How I did it: I tracked my number of steps over three ordinary days, averaged the results, and plotted a gradual increase from that number to my goal (10,000 steps per day) over the course of six weeks.  I tried to hit my daily quota without going too far over it, and my legs slowly grew stronger so that I can now walk 4-5 miles a day without undue fatigue.  Now I just have to keep at it!

Lessons & tips: Be conservative at first, and let your body adjust to the new demands on it.

Resources: I used an Omron HJ-112 pedometer.  I plotted my progress using a chart on a Google Docs spreadsheet.

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Aug 06, 03:56PM PDT | 1 comment | 6 cheers