I know we’re supposed to do a weekly weigh-in on this blog but this was a bad week for me on the scale. I realize, however, that fluctuating numbers are just one of the realities of weight loss (hitting a plateau is another), so I’m just going to live honestly and put my number out there: 119.5 lbs.

That’s definitely on the high end of my weight range and four whole pounds up from last week. My jeans have felt a little tighter around the thighs and my tummy has felt more jiggly. Have I really just been eating more, exercising less? I worked out four days this week (in total: ran 8 1/2 miles, walked 5 miles, and took my tone and sculpt class). My diet hasn’t been that great (mostly because of my alcohell night) but I tried to eat healthy during the day and cooked dinner most nights.

So what else can I blame it on? I’ve thought about water weight, excess sodium (I’ve been really heavy on the salt lately) and my body readjusting post-cleanse. I thought about blaming my tighter jeans on my tone and sculpt class — maybe I’m just building up my glutes and thigh muscles? It doesn’t explain my tummy though.

Anyways, like I said, it’s just part of the reality of weight loss… and one of the most frustrating. For whatever reason, your weight fluctuates five pounds or so, which is why the scale is the enemy. If my clothes didn’t feel tighter, I might not be so obsessed. We’ll see what happens next week.