tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post2840190523078363123..comments2024-03-26T20:07:47.116-04:00Comments on Fairytales and Fitness: Weekly Wrap...May 14: How do the steps work?Fairytales and Fitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-73931122669801605842017-05-18T12:19:46.539-04:002017-05-18T12:19:46.539-04:00Here in the Netherlands 10,000 steps is actually t...Here in the Netherlands 10,000 steps is actually the health standard. That plus other things, like cholesterol, blood pressure, etc. But I do wonder where that number came from originally. maybe something scientific behind it?Renee @pinkypiehttp://lowfatpie.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-11405061098227934892017-05-17T09:05:42.325-04:002017-05-17T09:05:42.325-04:00I read that the 10K steps are supposed to be what ...I read that the 10K steps are supposed to be what is good health for your heart, and because of activity, that can lead to weight loss. Once I got into an argument with my fitbit app.. it told me that if I wanted to lose weight, I had to do 12K steps per day! I wasn't trying to lose weight, so it made me mad that it was suggesting that. <br /><br />I do a lot of things to get more steps in, because I find it helps me stay in a better mood. It sounds strange to use my activity tracker to measure my mood, but it's more useful to me this way. If I have no desire to get up and walk to meet my step goal, then I know I am in a bad mood. Anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16110855725544210793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-11278308792758361492017-05-17T08:33:51.958-04:002017-05-17T08:33:51.958-04:00Some days it's relatively easy to hit 10,000 s...Some days it's relatively easy to hit 10,000 steps for me, but more often than not, it's a struggle. I've previously read that 10,000 steps is the magic number where *men* have burned an additional 300 calories (versus not hitting 10k steps?) to help prevent cardiovascular disease. So it feels like an arbitrary number and really needs to be more individualized! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03253807924353127891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-84221824669345376882017-05-16T21:39:51.908-04:002017-05-16T21:39:51.908-04:00I think 10,000 steps was decided on through some &...I think 10,000 steps was decided on through some "research" logic, but I don't think it benefits active people. It benefits people just starting to work out. People who sit 80% of their day...They benefit from starting a walking routine and getting their steps in.<br /><br />When I'm in DC with the kids this week, I'll be tracking walked-miles/steps because it's the main exercise I'll be getting and I like to remind myself that I was active even if I wasn't able to do a full workout. Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-27973179324498747632017-05-16T08:33:48.626-04:002017-05-16T08:33:48.626-04:00I don't really care about my daily steps- righ...I don't really care about my daily steps- right now I'm in marathon training so I'm trying to make sure my weekly mileage is in. I just pay attention when my Garmin flags me and says that I've hit my goal for the day! Montana @ Pretty Lil Mudderhttp://prettylilmudder.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-54632620628233639602017-05-15T22:21:07.353-04:002017-05-15T22:21:07.353-04:00Hmm. I've never been a step counter, so I can&...Hmm. I've never been a step counter, so I can't really weigh in on that. I can say that listening to your body is most important, though. If you're too exhausted, pushing yourself won't necessary help anything, so I'm glad you're taking some time to recharge. :)Clarinda @ Enjoying the Coursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00021277904041262711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-52216015835396271272017-05-15T20:26:30.076-04:002017-05-15T20:26:30.076-04:00We had a challenge last year at work and that is w...We had a challenge last year at work and that is what got me started with tracking the steps.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-44415283149220431882017-05-15T20:25:45.028-04:002017-05-15T20:25:45.028-04:00I was thinking that too. It probably has something...I was thinking that too. It probably has something to do with heart health.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-27421728284683457452017-05-15T20:23:31.444-04:002017-05-15T20:23:31.444-04:00Oh allergies are definitely something that can mak...Oh allergies are definitely something that can make you tired!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-75059639286264497972017-05-15T20:22:48.856-04:002017-05-15T20:22:48.856-04:00I would love to try yoga but I would be afraid I&#...I would love to try yoga but I would be afraid I'd fall asleep!😴Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-87624973143137517222017-05-15T20:22:01.809-04:002017-05-15T20:22:01.809-04:00That's great that your dad tracks. Does he wal...That's great that your dad tracks. Does he walk 5 miles every day?Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-86940514846406371892017-05-15T20:21:20.355-04:002017-05-15T20:21:20.355-04:00Mine also reminds me by vibrating. That's why ...Mine also reminds me by vibrating. That's why I don't wear it to bed.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-58197519685235933492017-05-15T20:20:34.845-04:002017-05-15T20:20:34.845-04:00I started tracking my steps when I wasn't runn...I started tracking my steps when I wasn't running a whole lot because I felt I needed something to work towards. Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-16715183840299283882017-05-15T20:19:36.857-04:002017-05-15T20:19:36.857-04:00I was never into the gadgets before but now I love...I was never into the gadgets before but now I love all the data! The only thing I couldn't care less about is my sleep pattern!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-91855942993843237992017-05-15T20:17:46.101-04:002017-05-15T20:17:46.101-04:00Perhaps it is just to keep people more aware of th...Perhaps it is just to keep people more aware of their movement?Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-28950860685974157332017-05-15T20:17:07.199-04:002017-05-15T20:17:07.199-04:00Seems like we all need to adjust!Seems like we all need to adjust!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-20145433727887293182017-05-15T20:16:29.907-04:002017-05-15T20:16:29.907-04:00How did you burn through 2 fitbits? My husband is ...How did you burn through 2 fitbits? My husband is actually on his 3rd one because the bands keep breaking.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-83876691489642719572017-05-15T20:15:16.484-04:002017-05-15T20:15:16.484-04:00My husband has that one too. I need to test the ac...My husband has that one too. I need to test the accuracy between his gadget and mine because he seems to get more than me and I KNOW he doesn't move as much as me...lolFairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-3249518580436031512017-05-15T20:13:52.398-04:002017-05-15T20:13:52.398-04:00I thought about using the 5k as my goal as well bu...I thought about using the 5k as my goal as well but I am wondering if that is beneficial?Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-71200717342113772962017-05-15T20:13:00.088-04:002017-05-15T20:13:00.088-04:00I'm glad I'm not the only one who doesn...I'm glad I'm not the only one who doesn't hit 10,000 every day.<br />Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-55966878395576478472017-05-15T20:12:13.165-04:002017-05-15T20:12:13.165-04:00I guess it's just to keep people moving as wel...I guess it's just to keep people moving as well.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-23600255301254037602017-05-15T20:11:36.591-04:002017-05-15T20:11:36.591-04:00It's hard when you don't go out for a run ...It's hard when you don't go out for a run or a purposeful walk!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-85140584462290025932017-05-15T20:11:01.508-04:002017-05-15T20:11:01.508-04:00That's a good reason too!That's a good reason too!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-30910586309557391522017-05-15T20:10:31.311-04:002017-05-15T20:10:31.311-04:00You are correct. The 10,000 steps is indeed 5 mile...You are correct. The 10,000 steps is indeed 5 miles. I usually get about 3k to 5k in before I leave work.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-25540931978232056722017-05-15T20:08:54.253-04:002017-05-15T20:08:54.253-04:00I agree. It probably is more about the moving and ...I agree. It probably is more about the moving and not being sedentary.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.com