The Steps Per Day Challenge
@Kouponkaren (5503)
United States
August 3, 2022 1:40pm CST
I have been trying to walk 10,000 steps a day for the longest time. I wear a pedometer every day which counts my steps. At this point, I am thrilled if I make it to 8,000 steps per day but often make it to between 6,000 and 7,000 steps per day.
I decided that because I think it will help motivate me if someone holds me accountable, I am going to try to post my steps on myLot every day...or as many days as I can.
My goal is a minimum of 8,000 steps per day.
Would you like to join me in my steps per-day challenge?
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7 responses
@RebeccasFarm (89873)
• Arvada, Colorado
4 Aug 22
If I could I would my dear friend..no way do I have the energy or time right now.
Good luck to you!
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@RebeccasFarm (89873)
• Arvada, Colorado
4 Aug 22
@Kouponkaren Maybe so Karen..good you will always do it so healthy for us
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@Kouponkaren (5503)
• United States
4 Aug 22
@RebeccasFarm
Well I plan on doing this for the rest of my life so maybe at some point in the future you can join me?
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@kaylachan (69824)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Aug 22
I wish you the best of luck. Start with a lower goal and work on passing it. 10,0000 is a bit ambitious.
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@kaylachan (69824)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
4 Aug 22
@Kouponkaren Yeah. I also feel it is holy unrealistic, unless you're constantly on the move. Between wheelchair pushes and actual steps, I do roughly 6,000/ day. The only way I'd make 10,000/day is if I walked on a treadmill for an hour a day.
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@Kouponkaren (5503)
• United States
4 Aug 22
@kaylachan
They say for good health, everyone should be walking 10,000 steps per day, and if you want to lose weight, it should be 12,000 - 15,000 steps per day. that is a LOT of walking!
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@Kouponkaren (5503)
• United States
5 Aug 22
@kaylachan
I did notice that on the days I go to the gym and use the treadmill I can ht the 8,000 steps much more easily.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
4 Aug 22
I wish you all the luck. I have an Apple Watch that counts my steps but I hardly use it.
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@Kouponkaren (5503)
• United States
5 Aug 22
@toniganzon
My dog will enjoy that. I am not so sure about me. I guess it depends on where we walk. I will try to find some pretty spots to take her to.
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@Kouponkaren (5503)
• United States
4 Aug 22
@toniganzon
Thanks...I will need it. I used to be able to do it when I was a single mom of 3 kids and had a dog. Now it's just me and my husband, and a different dog. I do walk her 3 times per day. Guess I had better make those walks longer?
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@Kouponkaren (5503)
• United States
4 Aug 22
@marlina,
Thanks, me too. It's okay if you can't participate. It will be interesting to see if I can get to 10,000 steps on a regular basis.
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@wolfgirl569 (106397)
• Marion, Ohio
4 Aug 22
I usually make it to 10000 at least. But not there yet today.
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@Kouponkaren (5503)
• United States
4 Aug 22
@wolfgirl569
How do you get that many? I am struggling to get there. But by starting with a goal of 8.000 a day, I am hoping to just keep increasing until I am hitting 10,000 daily.
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@wolfgirl569 (106397)
• Marion, Ohio
4 Aug 22
@Kouponkaren I walk at least a half hour in the mornings. Then each hour I try to add at least 1000 steps until I am there. I often miss it on Tuesdays and Fridays. But the rest I get there.
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@Kouponkaren (5503)
• United States
5 Aug 22
@wolfgirl569
Good for you. I walk 100 steps per minute so your half-hour walk would only get me 3,000 steps.
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@Ronrybs (19345)
• London, England
4 Aug 22
@Kouponkaren The other thing I do is cycle to Uxbridge and use different shops. Using the scenic route I can do double the mileage of the direct route. Good bit of exercise and cardio workout.
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@Ronrybs (19345)
• London, England
5 Aug 22
@Kouponkaren The Earl lost a leg at Waterloo, unlike General Sickles he didn't visit his detached limb at a museum!
@Kouponkaren (5503)
• United States
4 Aug 22
@Ronrybs
Yes, they say walking to do shopping is much better for the body than driving a car. I live too far away to walk but when shopping, I do try to park far away from the door of the store to force myself to get more steps in.
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@Kouponkaren (5503)
• United States
4 Aug 22
@valmnz
Thanks. I am hoping it helps me get to those 10,000 steps daily before too long. No matter what, I know it will help me increase what I am currently walking.
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