Weight gain following intense period of activity

When I was in the losing mode I would gain a pound and then in a few days lose 5.

After that intense physical labor this past Monday-Wednesday, I am still 0.4 pounds heavier than I was a week ago today, despite continuous and meticulous adherence to my diet. However, I am down 1.8 pounds from what I weighed 2 days ago, thank goodness. It's kind of disappointing as my loss has been steady every wee****il now. However, it has been a good illustration of how very heavy and unusually intense physical labor can effect one's system! I have no choice but to take it in stride, and look forward to a loss in the days to come!