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August 17, 2016 5887 steps/2.23 miles

*Get some stretching in for my back....done * Walk at least 3500 steps (pitiful!)....did 5887 * Drink at least 64 ounces of water....did 64 * Don't give in to self pity, I can overcome this.....my head was in a good place * Get a couple of chapters read in my book....no, got involved with other things JFT 8/18/2016 * Drink…

If it continues you can talk to your doctor about epidural steroid injections. It's a series of 3 injections that blocks the pain, the relief usually lasts about 9-12 months. I've had 2 series done over the past few years but won't be doing again - for me they never last more than 2-3 months. If you look on YouTube for…

JFT 8/17/2016....I've been absent for a few days, busy with my daughter and in a lot of pain with my back. *Get some stretching in for my back * Walk at least 3500 steps (pitiful!) * Drink at least 64 ounces of water * Don't give in to self pity, I can overcome this * Get a couple of chapters read in my book

August 16, 2016....2,633 steps/1mile. Still laid up with my back- will try to get over 3500 today, baby steps!

August 8/13/2016.....2215 steps/.84 miles Better than yesterday, figure I'm in pain whether I walk or stay immobile, so better to get up if I can

JFT 8/13/2016 YESTERDAY *Move more, I know it will hurt but it's necessary....did a bit better *Show more tolerance and appreciation to those helping me.....appreciation yes, tolerance and patience not really *Try to shave my legs in the shower....half a**ed but done *Run a few errands with the help of my husband.....did a…

JFT 8/12/2016 YESTERDAY My back is actually worse than yesterday-I'm sure cleaning didn't help. I need to practice self tolerance and love today...I need to be mobile and independent by Sunday afternoon. *Give myself permission to lay flat most of the day....once I was up from bed I stayed in the recliner *Do house walking…

August 12, 2016.....as predicted my back had me immobile...734 steps/.28 miles

JFT 8/11/2016 YESTERDAY Going to go easy on myself today. My back is flaring and I'm tied to the house waiting on a repairman for the oven. *Get both bathrooms cleaned...done *Get in 70 oz water.....only got 56 oz :0( *Pay Bills...done * Start menu planning for next week instead of putting off till last minute....started…

August 11, 2016.....7,002 steps/ 2.68 miles The next few days my numbers are going to be low- my back is flaring which means little to no movement. Sunday into Monday I have to bring my daughter in for a medical procedure, which will mean a lot of sitting ( my already complaining back will be furious!)

August 10, 2016.....8512/3.27 miles

JFT 8/10/2016 YESTERDAY *Vac the house....done *Drink at least 64 oz water....did 80 *get at least 8000 steps.....did 8462 * Get to bed by 9-we're up at 3:30!....turned out the light @ 9:15 JFT 8/11/2016 Going to go easy on myself today. My back is flaring and I'm tied to the house waiting on a repairman for the oven. *Get…

JFT 8/9/2016 YESTERDAY *try to get 8500 steps....did 14,000+ *no dessert type stuff.....went shopping with my daughter and had baby size soft serve ice cream :0( * call and preregister my daughter's medical procedure-I've been putting off for over 2 weeks, I can't stand dealing with automated systems!.....done * Drink at…

August 9, 2016....14,444 steps/5.49 miles

JFT 8/8/2016 ( YESTERDAY) *8000 steps in.....got 10,026 * Eat lunch home after shopping-no eating crap out! .....done * Drink at least 64 oz water......just barely made it, guzzled the last glass right before bed * Clean up the paperwork pile on kitchen counter.......got about half done JFT 8/9/2016 *try to get 8500 steps…

August 8, 2016....10,026 steps/3.8 miles

Hi everyone! I'm new to this group but I've been on MFP for 2.5 years. Walking is my major form of exercise, I have a chronic back condition so there's periods of a lot of steps down to as few as 200 in a day when my back is flaring. I'll catch up August and then continue posting daily.... Aug 1...3628 Aug 2...9275 Aug…

JFT 8/7/2016...YESTERDAY *Get a hike in early in the day....4.5 miles,awesome! *Drink at least 64 oz water......did 80 * No eating after 7 pm........ate a late dinner, so no problem * Limit coffee to breakfast only.....did JFT 8/8/2016 *8000 steps in * Eat lunch home after shopping-no eating crap out! * Drink at least 64…

JFT 8/6/2016** YESTERDAY** *Drink at least 64 oz of water.....did 72 ounces * Walk 10000 steps......did 13,000 * Bite my tongue and not verbally spar with my teenage daughter.....Took the high road (although my tongue is gone!) * Relax and try to be less intense...LOL........I'm trying JFT 8/7/2016 *Get a hike in early in…

JFT 8/5/2016 *Do my 20 minutes of stretching...Done *Drink at least 64 oz of water......Did 80 *Walk at least 8000 steps......Did 8700 *No dessert type foods......None JFT 8/6/2016 *Drink at least 64 oz of water * Walk 10000 steps * Bite my tongue and not verbally spar with my teenage daughter * Relax and try to be less…

Hi everyone! I've been on MFP for 2.5 years but just discovered this thread this morning. I've been struggling lately so thought this may help me stay on track. JFT 8/5/2016 *Do my 20 minutes of stretching *Drink at least 64 oz of water *Walk at least 8000 steps *No dessert type foods

Incredible Rose! Enjoy the fruits of your labor <3

Always looking for committed, healthy minded friends. My diary is open....feel free to add me!

You're welcome to add me. I have an open diary and cook at home most of the time :)

looks delicious

I'm in Sandown

Over the past 20 yrs I have ventured in and out of being a vegetarian; the longest period being 3 years. Ultimately I always return to eating meat because of other people. My husband is wonderfully supportive and joins me but doesn't really enjoy it. Therein lies the problem. Although it would be great if my hubby and kids…

fried foods and white foods (rice, pasta, bread, etc) but still eat those items....only whole grain instead

just add a little vanilla....a touch of honey or stevia.....I make my own vanilla Greek yogurt, it's yummy :smile: