I get so frustrated when the scale won't budge! But I will not let it defeat me. This is what I have learned from Sparkpeople. We just keep on going, no matter what! And that is my consolation. Maybe I ate the wrong combination of foods. Or it could be the birthday dinner my co-worker took me to. She knows I am trying to lose weight. But if I had declined, she would have gotten her feelings hurt. I have decided to just say no next time. Or just order something with less calories. So, this is really my fault. I cannot blame her for my shortcomings. However, I am so easily influenced. I hate that I cannot say NO! I will succeed!