2019 Walk it off Challenge

ChrysalisCove

Went to a theme park today & clocked over 14,000 steps. Whew!

jm216

Keep up the good walking!

jodih76

Up goal to 10,600 steps

1/14 12,145 step 3.47 miles

1/15 14,010 step 4.00 miles

1/16 13,496 step 3.85 miles

1/17 13,190 steps 3.76 miles

1/18 10,505 steps 3.00 miles

1/19 1,378 steps .064 miles (lost most of my steps when I sync my device to my phone app) Had over 10,000

1/20 10,668 steps 4.97 miles

1/21 8,669 steps 4.04 miles

1/22 10,601 steps 4.93 miles

1/23 15,380 steps 7.16 miles

pnash4508

I'm joining in on this challenge. I'm usually not good at posting much but I will try to do a better job with it here.

I have been doing more walking since the fall and enjoy hanging out with like minded people. I wanted to focus on walking indoors this winter because I get terrible winter blues and knew this one would be especially difficult due to grief. If i waited to go outdoors, I wouldn't get much exercise in other than a quick and short walk for the dog.

I found Leslie Sansone Walk At Home videos and have been using her app for encouragement. Each month there is a calendar with daily workouts on it. It is such a great variety for me. I typically do the 3, 4, and 5 mile ones but the shorter ones are great for those days that I don't get up early like I plan. I found her worksheet for her 100 day walking challenge and that was a HUGE motivator for me.

I've also joined some stepbet games to help keep me motivated through the winter. It turns out that I am loving that. I was fortunate enough to find a really active and encouraging host for my second game. I continue to join her games.

My goal is simply to keep moving. I have set a personal goal of a minimum of 30 minutes or 1 mile of walking each and every day and at least 5 of those days to be 10k steps or more.

saaraparry

Hi! I am joining you guys! Walking is my fave. Love walking on pretty trails and parks with my doggie! I work in a hospital (desk job) so I try to do a 2k walk on the long hallways every day + stairs.

I broke my foot in the summer and couldn't walk for 3 months, it was horrible! Gained over 5 pounds. But now back at it.

jodih76

Up goal to 10,600 steps

1/14 12,145 step 3.47 miles

1/15 14,010 step 4.00 miles

1/16 13,496 step 3.85 miles

1/17 13,190 steps 3.76 miles

1/18 10,505 steps 3.00 miles

1/19 1,378 steps .064 miles (lost most of my steps when I sync my device to my phone app) Had over 10,000

1/20 10,668 steps 4.97 miles

1/21 8,669 steps 4.04 miles

1/22 10,601 steps 4.93 miles

1/23 15,380 steps 7.16 miles

1/24 13,464 steps 6.27 miles

SERmom3

Hi! I'd like to join! I've been walking a lot so far this year. I always have young kids with me...ALWAYS.

I have found a great way to get some exercise is to walk laps around my house or around a playground while the kids play. I do not have a big yard, but I manage to walk 2-4 miles just looping around. Not the most exciting, but it's something!

I don't track steps, but I use the Map My Fitness app to track my miles. So far this year I've walked 40.4 miles.

I had never heard of walking workout videos before, but now I'm intrigued...I might have to check those out on bad weather days!

SERmom3

jm216 wrote: »

Momentarily mad...but more motivated to log. I’m up 2 pounds from yesterday due to overeating and not logging from 3 pm on.

This is another reality check for me about the importance of logging. At 48 it’s harder to lose weight than it was in my 20s. I’ve got to log it to lose it!

Getting that out and seeing it in print feels so much better than holding in the frustration. Today is a new day!

Jill

"I've got to log it to lose it" - This really resonates for me. I've been on MFP for years, but I go through phases of logging. When I take it seriously and weigh and log my food, I always lose weight. It's all about being intentional!

AnnMarieThomas91

would love to join this , i am aiming to walk 10,000 a day including the weekends

HeathieM

Just checking in! Been trying to increase my average steps per day. Last week i got in 7500/day, up from 5000 the week before, so there's improvement! Went back to the gym after almost 3 months and have been using the sauna which seems to be helping with soreness... started doing some jogging on the treadmill and no pain! Yay!

Good job so far everyone! Changing habits is hard work!

jm216

I am a klutz! Last Monday I tripped while walking up our outside stairs on our front porch. I hit my right knee on the concrete porch and jammed my left heel into the cement while trying to correct myself. I’m good... no broken bones, but I have a deeply bruised heel.

