Member Stories

Good on you Anna

“Good on you Anna for sharing Go Girl!! One Step after another,that's what my last 2 yrs have been about, and slow but significant progress, with achievable goals are the way to go. Im now a Div 2 Nurse for the last 2 weeks!!! I gave the smokes up a month ago. Yahooo!!! After a 26yr 30 a day habit. !!! There has been a lot of study over the last 2yrs Im a 163cm - 87kg Nurse with sore ankles and feet. As now Im walking a lot wrking 6 days a week. I thought Id try the challenge, because I walk at work, depending on the environment sometimes I don't walk enough to burn the KG's. So I need the motivation and the step goals to make sure I see some results. Becuase often all you want to do is sit down when you get home, and guess what there is where you sit for the next few hours. 16 kg's in 12 mnths is my next big STEP, See you on the JOURNEY!! ”

hi there,-i have recently

“hi there, i have recently finished work and am on 8 weeks paid holiday time. so far ive had 2 weeks. having all this time on my hands i swore i'd do something about my weight, but havent. i went to visit my dad in cairns and saw his ex wife, of whom is like a second mother to me... she told me she was scared about my future health and put me on to this site. ive just done a health assessment and im shocked and devastated. ive never weighed this much in my life. i have to find the motivation to keep to this. its so easy to be lazy. i want to have children though, and at 122kgs, i dont think its a wise idea. thats right. 122kgs. i've got to do this, and i have to do this now. Power on everyone, you only get one chance at life!”

Hi everyone.--After receiving my

“Hi everyone. After receiving my free step counter off my non energetic friend, i couldnt wait to get home to log onto the web site and start. I stopped smoking after 23 years and have been getting up early in the mornings and hitting the pavement for an hour.{beaches are lovely at 6am}. my 14 year old staffy loves to come with me. I will definately be wearing it everyday from now on and cant wait to see the results. Im a widow mother of three lovely girls and would love to loose about 7 kilo and abit more tummy. Heres hoping this will not only side track my mind from the smokes but also help me reach my goal weight. Look out two piece swim suit, this summer for sure..... ”

Wow - what amazing

“Wow - what amazing stories that everyone has shared. Today I bought WW and there it was a free pedometer. I put it right on and started. Not a bad effort I think that I started @ 1pm today and have done 8004 steps.. 5 weeks ago I started looking out for me - and my health to ensure that I am a fit and healthy mum for my 14 month old boy who has just started to walk - someone needs to keep up with him. In the last 5 weeks I have lost 6cm off my waist and 5.5kg. This is really great and an extra motivation - so 10,000steps here I come and I cannot wait for these I-Challenges to head south to Melbourne. Good Luck to everyone.... Lots of Love...”

Wow I'm so impressed

“Wow I'm so impressed and I too was a bit slow to start and move through the process. Initially it was scary to see how much I don't actually move, I work in an office and although I thought I moved around alot - I didn't, which also contributed to my lower back pain. I have found that after my evening meal even if I just hang the clothes on the lines, do the dishes or wash the floor how many calories I'm burning and how many MORE steps I'm achieving. I now cycle go to the gym and swim and do any sort of exercise I can. Like most my weight loss has been slow but I'm still hanging in there and staying positive. Thanks to everyone for your inspiration and a special thank you to those that struggle with an illness which inhibits us from our goals sometimes. HANG IN THERE. ”

This week I have

“This week I have chalked up 2,026,421 Steps. The major part of these steps have been done at work in the shunting yards of the Townsville area. Getting clost to ordering new boots… FLEMO”

Ana, -Your story is

“Ana, Your story is so inspiring! Thank you for sharing it with us who take our health and mobility for granted, it is a very humbling thing to learn of people who overcome illness. Well done to you!”

Hi Ana--What a great

“Hi Ana What a great inspiration you are. My step-sister is also has schizophrenia and struggles with her weight. Like all of us, she has trouble staying motivated, and at the moment is in a bit of a low patch. I am going to share your story with her, and hope that it inspires her as much as it has inspired me! Thanks you for sharing. Kerrie”

1,500,000 steps today... It

“1,500,000 steps today... It only took 4 months and 1 day.. Kathy Gold Coast”

Hi Ana--You go girl!!!

“Hi Ana You go girl!!! Congratulations on your achievements so far. Just to get to where you are is an inspiration to many others and now you have decided to make a change I bet you will surprise yourself with what you can achieve. Remember someone famous once said \"the longest journey starts with a single step\". Enjoy the journey and keep up posted on all the great things that are going to happen for you.”

Found it milder down

“Found it milder down in Perth. But now as we approach Carnavon it's getting Hot. You don't realise just how hot the outback sun is until you're in it - day after day. And the thing is it's only going to get hotter the closer we get to Broome because that's really close to the equator. Anyway, I better get back to walking, because despite all the razza mattaz around the web and all, that is what this challenge is really about - walking! ”

It's now been

“Hi there It\'s now been nearly a month since I smoked and I\'m averaging nearly 16,000 steps a day. Very proud of myself (especially the non-smoking thing). The daylight saving is great because now I can walk the dog before and after work, so my average will just get bigger as my waist and chance of heart attack get smaller. ”

Can I congratulate Ana

“Can I congratulate Ana - 28 Ocotober 2006 - good work - keep going - you can do it! There is so much to see when on your walk - just keep smiling when you are stepping it out - you will enjoy it so much more.”

