Lose weight the fun way.

Posted on July 23, 2014

I am not going to lie, some days that number is a hard one to reach. I never realized how much activity is involved in to getting to that number. I can almost bet there were days I got in maybe 1,000-2,000 before this all started. I was such a slug even though I thought I was doing good. This truely has opened my eyes.

Anyone else trying for this daily goal-how are you doing with it?

3 days in a row now I have surpassed the 10,000, even though last night it was almost 11:00 before I reached it. I was determined to not give in to any less. Brought my tennies today to get a walk in at lunch-that should help dramatically and not lay it on me in the evening to get all the steps in. I have a desk job where I am tied to a computer and phone, but lunch is mine :-)

Have a great day everyone and get those steps in!

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Michelle G.

09/29/2014 10:00AM

What are you using to track your steps?

Hootiecat

07/28/2014 1:39PM

Hi Vicki, I know what you are going through. I've been trying to average 10000 steps per day for one year and I am at 82% of that goal. The first thing I do in the morning is clip my omron to my pajamas and don't take it off until bedtime. I am taking long walks in The morning for at least one hour but when I don't, I just find reasons to walk. Park farther away from work or the store, pace when I am at home cooking or whatever and many times I will just walk back and forth in my house to get the steps in. I will put on my earphones and just walk in the house.
I don't get too concerned about speed, that comes naturally over time. All I want is those steps. Good luck to you, I'd say you are well on your way.

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Rebecca S.

07/23/2014 9:50AM

thanks so much for your encouragement the first day

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Nikki H.

07/23/2014 7:57AM

I struggle to get exercise in during the day as well. Sometimes I am sitting at my desk, realize it is lunchtime and I have not moved at all from my seat...talk about sedentary lifestyle at its finest! I force myself to take at least one 15 minute break in the mornings so I can get up and get that blood moving. I found some nice stretches on line that I can do it my desk as well that are very "Yoga-esque." Good luck to you and great job in achieving your goals!

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Vicki J.

Thanks Nikki. I am trying every hour to get up and move. I can walk around in my little area and still hear my phone so that's a plus, but I know what you mean. Time can escape me too. Good luck to you too and have a great goal meeting day!

Stacy

07/23/2014 7:49AM

I have a hard time getting to 10,000 unless I make walking my daily activity. I do a gym class most mornings that is super high intensity that may only get me 3,000 steps. I have had to just learn to deal with it. I use my fitbit for motivation and I can't let that bring me down. I guess the next goal should be to try and reach that goal regardless. I did just get my 750 mile badge and I just started tracking at Christmas.

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Vicki J.

Hey good for you on your badge. I love my activity tracker, helps keep me acountable and motivated. I figured I wouldn't be the only one struggling with this~thanks for sharing.

Dee

07/23/2014 6:38AM

great job keep stepping!!
I am also trying to step it up!

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Vicki J.

Thanks :-) Let's go Dee!

Jane

07/23/2014 6:32AM

Nicely done! You have a great day too. My focus now is getting the right foods in and keeping the wrong foods out. I walk dogs all day/evening and it's been crazy hot and humid where I live. Hopefully that helps. lol. But it also makes it challenging to keep my energy up in the heat with the right food intake. Still, I am curious about this 10,000 steps... Going to put a pedometer on for fun today and see where it takes me. :)

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Vicki J.

Yea let me know. I would think dog walkers get a lot of steps in. Food is a challenge for me too, but so far so good. Best of luck to you~