07-15-2017 15:36
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07-15-2017 15:36
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I recently joined the Fitbit family and am enjoying it very much. I earned a sneaker award for 10,000 steps in one day. this was a great accomplishment for me as I am 70 years old. The notification stated that 10,000 steps per day was the recommended amount of steps for a day. However this is an unrealistic goal for me. That day was a frantic day and I was exhausted at the end of it. I am wondering what is a realistic goal for me. Does anyone have any ideas. I have a fairly demanding job that I can build on for steps,but am quite sedentary when not working. These are the days I need to have a goal to shoot for. Hoping to get some ideas.
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07-16-2017 11:09
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07-16-2017 11:09
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You know that really depends on you. Set it for what is attainable to you. You do not have to make 10K a day if you cant.
If you consistently go over that goal then up the goal form there.
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07-16-2017 11:09
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07-16-2017 11:09
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You know that really depends on you. Set it for what is attainable to you. You do not have to make 10K a day if you cant.
If you consistently go over that goal then up the goal form there.
Wendy | CA | Moto G6 Android
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07-16-2017 11:10
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07-16-2017 11:10
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going to move this to Get Moving forum as it has nothing to do with challenges
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07-17-2017 09:20
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07-17-2017 09:20
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That's awesome @souper! You just joined the Fitbit family and already got the 10,000 badge, you're doing amazing girl.
The same happens to me, I used to do the 10,000 steps but now due to my job I just do half of what I used to do. As our dear friend @WendyB mentioned, you go slow but with big achievements just set a goal and reach it everyday.
Don't forget to share your achievements with your friends if you use the Fitbit app, now we have the Community tab!
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07-17-2017 18:53
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07-17-2017 18:53
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I don't think any of us can know what a realistic goal for you is. You know your fitness level and stamina better than we do. How many steps do you normally get in a day? Maybe set a goal slightly above that as your goal.
Good luck!
