Aargh.  Up 1.5 lbs at this morning's weigh in.  Disappointed at the number on the scale, but not discouraged.  I reviewed my food journal from the past week, and I was well within my points allowance.  Based on my swollen ring finger this morning, I have a hunch there's a little water retention going on (had some salty popcorn yesterday).

I think I may have turned a mental corner: Here I am, five weeks in and only 4 pounds gone.  In the past I might have been ready to throw in the towel at this point with only this much progress, but this time, I still feel focused and determined, and generally positive.  So I think it may not be a bad thing that I've faced a minor speedbump now, to test my will and intention.  And it's not getting the best of me!

I admire you for thinking that facing a speedbump isn't a bad thing.  I've been on a plateau for a while and I was getting a bit discouraged, but after reading your post, I realized that at least, I'm maintaining my weight instead of putting it back on, so, a plateau may also be a good thing for me.  Thanks 

 I really thing that with that new state of mind of yours, you'll get there.

so the right attitude.  We didn't get here overnight, we won't get to goal overnight either.  With patience and determination we will all find our way!

Keep at it and victory will be yours!