I haven't gained it all back; I haven't gained it all back; I haven't . . .

Since I last wrote in February I've gained about four pounds. Hence, the mantra, "I haven't gained it all back." And, in fact, my weight is down from where it was in April.

So what's preventing me from getting back on program? I could offer a variety of reasons: foot surgery in April that has kept me off my feet and will keep me from getting much exercise until late June, still fighting fatigue that hasn't let up as much as I'd hoped with the latest increase in thyroid medication, allergies that were worse this spring, and so forth. But those are as much excuses as they are reasons.

I still attend weekly weigh-ins and meetings. I still believe Weight Watchers is a valuable, realistic way to lose weight. I just can't make myself stick to it. I've been here before and despite having gotten back on program in the past, I have no idea how I'm going to get back on. Oh, okay, I have some idea: I'll select a weekend where I will commit to re-committing myself to the program. I'll plan, prepare, and force myself to faithfully track.

I just hope that it will be easier to stay on that horse because I've already learned to ride.