12-06-2013 10:31
12-06-2013 10:31
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?
11-08-2014 18:52
11-10-2014 05:36
11-10-2014 05:36
I get my steps in by doing some Zumba, spin class, and walking my dog. Going to the track when I get off from work--we have an outdoor lighted track--most of the time I do 30 minutes---I will be increasing my time and mileage this week...so here come more stepping and my clothes are getting very loose...I just love this fitbit.....LOL
11-11-2014 21:49
11-11-2014 21:49
11-12-2014 04:18
11-12-2014 04:18
11-12-2014 07:14
11-12-2014 07:14
How does one post an entry into this blog? I asked the Fitbit support folks and they said they don't maintain such a blog site.
I can comment on a post that's already there, but not create a new one.
11-12-2014 07:55
11-12-2014 07:55
hi there. go to Community and then Forum and type your question in the space that I think says "comments". I believe that is how I got started 🙂
11-14-2014 18:15
11-14-2014 18:15
Living in Montana, I don't have a mall close to me. but I do have a Costco Warehouse and a WalMart. When it's cold out I head for one of these stores and walk all the isles....usually can get about 3000 to 4000 steps in.
Another trick, my bike/eliptical combo machine is in the livingroom. I put the fitbit in my side of my sock and bike or stride any time I watch the tv. Since I hate the exercise bike I do tend to do more productive things around the house before getting steps in on the bike. Other days, i just walk in place while watching tv.
11-17-2014 06:22
11-17-2014 06:22
This weekend--I went to the mall and forgot my fitbit....I was at the mall for about 2-3 hours...next time I am making sure I don't leave my fitbit behind....but will make up for this weekend..back to Zumba, running, spinning
11-19-2014 03:23
11-19-2014 03:23
11-21-2014 09:39
11-21-2014 09:39
This is just a few of the things I do.
11-22-2014 13:00
11-22-2014 13:00
This morning, I planned on doing a 3.5 mile walk/jog in about an hour around my hilly neighborhood lake and streets. When I got to the end of my cul-de-sac where my house is at, I was at 3.57 miles. Seemed like a waste to be so close to 3.6, so I walked one more time around my cul-de-sac and ended at 3.64 miles.
During the mid-afternoon, I wanted to do 4 miles, but when I got close to the 3 mile marker, I decided to go for more. When I got to the 3.87 distance, I figured if I just went "a little further..." and then head for home, I could break 4.5 miles. I wound up doing 5.03 miles.
Tonight South East Outings is having a walk/hike on the Hillbsoro Trail south of Birmingham, AL. A two mile out and two mile back old converted rail line.
All in all, will probably have around 32,240 steps taken today and over 3,000 calories burned. Right around 13 miles.
11-24-2014 12:56
11-24-2014 12:56
I don't have a car, so when I get a lift I am dropped off a good 10 blocks from by faculty, so the walk is always great. Same when going home, that is another 5 blocks at least.
Also, I dance when I am cleaning/showering/cooking/doing anything. Makes things a lot more fun
11-24-2014 20:34
11-24-2014 20:34
I walk around at work too. I take the stairs 4 flights up and donw I am working on doing that more often. Every litle bit helps.
11-25-2014 14:50
11-25-2014 14:50
How I get extra steps in m y day I try to push myself to park a little further away from the doors of places I go to and walk around outside when it isnt snowing. For me also I am actively looking for a job so I am walking everywheres like in Malls so that is an extra benifet. Or apply to places that are clustured close together in small area. I also hit the gym atleast twice a week.
11-30-2014 06:10
11-30-2014 06:10
11-30-2014 12:22
11-30-2014 12:22
Happy Fitbitversary Ali! You rock 🙂 congratulations on those massive numbers, really happy for you!!! xx
12-01-2014 04:13
12-01-2014 04:13
Way to Go Ali...my battery died. I need to get back on the road very, very soon! LOL
12-01-2014 05:36
12-03-2014 14:10
12-03-2014 14:10
My battery died--still waiting on battery but I am still moving! My Fitbit will be up and running again!
12-12-2014 04:04
12-12-2014 04:04