Aim for 100,000 steps per week

[drtkrup1]

My fitbit regimen is to aim for 100,000 steps per week. I have to average just under 15,000 steps daily to reach that goal and I look forward to my weekly email progress report on Monday night to make sure that I am on target. I was averaging about 70,000 steps a week, but made a few changes to find the extra 30,000. I get off my commuter train at the furthest possible stop which adds another 1.5 miles to my walk to and from work every day. I force myself to use the steps at work between floors and I add one leisurely walk of another mile or two at lunch. These little changes really add up and I can comfortably make my weekly 100,000 step goal without any pain. I also improved my eating habits and strictly eat salads every day for lunch. These changes have resulted in dropping 24 pounds over the last 4 months. I have been dropping 1-2 lbs per week consistently and it really has made an unbelievable difference. I know the weight loss will stop as my body acclimates to my increased workout, but I am happy to maintain this weight and workout regimen as I have never felt better.

I just wanted people to know that the Fitbit does work and it provides an instant status on your workout progress. That is important to me as I want to know how well I am doing at any time. It also gives me that extra motivation to make sure that I hit my daily goal.

[WendyB]

Sounds like you are doing great!  Happy stepping!

[Blackberry · Accepted solution]

A few things that work for me.

• I have an online fitness buddy who uses a fitbit....we encourage each other to keep going.  
• I "steal" steps all the time (by parking in a far corner of the shopping center lot; taking a five minute walk after a meeting at work; even walking around when brushing my teeth.  It all really adds up.  
• Walk at lunch
• If I arrive at an appointment early, I'll take a quick stroll.  A few minutes means a few hundred steps.
• I set the intention of getting a certain number of steps a day and keep that intention in mind throughout the day.  

[hgignac]

Having a Fitbit friend is a really good idea.  Bringing friendly competition and encouragement into your daily routine would help a lot.

[Algenon]

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@drtkrup1 wrote:

I just wanted people to know that the Fitbit does work and it provides an instant status on your workout progress. That is important to me as I want to know how well I am doing at any time. It also gives me that extra motivation to make sure that I hit my daily goal.

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I have tried many other things and I agree, fitbit does work.  It is amazing how adding in extra steps can increase your weight loss.   Congratulations on your status!

[williamhj]

Great post!  I've been clearing 100K most weeks as well.  Some days it is tough and I'm trying to just get my 5 miles in by the end of the day, while other days I'm making up for it.  In the past I'd take a long walk at night after the kids go to bed, but lately I've been running and that is a great way to add steps in a much shorter amount of time.  Having the fitbit has an impact for sure - walk just a bit further to hit the next milestone etc.  The distance definitely adds up and I can feel the difference. 

[Prosper]

Great post. I am actually shooting for 100,000 steps per 5 days in the Work Week Hustle. I've got about three friends who we consistently push each other towards this goal each week. Looking for some more 15,000 - 20K steppers per day to fill out this group challenge. Here's my link.                                 //www.fitbit.com/user/33V6GF

[PaleoCrossfit]

@Prosper My goal is also to have 100k in the workweek. I've been out of town/country for a while for work, so this is my first week to really try!

[drtkrup1]

Update - I am now routinely hitting 120,000 - 130,000 steps per week and my increased total is due to my Fitbit buddies and our daily and workweek challenges. The challenges are a great way to find extra motivation and add more steps. Happy stepping folks.

[WendyB]

@drtkrup1 Woot for you! Thats awesome!

[SunsetRunner]

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@drtkrup1 wrote:

Update - I am now routinely hitting 120,000 - 130,000 steps per week and my increased total is due to my Fitbit buddies and our daily and workweek challenges. The challenges are a great way to find extra motivation and add more steps. Happy stepping folks.

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That's fantastic.  Soon you'd be ready for my weekend warrior challege.   

[DavideFitbit]

Fantastic! you all have a great determination and commitment, congratulations for that and all the progress you've made so far. I know you'll all be able to reach your goals. Happy stepping.  

[scotsbabe2016]

hi there got 9000 and more steps today, first time 🙂 was trying to get my 10,000 step badge

[tarasis]

Having been only fairly poor with my walking the last couple of years, I've got back into it and have just switched to aim for 100k a week (well 15k a day). In part to do something about the 8kg I've put on, though increasing that count as we move towards Autumn and Winter is probably not going to help.

[scotsbabe2016]

thanks for the reply 🙂 but due to muscular pain need to give it a rest

[DanielleinDC]

Is that a challenge? Because I'm seriously thinking of finding a way to get in 100,000 per week. I'm already finding ways to get extra steps when I change buses and walking around the floor of my office buiding at least once or twice an hour. I'm also trying to make it a habit of doing the Leslie Sansone one-mile "happy walk" every morning, which gives me maybe 1,100-1,200 steps.

[drtkrup1]

My goal was not to challenge everyone - but rather to demonstrate how a target number helps with your fitness regimen. But if you want to take it as a challenge, that is great. I initially tried to reach 10,000 steps per day and after a while, that seemed a lot easier. My next big goal was to step it up and shoot for 100,000 a week. As you reach each plateau, your body gets used to the exercise and it becomes easier. That is also why you have to keep challenging yourself. Good luck and keep stepping.

[tarasis]

If you want someone to challenge you then feel free to friend me. I've switched myself to having an official 12500 step goal per day, but im unofficially using 15k a day and last weeks step count was 120k (83k, and 103k the weeks before that).

[Moro72]

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@drtkrup1 wrote:

My fitbit regimen is to aim for 100,000 steps per week. I have to average just under 15,000 steps daily to reach that goal and I look forward to my weekly email progress report on Monday night to make sure that I am on target. I was averaging about 70,000 steps a week, but made a few changes to find the extra 30,000. I get off my commuter train at the furthest possible stop which adds another 1.5 miles to my walk to and from work every day. I force myself to use the steps at work between floors and I add one leisurely walk of another mile or two at lunch. These little changes really add up and I can comfortably make my weekly 100,000 step goal without any pain. I also improved my eating habits and strictly eat salads every day for lunch. These changes have resulted in dropping 24 pounds over the last 4 months. I have been dropping 1-2 lbs per week consistently and it really has made an unbelievable difference. I know the weight loss will stop as my body acclimates to my increased workout, but I am happy to maintain this weight and workout regimen as I have never felt better.

I just wanted people to know that the Fitbit does work and it provides an instant status on your workout progress. That is important to me as I want to know how well I am doing at any time. It also gives me that extra motivation to make sure that I hit my daily goal.

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First time since i bought the fitbit 4 years ago, i did it, more than 100000 steps per week.

[MMV12]

My goal in the Work Week Hustle Challenges wiht colleagues is 100,000 steps! I aim for 130,000 steps per week!!