walk 10,000 steps a day

It is official, I’ve lost 20 lbs on this 10,000 Steps A Day thing! Isn’t that amazing?

I can’t believe that it just took walking for an hour a day and modest changes in my diet to achieve this! I am thrilled, beyond thrilled, and I think that I’ll keep this up, since it is more of a lifestyle than anything.

I know that walking the 10,000 steps a day is really helpful. After just a week of walking and watching what I eat (i.e. no more of my lovely blueberry muffins) I lost about 2 lbs!

I came down with a cold though… so I’m feeling a bit like I’m staring all over again from scratch. Still, its been great so far. THe morning walks help my clear my head before the day begins.

I’ve been keeping a blog about this goal here: http://www.tenksteps.com

I’d be lying if I made it sound like i leap out of bed every morning to do this, but I’m always happy I go.

I’ve been doing my best to keep up my walking… but its hard, and I feel like a fool with that stupid pedometer on my waiste all day! But, I know it has to be done, so I’m still working on it.

I know, actually, that its working because I do FEEL stronger, and it takes longer to get winded, etc. So, despite the fact that I havne’t really dealt with my diet yet, I sense the changes in my body.

For more details check out my blog about walking: http://www.tenksteps.com/ashleys_posts/index.html

I really want to do this—to lose weight, to look better, and to be healthier. Its been harder than the simple “walk a lot” plan sounded.

I’ve been documenting my story here—if you’re interested—http://www.tenksteps.com/ashleys_posts/index.html

Its great to find this community for support too!