tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post6992529097705949930..comments2024-03-26T20:07:47.116-04:00Comments on Fairytales and Fitness: Who came up with 10,000 steps?Fairytales and Fitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-52323666223762560032021-01-23T11:06:53.463-05:002021-01-23T11:06:53.463-05:00Wow, that's a great goal! I like that you are ...Wow, that's a great goal! I like that you are including running and walking miles. Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-34423626312749871982021-01-23T10:59:00.055-05:002021-01-23T10:59:00.055-05:00That sounds more relaxing! I can't wait for t...That sounds more relaxing! I can't wait for the day where both my dogs are good walkers and we can just take a "relaxing" walk for fun...lolFairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-86407659495176377882021-01-23T10:56:29.442-05:002021-01-23T10:56:29.442-05:00I like the setting goals for a certain amount of d...I like the setting goals for a certain amount of days a week. That sounds more reasonable then trying to hit a certain goal every single day. I can see where you would feel let down if you didn't reach it on some days! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-29052109008312134682021-01-23T10:54:38.293-05:002021-01-23T10:54:38.293-05:00The 10,000 steps a day comes out to 5 miles. The ...The 10,000 steps a day comes out to 5 miles. The 5K a day is 3.1 miles which is a little over 7,000 steps. Honestly, on an average day where I am not purposefully going for a walk or run, 7,000 steps can be hard to get. I guess I just need to move more! That is awesome that you have a group to motivate you!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-29191755126233278482021-01-23T10:50:57.607-05:002021-01-23T10:50:57.607-05:00Glad it's not just me! I was starting to think...Glad it's not just me! I was starting to think 10,000 steps was the norm...hahaFairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-87947856680558121762021-01-23T10:48:20.565-05:002021-01-23T10:48:20.565-05:00I totally agree! There were times were I was stayi...I totally agree! There were times were I was staying up late just to walk laps around the house before the clock turned midnight, just so I would have the steps, and then I would think "What's the point of this"...lol I guess the goal is to set an amount that is going to challenge you and 10,000 is definitely a challenge for me. I am anxious to see what I normally do during the summer! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-82251612596533103692021-01-19T07:13:00.118-05:002021-01-19T07:13:00.118-05:00Usually it is relatively easy for me to get to 10k...Usually it is relatively easy for me to get to 10k steps -- and yes, I pace around the house a LOT (the furkids got used to that, although it continues to annoy the husband). I've been taking it easy, though, so most days it's been around 7k which is right for me right now. I'd probably never get to that without Bandit's walk, though -- then again, I might go further if I was walking on my own. :)Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096124660145481881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-44684366730904630062021-01-15T10:17:07.627-05:002021-01-15T10:17:07.627-05:00My goal since the Pandemic and until it ends to to...My goal since the Pandemic and until it ends to to get outside everyday. No step goal. Last year I did sign up for 2 mile challenges but found it a pain to log in everyday to post my miles (which included a walk or a run or a hike, etc.)<br /><br />Now I have a 1000 mile goal for running and walking? Somedays it is a .5 mile, some days a lot more...Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15383271437202673669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-4919481565610883922021-01-13T13:13:51.627-05:002021-01-13T13:13:51.627-05:00Now that I work from home all the time I don't...Now that I work from home all the time I don't walk as much- I used to walk to and from the bus, around downtown at lunch, and to meetings. So- I decided to get out for a walk every day with my dog! I'm not making it be a certain distance or hitting a step goal, but just forcing myself to get outside has been great so far. Plus, my dog loves it!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-18432211580576624562021-01-12T07:11:23.400-05:002021-01-12T07:11:23.400-05:00For me, I'm not a big fan of streaks or daily ...For me, I'm not a big fan of streaks or daily steps counts because the second I miss a day, I'm like ... oh well, streak broken, I give up. Plus, when I was part of a steps challenge group, I got a little nutty with it. ;) Setting a five times a week goal is more realistic for me because they offer some wiggle room! I'll give 5k a day a shot! :) Laura Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835527652213261650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-83612168637130097872021-01-11T07:57:45.485-05:002021-01-11T07:57:45.485-05:00I've never kept track of my steps. Honestly, ...I've never kept track of my steps. Honestly, I 've often thought about it because I move around so much in the school between being a vice-principal and a PreK teacher. Also, walking the dogs and running, but I actually have no idea how much 10 000 steps truly is. I would be curious to see what it would take to reach that goal. Good for you! I did do the a minimum of a mile in December with our local group and have been doing it for years. I love it! Somedays all I have is the bare minimum but lots of days I am around 5km. The group changed slightly and continued into the New Year and we are doing a minimum of 30 minutes a day which is so nice to switch it up from running to just consciously being active for 30 minutes each day. I don't think I could do 5k everyday. I am curious to see how that unfolds for you. <br /><br />bosbodaciousblog.blogspot.caBojanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07237630380440250352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-39171626446506429122021-01-08T18:24:34.605-05:002021-01-08T18:24:34.605-05:00Yeah, 10k steps a day just doesn't sound like ...Yeah, 10k steps a day just doesn't sound like much fun. Back when I first got a fitbit I felt like I "had" to get 10k. Easy enough on days when I run and walk the dog, but it ended up being counterproductive on my rest days.Birchwood Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504702778025456387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-39006972838284786012021-01-08T17:09:05.528-05:002021-01-08T17:09:05.528-05:00I did the 10K challenge for a month one time &...I did the 10K challenge for a month one time & man... it was exhausted. Just because some days, its not not convenient .. & I was like you - walking up & down my hall way & around my house. While I find it may be good for the body to get in steps, mentally, it wasn't that fun. I'm with you - I've actually heard 7500 is a good number because it is a 5k ... I think its different for everyone - what your average is. Like for Ricky, 10K a day would be about 10K LESS than he normally gets in a day? Me? I'd have to go out & walk when I dont have time. the point - just move every day :) Rebecca Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965781380511208862noreply@blogger.com