My knee is killing me so I'm not walking or running this week. I feel like I'm going to gain 10lbs. It is actually stressful. I keep telling myself it will be ok I'm hoping it will be better next week.

You'll be okay!!!!! I know how you feel though, I'm out for the week (probably, but I hope just a few days) because I am having the WORST pms symptoms of my life. So I literally feel like I've turned into a blimp overnight! I guess that's more motivation for me to go when I feel better! I hope your knee gets better soon!!!

Have you gone to the dr to get it checked out?

I hope you feel better soon, remember RICE - rest, ice, compression and elevation . Taking a week off isn't going to affect your cardiovascular activity or have a significant impact on your weight. It's good to take a break every now and them, some people like to schedule a week or two off during their training cycles.

Thanks for the support ladies. I know it is not a big deal but I feel like a sloth!

Telaine, I know how you feel. It was all I had to drag myself on the treadmill last week. Sometimes you just have to skip the really bad days.

I haven't gone to the doctor. The area is very tender, it hurts like heck when my 2 year old puts her elbow on it, which seems to happen several times a day. I had pain in my knees when I first started running but it wasn't like this. I should probably have it checked but my husband is so busy at work and I don't want to take my girls in the germy doctor's office with me. I'd rather live with a bum knee than two sick kids.. lol.

I hope your knee gets better. I think it's good to take breaks.

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According to my internet research, it seems that I've injured the MCL. I'm going to try to get an evening doctor appt.

Thank you

It will be ok - you need to take this time so your knee heals otherwise you'll be out for a long time! Just pay extra attention to your eating and maybe go a bit lighter. Hope the knee feels better

Thanks Debi. The doctor's office was closed so I didn't get an appt. I'm just going to try resting it for a few more days.

How is your knee doing now? If it keeps hurting you could try aquajogging, if you have a pool close by. You wear a special vest that keeps you upright and then you "jog" in the water. It's used for physical therapy in a lot of cases, like stress fractures, strains, etc.