There are some things I just don't get. Like why I've gained 2 lb. since starting my exercise goal for this month.

The first six weeks on Byetta I lost 4 lb. without exercise or really any adjustment in my diet. Now that I'm exercising and making more of an effort to cut out the junk in my diet, I've gained 2 lb. What the heck is up with that?

OK, I know it's been less than a week since I started walking (six days in fact, and I had to skip one day), but seriously why isn't the weight just melting off me yet? Imagine my disappointment when I jumped on the scale after having walked two or three days in a row (not to mention barely eating at a number of meals) to see that I had gained weight!

Two years ago not long after I was diagnosed, I remember being on the phone with my boss and chanting cheerily "I lost 10 lb. in a month! I lost 10 lb. in a month!" Yes, it was after that month was up that I was making those happy statements, but that was at least a 2 lb. per week loss. What's different now? I have the weight to lose. I've stepped up my water intake. I've cut back roughly 90% of the junk food I eat. I'm making the effort. Why in the world did I gain??!!

A friend suggested it's muscle that I've gained. That seems likely, but it's incredibly discouraging to be making this grand effort and to be, seemingly, getting the wrong result.