I have not stepped onto the scale in three weeks. (I have been studying hard and had a midterm exam.) Three weeks ago, I thought I was 2 lbs overweight, and thought--that's ok, regular variation.
So I get on the scale this morning (used to be a daily thing for 
years ). 
5 lbs over. Since the middle of September.   

And with Thanksgiving just around the corner--  

And Christmas--  

What's a 
stronger  word than 'regroup'-- 
 Grrr!