It isn't a really gain Jonty - just extra veg, bulk & water in your system. You are doing brilliantly, sounding very in control, and doing all the right stuff. If you were to only weigh yourself once a week you wouldn't have seen that small gain, only the loss over the longer term. It will happen. Relax too if you can & can find the time. It allows your body to process, rather than clenching & hanging-on the whole time.
Hmmm, sorry to hear about the blip Not. Even worse when you know exactly what you're doing & why, and you're still stuffing your face. But at times like that the hormones do rule, and you just have to go with the flow. But don't beat yourself up too much. Confession, excuse, embarrassed, ashamed = all rather strong words not. You may be disappointed in yourself, but no more. You are an amazing woman, totally in tune with your head and body. One day, it has passed. And good that you had wine out on wednesday too. More important for us mums to have some time off with friends, and relaxing & sharing wine, than totally beating ourselves up about it.
Lectures over. I am feeling very positive can you tell?! and want to share it with you all. We CAN do it. A blip is a blip, chocolate is chocolate, but it isn't all day every day. Long weekend ahead - we need to enjoy ourselves, and be happy, and eat mindfully.