A helpful approach to a summer weight gain

After a successful weight loss and maintenance period or over a year, I regained 30 pounds during a stressful summer where I was out of town. Upon return to my hometown I met with my Doctor. The scale told the story but my doctor simply said "This is just a starting point." She simply moved us along to the rest of my check up and encouraged me to return to my regime that had worked. About 4 months later I had lost the weight I put on over the summer and I credit her confidence in knowing what worked for me before would work again and just saying "This is just a starting point, nothing more." I appreciate my Doctor for the helpful way she initiated my return to a healthy weight.