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~*~ Target 10,000 Steps a Day, Everyone is Welcome ~*~
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![]() I recently read a very eye-opening article (excerpts below) on the importance of movement and its effect on our health, and something that is of particular interest to me, insulin resistance. Did you know that according to research just one day of sitting around increases our insulin resistance by 39%? ![]() I know many, including me, are not in the shape to immediately jump to walking 10,000 steps per day. However, each of us can make an individual plan, start lower, and increase gradually to that count. Would you join me to work toward that goal and stay active? Everyone is welcome, starting at any number of steps. To count steps, you will need a pedometer or another step counting device like a FitBit. Many of us have at least one pedometer sitting in a drawer somewhere, but if you don't have one, there are some relatively inexpensive ones available at many stores. It can be worn on a treadmill if you use one to count steps, not just miles walked. Walking is natural and fun, it can be as slow or fast as you like and you will still get numerous benefits. Who will join me? ![]() ![]() This is from the article by Tom Nikkola titled How Moving More May Save Your Life: Quote:
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I just said this morning that I need to work towards getting 10,000 steps a day. I was very consistent at getting 7500 steps per day and at least 10,000 on weekends but I have fallen off that wagon lately.
So, I guess I am back on. Thanks for the inspiration. I am only at 1831 right now so I have a long way to go today. |
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![]() ![]() Reading this article has really inspired me. I lead a pretty sedentary lifestyle, no wonder I'm insulin resistant and have lots of abdominal and visceral fat. ![]() ![]()
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Estimated activity levels based on steps per day taken:
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My FitBit tells me I have walked 3435 steps today. Not high. I spent most of the morning and afternoon on the computer.
![]() My cat was surprised and looked at me like I was a crazy person. He is very curious and was trying to figure out why in the world I would be walking aimlessly around. ![]() I'm taking a short break now and will try to put in another 3000 steps. Maybe tomorrow I will have the guts to get on my treadmill. I'd walk outside, but I live in a hot humid climate (it is 102 degrees today) with lots of allergens in the air, so walking at home through October will be best.
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I am home with 2 sick kids so I barely walked...and then when my husband came home I decided to get off my butt and go walk. We have an awesome community near us that has some hills, but not a lot. It is a 55 plus community and they have a nice trail, it is quiet and the people are friendly. So, I got up to 7200 steps.
My goal is 7500 so I am going to go walk around the house once or twice and I should be good! Thanks for the inspiration today. |
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![]() ![]() ![]() I continued circling around the house and clocked in 7210 steps as of right now and I'm in the "somewhat active" category. Hopefully as I am getting ready for bed I can get in another 200 steps. 10,000 is not looking so unrealistic right now.
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3277 steps so far. Started late because I stayed up till 2 am last night and didn't get out of bed till 10. Love my summer vacation but I need to get my sleep time into control. Hopefully I can hit 8000 steps today.
Many thanks to my local library which provides great AudioBooks services. Listening to Quiet, the Power of Introverts .....while I walk.
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7072 steps for today.
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Well, I walked some more this evening and got 10,006 steps in. Hooray! My FitBit was happy
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7868 yesterday. I took the kids for a walk to get my steps in.
Today is going to be tough for me because I am busy now until 8:00 tonight! |
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6022 steps so far today. Hope to make 10,000 by the end of the day. Have some cleaning and housework to do so it should work out.
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Great job, Paula!
![]() 10,095 for me so far.
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Can I join? I've been using my pedometer for a time now but I didn't know there was a thread for it. I lose mine every once in a while. This time DH found it by a stump in the yard.
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![]() ![]() ![]() Do you walk outdoors? I dream of walking outdoors among nature but the weather (100 degree temperatures) and allergens are preventing me from doing it right now. I may have to wait till October to start walking outdoors.
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Thanks Eliza!
I walk in and out. It's hot and humid here but I live in the country and try to keep to the shade. The other nite at 10 pm it was still 88 with 73% humidity. Thick! But I take a short walk with my little Peke dog every day. I walk during commercials. And I walk at work when I can. I we t shopping today and got in 13000 steps by 1 pm. That's power shopping!! ![]() ![]() What are you all using to measure steps?
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Love the power shopping 13,000 step story....what a way to combine fun with health benefits! I'm a teacher who is required to do small groups all day long sitting at a table, so I'm pretty sedentary at work by necessity. I will be looking for more ways to walk around the building during my lunch time when school starts. My goal is 10,000 steps a day for the health benefits. Work plus my 60-75 min. commute each day keep me away from home from 6:45 am till 5 pm or sometimes later. So I need to think of finding a time to walk on my treadmill either between 4:30-5:30 am each morning, or after work.
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I use a Fitbit too. I put it on my bra strap so I don't lose it. It managed to fall off my pants a few times.
I am not even at 4000 steps today and I feel like crap, so I don't think I will get there. Bed is in my very near future. |
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I've been reading reviews of Fitbit zip. They seem mostly favorable. I'm just afraid I will lose it. How secure is it on a bra strap? Does it shoe thru clothes? Some were having sync problems and have to reinstall the software.
I'm at 8500 steps so far. Took LD for 2 walks today. Our humidity is down so I took advantage of it. Psmileyf sorry you are having a rough day. I hope you feel better quick. Eliza that schedule does sound rough. I work a couple days a week. I have fibromyalgia so that's about all I can handle. Walking is what I am trying to get moving again.
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Well I did side steps while watching TV and reached my 10000 steps.
Eliza I really liked the article you pasted at the beginning of the thread. It was an eye opener about being active thru out the day. That is much more manageable for me. I use to try and get it in as quickly as possible. After reading that yesterday I did some figuring. If I divide 10000 steps by my waking hours it only comes to 700/800 steps an hour. That's much more doable mentally. I know. I am thinking too much lol.
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![]() I have found the zip to be very secure, have had it for about 8 months and have never lost it (knock on wood). It will probably show through clothes if you attach it to your bra strap, I prefer to clip it to a pocket facing inward into the pocket, that way if it gets dislodged, it will most likely fall in. When I wear it on my bra, I put it right in the front middle of the bra facing inward toward my body and then it's not obvious. Haven't had any problems with not syncing in to the website. My SIL has another FitBit model that is like a bracelet, which is very convenient to wear, and much more secure. She paid $99 at an electronics chain store. The only drawback to that model is that it doesn't have a display window like the Zip, so you don't know how many steps you've walked until you sync into the website. Yeah, my schedule is rough and this is when I fall off the wagon, I just get distracted. I'm trying to manage as best as I can. This is why I'm trying to get back on strict LC and activity while I'm still on vacation. Quote:
![]() Yes, the article has also motivated me to stick to movement. Mark Sisson advocates slow movement over a period of time and has written convincingly about why we should move that way. I've been pretty sedentary and I have no doubt that is the main reason for the spare tire around my middle. ![]() Dividing the 10,000 steps into manageable chunks is a very smart approach to getting all the daily activity in, imho....The word 'workout" scares me...I resist it....sounds like something I hate to do and have to dress up to do it. Movement sounds so much more natural and better and much less intimidating.
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8,088 steps today for me
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![]() Girls, I hope you don't mind my posting all these visuals in the thread. I enjoy them a lot and think they make the thread more cheerful.
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The visuals are cute.
I would have to say activity doesn't help my fibro. It increases my pain and fatigue. But I think by spreading the walking over the day I may be able to keep it up for the most part. LC gives me more energy. I'm in the midst of med changes right now. Menopause changed everything. ![]() So how is everybody doing. 1900 steps so far.
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Feeling better today!
8764 steps. Made my husband and the kids go over to the state park with me for a little walk. |
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