss journey is an easy one... I just find this part of the journey far more difficult and challenging. 

I cannot stress enough the importance of identifying and modifying behaviors while you are losing the weight... When they talk about the 'honeymoon' period, it's not just about the weight loss, but also about the opportunity to make important changes while you cannot eat as much, while your body still yanks you by the short hairs when you make decisions that are not in your best interest.