How do you get those extra steps in?

[zapleahy]

I live about four miles from my workplace and although I haven't yet walked all four miles to or from work, there are a few games I play during the week to increase my stepcount.

Some days I'll take the hillier, windier, unnecessarily long route to BART (San Francisco's heavy-rail rapid transit system). Almost always, I forgo the escalator for the stairs. Today, that act alone added 5 flights of stairs and over 250 steps to my morning journey.

My other favorite "cheat" is high stepping in place. Sure, I may look a little odd bouncing up and down while typing at my makeshift standing desk, but it feels good to keep the blood flowing and the legs moving! 

What do you do to get your extra steps in?

[Dominique]

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@Zee wrote:
Dominique is there a charge for the premium package and I assume there is, what is that charge if I may ask.

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It's in the link I provided:

The price is in British Pounds because I'm in Europe, but it will be in US dollars if you're on the other side of the Atlantic.

Disclaimer: I didn't pay for the package, it was provided to me courtesy of Fitbit (they consider me as some kind of VIP!).

[Zee]

Mkchaereddy, 15K steps for a new FitBitter is super impressive. Welcome to the community and keep steeping, moving and climbing. You are starting off right.

[Zee]

So nice of you to say Weimerj, just paying it forward. Have you had a chance to tackle those stairs during the work day? Keep moving, and have a Stepping Day.

[Zee]

Thanks Alex and Dominique for the very useful and informative information. It's greatly appreciated. You guys, all of you in the community. ROCK! Better yet, you STEP!

[weimerj]

Six flights so far, but it's still early, and thanks for asking. 

[Zee]

That's awesome Weimerj, keep climbing. 👍

[Jabrat]

have a great time Ali - will miss you - don't forget the pictures 🙂

[Jabrat]

Zee is full of life and is without a doubt a pleasure to interact with 🙂

[Jabrat]

Thank you Ali - my pleasure - you are all an inspiration

[Jabrat]

Zee I have watched your numbers go up - I am very excited for you - and also excited about my new Emoji keyboard on my iPhone

[Zee]

Jabrat, thanks for all you do. You know I am Lil Sissy. 😄. I strive to be s good at this as you and Ali are. That keyboard Rocks, right?

[Zee]

Jabrat, thanks for your kind words. Thank you all. I enjoy interacting with you all.

[KLEH]

I pace while I'm on the phone, I pace while listening to a book on my iPad, and I refuse to turn on the t.v. until I reach at least 80% of my daily goal...the steps add up really quickly when you're doing chores, running errands, etc.

[BelieveInMe]

I love taking my dogs out for a walk every day.  I usually wait until after supper so that I can make sure I make up for any extra steps I need to reach my goal for the day.

[MDadourian]

Dogs can keep people motivated and accountable. Walking the dog is a question of who is walking who? True win win situation.

- Michael Dadourian

[Zee]

Excellent BeliveInMe, keep moving and stepping! 🏃

[Zee]

That's funny Mike, you're both getting excercise so that's a good thing. Keep Moving!

[MDadourian]

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@Zee wrote:
That's funny Mike, you're both getting excercise so that's a good thing. Keep Moving!

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Absolutely Zee. 

[Hats26]

I cannot wait till the day when I can/am ready to get a dog. 

[get2fitK8]

While I make my tea or wait for the microwave I walk around the kitchen island. If i'm on the phone I'm walking a curciut of my house.