Walking slowly and deliberately.

jrkdesign

Our dog’s goal is to walk us 3.5 miles 5-6 times per week. He’s a great trainer! Also encouraging us to get out!

jodih76

Up goal to 10,600 steps

1/14 12,145 step 3.47 miles

1/15 14,010 step 4.00 miles

1/16 13,496 step 3.85 miles

1/17 13,190 steps 3.76 miles

1/18 10,505 steps 3.00 miles

1/19 1,378 steps .064 miles (lost most of my steps when I sync my device to my phone app) Had over 10,000

1/20 10,668 steps 4.97 miles

1/21 8,669 steps 4.04 miles

1/22 10,601 steps 4.93 miles

1/23 15,380 steps 7.16 miles

1/24 13,464 steps 6.27 miles

1/25 12,190 steps 5.07 miles

1/26 10,636 steps 3.70 miles

1/27 4,290 steps 1.49 miles

1/28 11,656 steps 4.05 miles

jm216

jodih76 wrote: »

Up goal to 10,600 steps

1/14 12,145 step 3.47 miles

1/15 14,010 step 4.00 miles

1/16 13,496 step 3.85 miles

1/17 13,190 steps 3.76 miles

1/18 10,505 steps 3.00 miles

1/19 1,378 steps .064 miles (lost most of my steps when I sync my device to my phone app) Had over 10,000

1/20 10,668 steps 4.97 miles

1/21 8,669 steps 4.04 miles

1/22 10,601 steps 4.93 miles

1/23 15,380 steps 7.16 miles

1/24 13,464 steps 6.27 miles

1/25 12,190 steps 5.07 miles

1/26 10,636 steps 3.70 miles

1/27 4,290 steps 1.49 miles

1/28 11,656 steps 4.05 miles

Jodi,
You are on fire! 🔥
You are such an amazing inspiration to us all!

Jill 😊

tulips_and_tea

SERmom3 wrote: »

Hi! I'd like to join! I've been walking a lot so far this year. I always have young kids with me...ALWAYS.

I have found a great way to get some exercise is to walk laps around my house or around a playground while the kids play. I do not have a big yard, but I manage to walk 2-4 miles just looping around. Not the most exciting, but it's something!

I don't track steps, but I use the Map My Fitness app to track my miles. So far this year I've walked 40.4 miles.

I had never heard of walking workout videos before, but now I'm intrigued...I might have to check those out on bad weather days!

The bold is what I do as well. I use Map My Walk though. Good for you for finding ways to get in mileage!

jodih76

Thanks Jill.

Up goal to 10,600 steps

1/14 12,145 step 3.47 miles

1/15 14,010 step 4.00 miles

1/16 13,496 step 3.85 miles

1/17 13,190 steps 3.76 miles

1/18 10,505 steps 3.00 miles

1/19 1,378 steps .064 miles (lost most of my steps when I sync my device to my phone app) Had over 10,000

1/20 10,668 steps 4.97 miles

1/21 8,669 steps 4.04 miles

1/22 10,601 steps 4.93 miles

1/23 15,380 steps 7.16 miles

1/24 13,464 steps 6.27 miles

1/25 12,190 steps 5.07 miles

1/26 10,636 steps 3.70 miles

1/27 4,290 steps 1.49 miles

1/28 11,656 steps 4.05 miles

1/29 13,986 step 4.86 miles

jodih76

Up goal to 10,600 steps

1/14 12,145 step 3.47 miles

1/15 14,010 step 4.00 miles

1/16 13,496 step 3.85 miles

1/17 13,190 steps 3.76 miles

1/18 10,505 steps 3.00 miles

1/19 1,378 steps .064 miles (lost most of my steps when I sync my device to my phone app) Had over 10,000

1/20 10,668 steps 4.97 miles

1/21 8,669 steps 4.04 miles

1/22 10,601 steps 4.93 miles

1/23 15,380 steps 7.16 miles

1/24 13,464 steps 6.27 miles

1/25 12,190 steps 5.07 miles

1/26 10,636 steps 3.70 miles

1/27 4,290 steps 1.49 miles

1/28 11,656 steps 4.05 miles

1/29 13,986 step 4.86 miles

1/30 12,973 step 4.51 miles

Trashen

Hello,
I'd like to join as well. Today its pretty cold out so I did the Leslie Sansone Walk it Happy 1 mile walk. Does anyone know how to log this on MFP?

meganmoschops

Trashen wrote: »

Hello,
I'd like to join as well. Today its pretty cold out so I did the Leslie Sansone Walk it Happy 1 mile walk. Does anyone know how to log this on MFP?

