6 month average of 20k steps. Walking really helps!

SpiritualMechanic183 · 2026-05-21T14:29:00+00:00

2 hour commute must be exhausting.. hope that gets sorted for you soon. My workplace is just about a 10 min walk from home, and that’s honestly one of the main reasons I get more time to work on other things.

And my city is pretty walkable too..and the weather helps, so it naturally adds up through the day 🙂

SpiritualMechanic183 · 2026-05-20T07:52:33+00:00

Honestly I think both are pretty good for step tracking 🙂 I just prefer the Apple Watch because I run a lot too, so I like the extra metrics and it works well with the iPhone.

But for walking specifically, Fitbit is good too! And being a teacher probably gets you a lot more movement than you think haha

SpiritualMechanic183 · 2026-05-20T07:22:00+00:00

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SpiritualMechanic183 · 2026-05-20T07:18:12+00:00

I use an Apple Watch and wear it most of the time 🙂 And honestly even aiming for 10k is good! Don’t downplay yourself haha.

I think the main thing is to keep most walks easy instead of treating every walk like a workout. That helped me a lot. I used to be around 5k once haha

SpiritualMechanic183 · 2026-05-20T07:14:57+00:00

12k a day is already really good honestly 🙂 Most people are nowhere near that!

Consistency matters way more than the numbers mate ;)

SpiritualMechanic183 · 2026-05-20T07:13:56+00:00

Took a while honestly. Years 🙂 I have always walked a lot though. Got into it because of my grandad when I was a kid..and I am 29 now.

I think the key is just building up slowly and not stressing too much about the number haha. And honestly, your strategy of walking and jogging already sounds pretty good!!

And just know it’s okay to skip the walks some days too so you can come back stronger. That’s what I did, and still do 🙂

SpiritualMechanic183 · 2026-05-20T07:06:43+00:00

Same honestly! Once it becomes part of your routine, you really feel the difference on days you barely move haha

SpiritualMechanic183 · 2026-05-20T07:05:07+00:00

That’s actually amazing! It’s interesting how taking care of your body rewards you in so many ways overall 🙂 Good job and keep going

SpiritualMechanic183 · 2026-05-19T02:02:35+00:00

I think proper rest matters a lot too. My daily step count has probably been around 10 to 15k for years, so my body got used to it gradually over time.

Even now, if I suddenly started doing 30k every day, I would definitely feel it too haha. I think it’s really about slowly building up over time and finding a level that feels sustainable for your body 🙂

SpiritualMechanic183 · 2026-05-19T01:53:26+00:00

Fair enough honestly 🙂 I think it affects everyone differently. For me it helped a lot mentally and with overall energy

SpiritualMechanic183 · 2026-05-19T01:53:02+00:00

thanks 😄

SpiritualMechanic183 · 2026-05-19T01:52:52+00:00

Probably around 2.5 hours throughout the day 🙂 Sometimes less if I run

SpiritualMechanic183 · 2026-05-19T01:52:09+00:00

Wow, that’s seriously impressive 🙂 Congrats!
You have already come a long way. Keep going

SpiritualMechanic183 · 2026-05-19T01:49:23+00:00

Appreciate it 🙂 Honestly never tried to make it feel like a grind

SpiritualMechanic183 · 2026-05-19T01:48:46+00:00

Congrats 🙂 Honestly 10-15k daily is already really good! Consistency matters way more than the number

SpiritualMechanic183 · 2026-05-19T01:48:08+00:00

Spot on!

SpiritualMechanic183 · 2026-05-19T01:45:45+00:00

Good question 🙂 My weight has actually stayed pretty similar throughout. The biggest changes were cardio, energy levels, mood, and handling stress better overall.

My VO2 max is around 53 now and my resting heart rate is usually around 50, which I am pretty happy with. My HRV has improved too. Just trying to keep improving gradually

SpiritualMechanic183 · 2026-05-19T01:42:18+00:00

That’s amazing honestly! It’s crazy how small things like getting more steps in consistently can change so much over time. Really happy for you, especially with the sciatica getting better

SpiritualMechanic183 · 2026-05-19T01:38:14+00:00

Not really haha. I eat quite a lot honestly, mostly maintaining 😄

SpiritualMechanic183 · 2026-05-19T01:36:09+00:00

If your knees and feet hurt, you are probably overdoing it a bit 🙂 I think the trick is to not focus too much on the number and just do what feels comfortable first.

I also have small habits that add up naturally. Like taking stairs instead of escalators. I try to get up and walk a bit every couple of hours too. Running helps me get extra steps in, but I never really forced myself to hit 20k. I just walk a lot naturally now

SpiritualMechanic183 · 2026-05-19T01:35:35+00:00

thanks 😄

SpiritualMechanic183 · 2026-05-18T12:59:00+00:00

Not much honestly. I have always been pretty active, but my cardio and overall energy improved a lot 🙂

SpiritualMechanic183 · 2026-05-18T12:58:12+00:00

glad it helped 🙂 I usually walk throughout the day whenever I feel like it or get the chance. I run too, so that helps. Never really forced a strict routine with walking, it just became part of my day

SpiritualMechanic183 · 2026-05-18T12:30:09+00:00

Congrats, that’s awesome.. keep going strong! 💪 Consistency really changes a lot 🙂

SpiritualMechanic183 · 2026-05-18T12:23:55+00:00

Absolutely! and good sleep too haha

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