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Counting Steps , Adding Steps

3.30 – 4.30pm, slice of my day

The trek to the taxi rank seems long, getting from my class to the gate.

I endure it since I need to get my steps in. 5000 steps per day is not enough. My daily target is to get to 10,000 steps but this has not happened in a very long time. I have thoughts of buying a threadmill to get my steps in.

“Will I use it?” I ask my self.

“Honestly, will I?”

I know I will start well, but I am not sure how long I can keep it up.

As there isn’t much storage room and it is a huge machine and purchase, I have to really make sure my commitment to it will be more than a few weeks or months.

That’s why I signed up for the online keep fit at home. The phone call holds me accountable and keeps me booked…till one day last week, I took a nap as soon as I got home from school and overslept. I did not even hear the phone call. I had to apologise profusely for missing a session and got annoyed with myself as I still had to make a percentage of the payment.

I continue to find ways to add steps to my steps. I miss my long walks at home and will resume when I get back in June, until then, any little helps.



6 responses to “Counting Steps , Adding Steps”

  1. It’s really hard getting in those steps when working, and even harder when not at home. Good luck…and don’t sit all day. LOL

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    Leigh Anne Eck

    Some days the nap is needed more than the steps. Keep on stepping!

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  3. “I continue to find ways to add steps to my steps.” You’re doing the thing. That’s plenty. Keep going!

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  4. Every step counts, and you are inspiring/reminding me to get up and get some steps. Good luck!

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  5. Some days sleep is as important as steps – and your commitment will make a difference in the long run!

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