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Walking and winning
“Keep walking and keep smiling.”
- Tiny Tim
How many steps do you get in every day? It’s easy to track our steps these days with the help of phones and smart watches. It’s definitely not the best measurement to assess our physical health, but I would guess that people clocking in more than 7,500 steps a day are healthier, on average, than people who accumulate less than 7,500 steps a day. I am not factoring in diet, exercise routines, preventative health and sleep habits. I’m just focusing on steps. I would also suggest that people in the 7,500+ steps group have a better overall quality of life simply due to the amount of physical activity through the day. Again, on average.
I admit that sometimes I take walking for granted. I work from home, and especially in the winter, I really don’t have much reason to be walking. There have been days the past few months where I didn’t even rack up a couple thousand steps. I don’t feel like it is a coincidence that I have packed on some extra weight during that time. I also feel like I lost motivation to be productive. When I was racking up 7,500+ steps a day six months ago, I feel like I had more energy throughout my day.
I have chosen to stop taking walking for granted. I use a stand up desk while working, so it forces me to stay on my feet throughout the day. Using a wireless headset, I…
