@rlaskey2
You definitely deserve a rest day. Those beach walks alone would be harder on the knees. You are killing it with your steps. I am not sure how to turn off the exercise calories. Are you syncing a Fitbit? It is ok to eat some exercise calories. I personally don’t like to eat more than half. My weight loss data shows that if I do anymore I will gain. Are you gaining if you eat them back?

@azkunk
It is great you weight is going down. I am also trying to increase protein. I am adding a protein shake in for my evening snack. I also bought veggies I am going to cut up today to have on hand for quick lower calorie snacks.

@iHUSTLE4MUSCLE
Remember pizza will cause water weight. The news is pretty grim right now with the rising Covid cases. Try not to watch too much news but you have every right to feel like that.

@Tazaria87
All I can say is your so inspiring. You made all the right choices and even served you guests a healthy meal.

@draby2011
Sometimes you do need to take a step back. With everything I have going on right now I am doing maintenance for for 2 weeks. Never be disappointed in yourself. You have had lots of stress this month. I am glad you are back on track and I look forward to reading your check ins.

@Z10Rtza
I hope you had lots of fun exercising. Hang in there with the weight loss!

@Piqueaboo
Maintaining is ok. I am sure you will be back on track with your food this week. Have you set any goals for the week?

Information from Saturday, Oct. 24
Steps = 12,304
Weigh in day 193
SW = 196
PW=194
It's a slow process, but it's working. I enjoy reading all these posts. I was using my phone to post most of this week, so it was difficult to write much. I don't know how to respond to someone in this group. Any help with that issue would be appreciated.
I did Zumba via Zoom yesterday. I like being in a live session - it's more motivating for me for some reason. I feel like I'm connecting with people that way.
I'm going to go for a long walk later today. (or clean the house - I think the walk will win.) I might make a pot of cauliflower/potato soup too.
One pound a week isn't much, but it would add up to 52 pounds in a year!!

Hello all.
CW.....215.5lb
Steps....31,625 big improvement.
Still feeling a bit off due to covid. All I wanna do is sleep! At least that stops me eating.
Was really struggling since weds as that b*%^&*d vivid took my lovely friend away, he was only 32 😪😪. I'm gonna be so glad to see the back of the year. Been awful year for me.
But at least I can still smile 😁 xxx

@Lindamtuck2018 done both off them but came off as was on 3600mg day of gabapentin and 20mg amatriptaline. Didnt help so was changed to pregabeline but the same. Now dont use anything but paracetamol. I put a lot of weight on with gabapentin. Hope they work for you. Just staring on new physio exercises x

I forgot to post the link for the idea lounge https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10802654/the-idea-lounge#latest

azkunk wrote: »

I could not go on my hike today. After doing the 330-stair hike twice this week my left calf feels like it’s going to cramp every time I flex my foot. So, lots of stretching and the heating pad today. I will do a dog walk just to move a bit.

Scale was actually down 0.1 today when is usually goes up on the weekend so I am very hopeful that this plateau is broken.

I hope you feel better soon ... I too am very sore today after my 5+ mile walk and 6+ mile walk ..thank goodness Sunday's are my rest day ...Just a reminder please post your steps for 10/24 when you get a chance .. Thank you

azkunk wrote: »

@Megan_smartiepants1970

10/24: 5083

Thank you

Username: Draby2011
Weigh-In Day: Saturday
Starting Weight: 278 pounds
Previous Weight: 230.2 pounds
Current Weight: 240.4 pounds
This Week's Loss: +10.2 pounds
Loss to Date: 37.6 pounds

Welp, I should add this was not a fasting weight and I ate like crap again today but I am all prepared for this week. I work for the next 9 days so it will be much easier to stay on track. I am also working mostly at the hospital which keeps me going all the time. I also bought a gallon jug to make sure I get my water intake in so that will be part of my goals for this week. We have a big ice machine so as long as I have ice it shouldn't be an issue.

The only issue I see, and it won't be much of an issue is our Halloween party here at home. I work the actual day of Halloween so I told the kids we would celebrate with spooky treats and a small party the night before. I am not a huge sweets person so it won't be that bad and I can throw down on some mummy dogs lol.

Goals for this week:
*Lose 8 pounds
*Get 10,000 steps every day
*Drink at least half a gallon of water daily (good starting point for me)
*Try to incorporate some form of exercise in daily. (even on hospitals days even if not much)

Welcome Laura ... nice to see you here .... I am the temporary co captain of this team along with our captain @lindamtuck2018 ....I am also a Moderator ...do not hesitate to ask questions we are here for you .... Would you be interested in joining our step challenge for November ? All you do is post your steps and I put it on the spread sheet ...at the end of each week I post the top 3 steppers

lelbarou wrote: »

Sure. I will join the step challenge.

You are welcome to start tomorrow if you would like ...so it will be from 10/25 -10/31 then we go to November... I will add you to the list ...Glad you decided to join