Hi, I’ve been logging it at walking at a moderate pace but I don’t know if that’s right or not! Would be good see what other people do.

tulips_and_tea

For January I only ended up with 83 miles but I walked a LOT between Oct. - Dec. 2018 and I was getting imbalanced. I was neglecting my lifting so mid-Jan. I made a conscious effort to get back to my lifting routine and realized that I can fit in my walks whenever I can but don't need to be so rigid about it. Maintaining balance is key for me to be happy. Looking forward to starting a new month though!

jodih76

Up goal to 10,600 steps

1/14 12,145 step 3.47 miles

1/15 14,010 step 4.00 miles

1/16 13,496 step 3.85 miles

1/17 13,190 steps 3.76 miles

1/18 10,505 steps 3.00 miles

1/19 1,378 steps .064 miles (lost most of my steps when I sync my device to my phone app) Had over 10,000

1/20 10,668 steps 4.97 miles

1/21 8,669 steps 4.04 miles

1/22 10,601 steps 4.93 miles

1/23 15,380 steps 7.16 miles

1/24 13,464 steps 6.27 miles

1/25 12,190 steps 5.07 miles

1/26 10,636 steps 3.70 miles

1/27 4,290 steps 1.49 miles

1/28 11,656 steps 4.05 miles

1/29 13,986 step 4.86 miles

1/30 12,973 step 4.51 miles

1/13 13,139 step 4.57 miles

tulips_and_tea

jodih76 wrote: »

Up goal to 10,600 steps

1/14 12,145 step 3.47 miles

1/15 14,010 step 4.00 miles

1/16 13,496 step 3.85 miles

1/17 13,190 steps 3.76 miles

1/18 10,505 steps 3.00 miles

1/19 1,378 steps .064 miles (lost most of my steps when I sync my device to my phone app) Had over 10,000

1/20 10,668 steps 4.97 miles

1/21 8,669 steps 4.04 miles

1/22 10,601 steps 4.93 miles

1/23 15,380 steps 7.16 miles

1/24 13,464 steps 6.27 miles

1/25 12,190 steps 5.07 miles

1/26 10,636 steps 3.70 miles

1/27 4,290 steps 1.49 miles

1/28 11,656 steps 4.05 miles

1/29 13,986 step 4.86 miles

1/30 12,973 step 4.51 miles

1/13 13,139 step 4.57 miles

Wow! You had a great month - congrats!

jodih76

BZAH10
Thanks you, I doing a step challenge for work

SERmom3

I finished Jan with 48 miles total.

I didn't get out much last week since it was so cold, but already starting on the right foot this week. I did 4 miles at the track on Sunday. I ran some too and felt great! I had to really watch my footing though because there was snow and ice.

I'm in New England and we went from dangerous, freezing temps last week up to 60 degrees yesterday! If only it would stay this warm. ☀️

jm216

Feb 1—7,476 steps
Feb 2—8,712
Feb 3—9,196
Feb 4—6,643
Feb 5—10,020
Feb 6—5,121

Finally getting things back on track. Feels good to shake off the guilt of not moving.
I actually logged my breakfast lunch and dinner, and also did a 10 minute UTube walk workout.

What are you to to today?

Jill 😊

jodih76

My goal is 11,000

2/1 13,060 step

2/2 12,067 step

2/3 8,031 step

2/4 14,796 step

2/5 15,745 step

2/6 13,782 step

pacsnc6

step count for January 169,266 for 54.8 miles

jm216

So proud of you all!

jm216

Feb 1—7,476 steps
Feb 2—8,712
Feb 3—9,196
Feb 4—6,643
Feb 5—10,020
Feb 6—5,121
Feb 7—9,569
Feb 8—10,263
Feb 9—9,294

Making progress! It feels so good to get into a healthy routine! I love YouTubes walking workouts when it’s too cold and icy outside.

Now I need to work on logging.

Happy Sunday!

Jill

jodih76

My goals is 11,000

2/01 13,060 steps

2/02 12,067 steps

2/03 8,031 steps

2/04 14,796 steps

2/05 15,745 steps

2/06 13,782 steps

2/07 13,551 steps

2/08 15,205 steps

2/09 3,023 steps Wasn't feeling all that great

2/10 4,751 steps Still wasn't feeling all that great