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01/25/2015 10:54AM

I have a very hard time getting more than 5000 steps a day! The 2 days I did get over 10K, I felt like that was all I was doing ... walking!! inside my house no less!! I admire your ability. Do you have any advice for me?

Diane R.

Thanks, Louise. How is the weather where you are at? I'm lucky because I live in Seattle and it is mild. I find I only have to make an effort twice a day. I go on a walk at lunch and after work - a mile or two each time. I just view every day as a new opportunity to get 10k steps - and make sure I fit it in if I'm really busy or have lunch plans. It's not easy, but it's doable. For the time being, my advice is to set your goal steps to 6k, then 7k and so on. Just start where ever is comfortable for you and add on to it. I was a competitive athlete from 5 years old until I graduated highschool, so I'm used to pushing myself everyday...it isn't the same for everyone. Do what is right for you for now, and slowly build on it... that is my advice.