Daily Step goal: 10,000
Sun 8/14: 4,763 (recovery day)
Mon 8/15: 11,113

Hi Jessica,

No problem. I am happy to start fresh in September, when I will be joining a program called, "Path to Lifestyle Change" and will be recording food and activity regularly through this site to report weekly to the Team Leader of my group. It's run through the Mass General Diabetes Center and it's mainly to implement lifestyle changes to avoid Type 2 Diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and other illnesses that can often be delayed or even prevented altogether by eating healthier and being more active. I've got a lot of all these health issues in my family, especially as they get older; so I am very interested in participating! It's either starting up on 9/1 or 9/8, but I am calling my new MFP start date August 18th (64th birthday!) and will join the September challenge for steps. I did do 19,416 steps last Saturday; so I feel pretty good about that. I mainly don't log steps on weekend days because I often have my fitness tracker off (cleaning, etc.) but that Saturday I went on a Harbor Cruise and I walked from home to the launch point and back.

I'm getting into the habit of logging activity and tracking food again so I'll be ready when the program starts. Cheers and have a lovely day!

Interesting, Casandra! I didn't even think about that, but it sure makes sense to me. Thanks! (I think mint leaves and cucumbers might be the safest bet in this case.)

Thank you for the advice @CasandraW I've started drinking lemon water but will drink it all in 1 go from now on.
My steps,a bit haphazard 🤨
8/13 4,344
8/14 7,436
8/15 20,592

Oh man what a work week. I picked up Saturday because someone was a no call no show for a double shift, so i came in and helped on both shifts, during the 2nd one, a girl at work called our manager and told her she quit, 1 hour into her shift🙄, then I worked an 11 hour shift Sunday. Monday I was scheduled 11 hours but another co worker who this was suppose to be her past week decided she didnt want to finish it out so just didnt come in, so I worked 2 1/2 hours longer to help out, then today I was scheduled 11 hpurs but now we have covid in the building and my residents are just super off this week, today was ok until 3pm and sundowners hit, that place was horrible tonight, what a mess, One resident kept telling me its my fault she was captured and help in prison so long 🤦😂 (I work in memory careso that what happens) I had to call in help and still got off 2 hours late, ugh. But now Im back to only working there 1 day a week, and back to the school 5 days a week, so Im excited for a break but on the other hand, Im not near as active at the school job. Anywho, I hope yalls work week is going better then mine.

@lacyf53 - I’m sorry to hear about your cat and hectic schedule.

@angmarie28 - You are in such a difficult situation with all the burnout of others increasing the likelihood of your own burnout. I’m sure you must be exhausted. I’m glad you’ll have a chance to switch up your routine with the reopening of school. It sounds as though less activity might be a welcome relief. At least it will be your choice about when to exercise and it could be more enjoyable with music and varied workouts?! Best wishes for the coming school year!

@LaurieWrobo - Hang in there! Your hard work will pay off over time!

angmarie28 wrote: »

8/14-12,180
8/15-13,535

@angmarie28
Perhaps I missed your steps for the 12th? Please advise. Also, I've left you several messages asking you to email or call me. Can we PLEASE have a conversation? Email is jakrall@cox.net. Give me a number in the email and I'll call you. Thanks!
Jessica

@izzyred9400 I obviously don’t know what your blood pressure numbers are. Do you know? I would assume if your blood pressure is dangerously high they would see you sooner.
My sister had success lowering her blood pressure by watching her salt intake limiting her alcohol and walking more.

I hope you feel better soon.

8/16-12,854