How did I manage to LOSE over a holiday??

I truly have no idea other than really trying to be better about tracking. I have been up and down with my weight loss since August. I feel like I have been fighting with the same 5-ish pounds. I am determined even with the holidays to re-focus and make some changes. I'm definitely not focusing on perfection, but progress. Meal planning is key for me. I figured out that if I start there, it is a positive step for me. I am really enjoying using my crockpot and making some delicious meals for my family. Being a little creative in the kitchen is always fun. I have created some casseroles just based on what I had in the kitchen at the time. I started referring to them as "throw together" casseroles. We've got the older son living with us too so the things we might have eaten before we can't always eat because of his allergies. Definitely figuring it out though. I love having him here for sure. The changes are coming, it is just slow. Here's where I stand since I re-committed:

Recommit Weight: 193.6; 08/22/2013
First Weigh in: 191.6, Loss 2.00; 08/30/2013
Second Weigh in: 189.8, Loss 1.8; 09/05/2013
Third Weigh in: 190.00, Gain 0.2; 09/12/2013.
Fourth Weigh in: 189.4, Loss 0.6; 09/19/2013
Fifth Weigh in: 190.6; Gain 1.2; 09/26/2013
Sixth Weigh In: 188.6; Loss: 2; 10/03/2013
Seventh Weigh in: 188.4; Loss 0.2; 10/10/2013
Eighth Weigh in (at home): 190.5; Gain 2.1; 10/17/2013
Ninth Weigh in: 189.4; Loss: 1.1; 10/24/2013
Tenth Weigh in: 191.4; Gain 2.0; 10/31/2013
Eleventh Weigh in: 189.4; Loss 2.0; 11/7/2013

Twelfth Weigh in: 190.4; Gain 1.0; 11/14/2013

Thirteenth Weigh In: 192.2; Gain 1.8; 11/21/2013

Fourteenth Weigh In: 189; Loss 3.2; 11/29/2013
Total Loss 4.6 pounds.

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