Hi there,-I just started

“Hi there, I just started yesterday, already 6000 steps. Wish me luck.. SP”

Hi to all the

“Hi to all the new starters.. Wow there certainly has been an increase in stories which is great. I have been doing 10000 since July 1 and I thoroughly suggest that you complete the health history. I do mine monthly as I am way too impatient to wait 3 months. So far I have lost 12 cm between hips and waist, but only 1 kg... And drastically reduced my cholesterol levels... So don\'t rely on those scales, get a tape measure and you will see the real difference. Good luck to all.. Kathy (Gold Coast)”

Hi. Sorry this is

“Hi. Sorry this is so long... I've only been logging my steps for just over a week and am working at slowly increasing my average steps per day. At the moment i'm averaging 4,629 steps per day with my maximum number of steps per day being just over 9,000. I have been suffering from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder since 1997, am extremely (morbidly) obese, and as well as suffering from a foot condition, have asthma which worsens on physical exertion and have "issues" with my lower back. Because of my illnesses I have been on medication that messed my body up, and have gone on crash diets to try and fix it up... resulting in me not eating for months at a time and purging if I even thought of eating. It's taken years for me to learn that this isn't healthy, but now I've come to that decision and decided that I wanted to make a stand against all the stuff that was snowballing from my lack of exercise and bad eating habits. I had heard of the 10,000 steps program through my sister and decided to get a pedometer to see how many steps I actually was doing a day. Originally I thought that I would easily do 10,000 steps a day with the activities that I was already doing so I got a nasty surprise when I realised how few steps I was taking. Since then I have tried to ensure that I was walking every day and have managed to beat my goal of 5,000 steps every day but two this week. Some of the extra activities that I've started doing as well as the walking include tae bo, swimming, and some cardio activities on another dvd. I'm also encouraging a friend of mine who wants to lose some weight for a wedding to join the program because that way we can help to motivate and inspire each other to meet our goals and hopefully exceed them. As yet there has been no change in my weight, size or physical/mental health... but I know this is still early days and I have committed myself for the long haul. Thank you to everyone who has shared their story. Your successes help inspire me on those days that I think I can't possibly take another step. Ana”

Hi everyone in stepping

“Hi everyone in stepping world. Wow I did not think I could make the 10000 steps but shocked myself totally. I found myself dusting off the old step aerobics video, and walking instead of driving to the local shop. The more I stepped the more active I became. Before starting on this I was a real slug in the bug, now after 2 weeks I feel healthier, have more energy and will certainly keep stepping. I found myself going swimming, doing more things with the kids and grandkids. Oh and moving house and cleaning 2 houses inside and out certainly made those steps add up. There were days when I just dropped from exhaustion, but each day I found it easier to do more and more activities. I will continue to step along as it does increase your energy limit which was something I greatly needed. ”

It was after my

“It was after my third hip replacement that I knew something had to change. Inspired by other personal fitness legends such as Grace Kelly and the legendary Herb Elliot I moved into a good space psychologically, prepared myself mentally, fitted a prosthesis to my left stub, and set off. I\'m now leading the workplace in personal fitness and hope to lead the workplace in the 10000 step challenge. If I can do it with only one real foot, anyone can!!”

Hi steppers, just a

“Hi steppers, just a short line to tell you that I didn’t realise Bowen was so beautiful. I have been doing the 10000 steps around different parts of Bowen and have seen beautiful scenery I had never seen before. I have also come across a few small dogs in my travels and man don’t they make your feet move a bit faster and also get the heart rate up. What a feeling. I am enjoying doing the steps and happy walking to you all.”

Hi everyone,-I started the

“Hi everyone, I started the 10,000 steps program two weeks ago, on the same day I stopped smoking after 20 years. I haven\'t had a cigarette since and I am averaging 12,200 steps per day. I\'m not sure if I feel better yet and I haven\'t weighed myself or anything. This program is just one more thing I can focus on instead of smoking. ”

I've been in this

“I've been in this program for about 4 weeks now and I'm so proud to say that my average steps is about 14,000 a day! This is more excersise than I've ever done in my life and I'm very happy to say that I'm making a positive difference to my health and my life. I have now resolved to make a huge effort to change my diet from next week, because while I'm being very active, my eating habits are keeping me from really making a difference to my weight. Writing this here online is one way for me to commit, so wish me luck and keep up the inspiring stories and helpful hints! Happy stepping!”

Hi there gang,--I had

“Hi there gang, I had a old treadmill I brought for "SHE WHO MUST BE OBEYED" (wife) for Christmas one year, anyway guys you know the story, she went like a steam train for a week or two then the only exercise the treadmill was used for was the spiders doing pushups on. I now have the treadmill setup under the house with a DVD player and TV. I put on a DVD and walk/run for a hour on so its great exercise. Also men I know the footie is over but next season move the beer fridge. Put it in another room or move it upstairs, you will get more steps. The more you drink the more steps you get. Captain Percy The Pring Piggies. ”

Hi everyone,-Just thought I'd

“Hi everyone, Just thought I'd give you an update. I am pleased to say that i have lost 8kg and feeling so much better for it. My jeans are beginning to get baggy. I'm feeling fitter. I can manage 10000 steps however i have noticed my toes are going numb on one foot. I'm hoping with more weight loss that this will disappear as i believe it is just poor circulation to the area (If anyone else suffers this let me know).I've chosen to have two walks a day instead of one big one, as this seems to help. keep up the good work and keep on walking. JAK”

yeeeeee,haaaaaaa, just clicked over

“yeeeeee,haaaaaaa, just clicked over my first million. G.D.S”

Well I started a

“Well I started a much needed diet today, Im 80kgs and 173cms tall. My baby boy is now 8 months old and I think I can no longer use the excuse "oh Ive just had a baby!!" I have a good 10kgs to lose and I think this website is just the motivation I need. Wish me luck!! Bye Emma”