3.85 miles
By AmberLynn
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
United States
April 25, 2021 3:31pm CST
Today, while walking, I decided I would like to walk 20,000 steps per day for five days. I was bad this weekend and did a bit of cheat eating.
I'd like to lose some stubborn belly fat. I am considering HIIT workouts too (High intensity interval training). 3.85 miles is the route I mapped out for myself. It doubles back on a road or two, and it should provide me with 20,000 steps if not more.
Pictured is yarn I bought today. This will be turned into a lovely flowy beach cover up.
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@RebeccasFarm (90477)
• Arvada, Colorado
25 Apr 21
Wow Amber I am so proud of you gal!!
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
25 Apr 21
Thank You! I am ready to be healthier and counting on mylot to keep my accountable too.
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@RebeccasFarm (90477)
• Arvada, Colorado
25 Apr 21
@ScribbledAdNauseum I am trying too but not doing so great still not getting worse so that helps
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
25 Apr 21
@RebeccasFarm Stress can be such a motivation deterrent. With bodies and mind linked, it can be maddening to get the results you want.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (84229)
• Rupert, Idaho
26 Apr 21
That sounds like a great challenge, and if that route works out for that then that is awesome!
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
26 Apr 21
I actually went off the route a little bit. It probably would have gotten me closer had I stayed on it, but I wanted to work my thighs so went up steeper inclines. I plan to walk another road soon that connects back to the main road of my neighborhood. It has a bit of an incline and decline.
Have you had time to workout lately?
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@MommyOfEli2013 (84229)
• Rupert, Idaho
27 Apr 21
@ScribbledAdNauseum Well I think that still sounds like a good walk/work out even though you didn't stay on it. And walking daily/that much is awesome!
I haven't been working out, sadly. I noticed my sugar was spiking super high, so decided I would wait till my sugars starting coming down (at least to under 150). I haven't got back on track yet either though with eating.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
27 Apr 21
@MommyOfEli2013 It's such a struggle! I really admire people in countries where there main mode of transportation is by foot or by book. They stay so much healthier than we do.
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@snowy22315 (182240)
• United States
25 Apr 21
Wow, that will be tiring! I hope it does the trick, if not, at least you will be getting in great shape! Remember muscle weighs more than fat.
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@snowy22315 (182240)
• United States
26 Apr 21
@ScribbledAdNauseum Roomie has a cool high tech one. As far as I know though it just calls out the weight.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
26 Apr 21
I want to get one of those scales that differentiates between body fat and muscle weight.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
26 Apr 21
I want to get one of those scales that differentiate. It will probably be one of my amazon gift card purchases when I've accrued enough.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
26 Apr 21
I found a work out for arms without weights. I will try this first and then work to increase this later. There is a gym called Planet Fitness. it is in an inconvenient area, but it's also only $10.00 a month with a lot of perks. I may join it for a few months.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
27 Apr 21
@LadyDuck I meant to look for weights when I was at the store earlier. Or maybe I should call my brother in law and ask for my sister's as she does not use them anymre.
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@LadyDuck (472087)
• Switzerland
27 Apr 21
@ScribbledAdNauseum Lifting weights it's not for the arms, it is for the belly fat.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
4 May 21
Nope, I've been slacking on the steps department. Hoping to get back to it soon though.
I'm making a swimsuit cover up with that green now.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
7 May 21
@paigea I've been pretty bad about exercising lately. Hopefully next week will be better.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
26 Apr 21
@Nevena83 It isn't easy to persist, nor was it easy to get started. I'm happy because over the weekend, even though I ate unhealthy foods, I had guilt over it. I knew I should have stayed on my diet and eating healthier.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
26 Apr 21
I am eager to achieve these goals, though I know they won't be easy. Even if I go nowhere this summer, I want to have the body and confidence.
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@Nevena83 (65277)
• Serbia
26 Apr 21
@ScribbledAdNauseum Listening to you here every day, I'm sure you're on the right track. I wish I had your persistence.
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@popciclecold (39521)
• United States
25 Apr 21
I like the color. Walking is good, but this time of year snakes be crawling.
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@popciclecold (39521)
• United States
25 Apr 21
@ScribbledAdNauseum I am afraid to because we live in such a wooded area.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
25 Apr 21
Very true. The only area I really need to worry about that is around the creek paths. The rest of the neighborhood is too congested. Not saying they won't sneak out, but it's less likely.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
25 Apr 21
@popciclecold I understand. We have woods behind our house and I won't go behind the house because of that. Lots of places for the snakes to hide.
@zukichucha (991)
• United States
26 Apr 21
Incorporating HIIT workouts into your walking is a great idea. I used to work for a food delivery company and would walk anywhere from 10k-30k steps per day along with 10-40 flights of stairs daily and it did almost nothing for my belly fat. Belly fat is so stubborn lol however, I think with HIIT workouts can be done. Good luck!
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@zukichucha (991)
• United States
26 Apr 21
@ScribbledAdNauseum lol that is good logic. There are so many workouts now that I am sure you will find one that works for you.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
26 Apr 21
@zukichucha You're right! It's crazy how many there are. I can't remember the channel name, but I did follow a woman for a while who tried all the different diets and work outs to lose weight. I don't know how she did it because that seems like a lot of flip-flopping, but she lost weight with them.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
26 Apr 21
Yes, belly fat is the most stubborn of all. My friend is doing HIIT at the gym and she'll keep me posted on how it's helping her. A lot of my fat is concentrated around my midsection, so I feel like toning my arms and legs will help eventually drive the fat loss to my belly. (if I have no fat on my arms and legs than there won't be any to burn there and it will have to go to my belly is my logic)
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
2 May 21
I need to fast more. I did a fast this morning. I can't remember what it is called, but it is basically a pre-workout fast. I had a protein shake but no solid foods.
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@kaylachan (71819)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 Apr 21
Good luck with that. It's amazing you want to try that.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
26 Apr 21
THank You! I need to get into shape. I've never really been in shape.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
27 Apr 21
Isn't it, just?
Bought more at the dollar tree today.
I have no where to put any of it. 
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@Deepizzaguy (104192)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
26 Apr 21
A walking workout is a great way to feel healthier.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
26 Apr 21
It can be very relaxing as well.
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@LindaOHio (181821)
• United States
26 Apr 21
Wow! You are really serious about walking. Good for you! Love the yarn.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
26 Apr 21
I feel so much better when I am active. I want to continue to be active and eventually be comfortable with jogging long distances.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
27 Apr 21
@LindaOHio Thank You. You are right. I am so eager that I am liable to overdo it unintentionally.
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@LindaOHio (181821)
• United States
27 Apr 21
@ScribbledAdNauseum Just take it one step at a time and don't overdo.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
25 Apr 21
Thank you!
Only forward, right?
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@GardenGerty (160978)
• United States
25 Apr 21
That is awesome. So is the idea of a beach cover up.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
26 Apr 21
I found a pattern for one today from one of my favorite tutorial writers.
@Tina30219 (82066)
• Onaway, Michigan
25 Apr 21
Nice color yarn can’t wait to see the finished product. I hope once you start doing your walking route you get your 20,000 steps in. I hear good things about those HIIT videos I wish you well with them.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
25 Apr 21
Thank You!
I am excited for it. Just need to get a good schedule for all the things I want / need to do.
