I am so grateful to find this thread and your posts, especially tonight. I am also on my 2nd time around. I had lost 69 pounds and 222 inches. But have gained back over 100 + inches and 40 pounds. I started back on the PPP 3 weeks ago, and lost 4 lbs the first week, but gained 2 lbs last week, and 3/4 lb this week!! I don't know what is going on! Has anyone had this problem when starting over? I am so discouraged, and on the verge of giving up. But at 5'1" and 272 again, I don't want to fail. It is soooo much easier the first time!! Any suggestions? I appreciate being able to read your posts. They have helped me realize it is not just me, thanks again.