By reading other's stories you may find a tip or inspirational tale that will help you increase your motivation and activity levels. If you have a tip, trick, story or tale please share it, other's may be encouraged by your efforts!
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| 16th May 2012 |
Hi I started with the 10,000 Steps program in late April. I also see a gym coach on Saturday mornings. I have found recording my steps with a comment has been great. I print this out and take it to my gym coach. This has created an extra level of accountability for continuing on with the program.
I haven't started to lose weight yet. I am hoping this is because I am building muscles :)
Unfortunately I have already been diagnosed with diabetes type II. The walking has helped me keep my blood sugar readings in the desired zone. Kathie
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16th May 2012 by penny scott (Ohio)
I'm inspired by your accountability. I see people at the YMCA who have type II and work out to lower it, and weight loss comes with it, so you will get there! Penny
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| 5th May 2012 |
Boy , I feel like a sloth, I am studying currently and I feel like my bottom is like a chair. Today I will not only concentrate on my goal 'to get the ass-signment done' but also to get off my butt and look after me. I have only six months to go before I finish and there has to be a life after all of this.... So today I have taken the first step..... the first step of the next journey...
Cheers, good luck to everyone out there in cyberspace....
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16th May 2012 by penny scott (Ohio)
so tough to study and work out at the same time! maybe a couple of 'quick walk/jog outside for a couple of minute' breaks? congrats on all the brain work! penny
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| 1st May 2012 |
I have spent my life worrying about weight loss, periodically doing something about it then falling off the wagon again! I found this site recommended in a Weight Watchers magazine and it is suiting my obsessive/ compulsive nature! I am actually sticking to something for more than a week!
Here is what I did:
1. Bought a pedometer
2. Joined 10000 Steps
3. Accepted last month’s challenge (basic, but I came in mid-way through the month & still managed 93%)
4. Started counting points (in a loose way) based on the old Weight Watcher books I still had
5. Uploaded all my CD's onto ITunes (took me days!)
6. Dug out an old IPod Shuffle & downloaded masses of rock & dance tunes
7. Bought a new set of headphones (fabulous!!! Sennheiser) couldn't stand the stupid ear bud things any longer
8. Found a local half marathon happening in June and persuaded a friend to enter with me
9. Stopped drinking beer during the week
10. Decided to stop worrying about losing weight & just
Concentrated on getting fit
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1st May 2012 by Lynne Rose
Welcome Jennifer,
Congrats on all the positive steps you've made lately on your 'new journey'. I've lost weight since joining in late Sept. If you want a virtual walking buddy I'm at lynne_pr@optusnet.com.au.
I'm in Brisbane.
Happy stepping!
Lynne
1st May 2012 by Heather R
This program really does help to raise awareness of your physical activity (or sometimes lack of) and I have found it very motivating, Jennifer. You've made a great start! I've just managed to finish the Indian trek and I'm now keen to push on with the NZ challenge at the medium rate. See you there!
5th May 2012 by wendy saligari
I love your can do attitude.... Excellent.... I will follow your advice....... Just do it....
16th May 2012 by Joan Denison
That is fantastic well done. You have inspired me to get going. Thank you
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| 4th April 2012 |
Hi.
I have been a member of 10,000 Steps since 2008, on and off.
2010 was a horror year and a wake up call, snapped my right Achilles twice in the same year, and then had to start a rehab program, to learn to walk again.
2011 saw me getting bigger and bigger. At 103.5kg I thought I have got to do something about this, so made a new years resolution at the beginning of this year.
I am now 96.3kg and walked my first millionth step day before yesterday. Its true what they say, you don't know what you've got till its gone, I lost my mobility for a year and now that I have it back I cherish it each and every day.
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5th April 2012 by Robyn Cooper
Congratulations on your 1 millionth step. It's an awesome feeling when you reach that first million.
It is true what they say that you don't know what you've got till it's gone, well done on getting your mobility back.
Keep going, you are doing great!
6th April 2012 by Wendy Telford
Well done overcoming injury with such persistence. I fell off the wagon, for no good reason, so am inspired to follow your example. wendy
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| 14th February 2012 |
Hello, I joined this program on 06/02/2012 and enjoy it. It encouraged me to start walking again around the beach and parks, enjoy fresh air instead of going gym after 1 year. I got my confidence back. Also I start dancing too. Thanks to every one there who prepared this program. Good luck to everyone. Homira
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16th February 2012 by Lynne Rose
Hi Homira,
Congrats on joining...Been a member since late Sept...It's helped me a great deal losing weight, feeling fitter, and especially feeling much calmer n all mentally...I've lost two sizes in my shorts alone...Fun shopping for sure! Go to Walking Buddies Bundaberg where various steppers have put their email addresses if you'd like to have them/me be your virtual buddy. Where do you live? I'm in Brisbane,Australia.
Lynne
18th March 2012 by Derek Jarrett
Hi
I joined today so look out the 1st 10000 steps
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| 14th February 2012 |
Hi my name is Rita I joined on the 6/12/12 even as I had an knee operation this has been good for me as I challenge myself every day to do more steps great for rehabilitation.
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16th February 2012 by Lynne Rose
Welcome Rita.
Good on you as we say down here for joining..I found it via the Net...How did you find it? How long since your knee op? Was it a replacement?
All the best. As I mentioned to Homira feel free to go to Walking Buddies - Bundaberg where some of us have shared our email addys in case any one wants a virtual stepping buddy.
Have a great rest of February and beyond.
Lynne
Brisbane,Australia
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| 11th February 2012 |
Hi everyone, I have just heard about this and joined tonight! Cant wait to start, I will have to count my steps the old fashioned way tomorrow, but will be heading off to get my 10,000 steps pedometer on Monday. This is just the motivation I need to get walking!
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| 7th February 2012 |
Hello, I joined this site yesterday. But have been walking for 1 week now. Am so glad I stumbled on this site. There is nothing more motivating than being cheered on by people with similar goals. I have done every fad diet possible. I figured I have to find a way to loose weight in a healthy way. I was 103kg when I started and 99kg now. I intend to take it one day at a time. I need loads of encouragement and motivation. Wish me luck!
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8th February 2012 by Heather R
Good on you newcomers! Nothing like feeling better and fitter to keep you motivated. Sending loads of encouragement to keep on with it. :)
12th February 2012 by Susan Fabricius
hi good luck, that's the best way to do it one day at a time.
19th February 2012 by Lynne Rose
Good on you for 'stumbling on 10,000 Steps Site' - sounds like me...smile smile.
All the very best in your journey. You've made a great start already with your weight loss...I say to myself..."bit by bit like baby butterflies" (even though they don't step I love butterflies)...If you want virtual walking buddies check out 'Walking Buddies Bundaberg' where some of us visit and leave messages with our email addresses...Have a great journey.
Lynne
17th March 2012 by Susan Fabricius
I love this site and have managed over 4 million steps,good luck and happy walking.
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| 26th January 2012 |
I started the 10,000 steps challenge in 2010 as a way to keep me inspired and motivated to keep moving, lose weight and better manage my diabetes.
In February 2011 I had to go for surgery to remove a tumour from the middle of my brain. It did slow me down a bit but I have continued to use 10,000 steps to keep me motivated to keep walking. I cannot recommend it enough :)
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12th February 2012 by phyllis Colvin
thank you for your amazing inspiration :D
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