Fitness Update (week 10)

This weeks fitness update: 
Starting Stats (12/10/12):

Height- 5'8.5"

Weight- 336.6 lbs

Waist- 58.5"

Neck- 17.5"

Bodyfat- 46.9%

Current Stats (2/16/13)

Height- 5'8.5"

Weight- 322.2lbs

Waist- 56"

Neck- 16.5"

Body fat- 45.51%

Change:

Weight: -14.4.6 lbs

Waist: -2.5"

Neck: -1"

Body fat: -1.39%

So, despite losing a half inch on my waist and a half inch around my neck, I still gained weight (not great.) Now, there are a few explanations I can think of:

1) New Scale. As I said in the last fitness update, I just bought a new scale, and it is very accurate. Unfortunately, my last fitness update, I used my dad's scale, which I have since been told can be off my as much as seven or eight pounds(!). So, it is likely, I never really got down to the 315. 

2) Increased cheating. Now that I have told my folks in person, I don't feel too weird about writing it here: I started dating a gal. She is really great, in many, many ways and it is going very well. One thing (of the many) that is great about her is that she loves to bake, and is very good at it. As a result, I've eaten a few more delicious baked goods. Great for short term happiness, not as great for the diet to work. I guess I'm going to have to show a little more will power and keep her baked good to only Saturdays. 

3) Water. I have been trying to drink a shit load of water every day, and really upping my efforts in consumption. Yesterday, I drank about a gallon. 

4) Muscle Gain. Since I've started Crossfit again, I've certainly been doing strength stuff. Now, is it likely that I have gained 7 lbs of muscle mass since Wednesday? No. Not even remotely. However, I would be a fucking badass if that were the case. 

Likely, my weight gain is a combination of all these factors. Obviously, I would like to have done a bit better this cycle, but losing the half inch of my waist and neck means that it wasn't a complete failure.