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Is it really already the third month of 2021?!?
Vaccines are starting to ramp up, and COVID seems to be waning just a bit! And while It is surely too early to relax social distancing, the close of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and the end of summer in the Southern Hemisphere means it's is the perfect time to get out of house and muck about. So go outside and enjoy the weather!!
In the meantime, it is time to commit to another month of health goals.
How It Works
The primary purpose of these monthly challenges is to keep track of your daily step goals for the month; though many of us track other things as well, like body weight exercises, sleep, trips to the gym, logging food, etc. This is not a competition to see who can do the most of whatever, instead it is a challenge to measure your consistency. So whether you do 1k, 5k, 10k or even 40k steps a day, this is measuring how many days out of the monthly total you can hit your goal.
Some might have a constant goal of 10k steps every single day and others might have a variable goal throughout the week, (and some might even plan days off!) for example.
Monday -> Friday = 10k steps a day
Sat & Sun = “6k steps a day,” or “not tracking”
Regardless of how you structure your daily goals, the only thing that matters for the monthly challenge is whether or not you reach what you set out to do.
Suggested Posting Format
1) Post either your constant or variable step goal.
2) Keep track of the # of daily goals achieved out of the monthly minimum and or monthly total
Picture Scavenger Hunt — 3 pictures
March pictures should be a contrast from March 2020. Back then we were all starting to live, or at least read about, lockdowns, 6 foot spacing, and 20 second hand washing; and some of us were even starting to wear masks!!! Whoa!!! How have the people and public places in your area changed since March 2020? Look at your photos from then, and see if it is even possible to recreate the same picture at the same place now. I'm wondering if I will take my first train ride in over a year in March 2021. Maybe. What has your year been like?
The senate cafeteria - just before we went into full lockdown
The first sign of the apocalypse ....
If the commute was still this empty I would still be doing it
Posting
Although you certainly don’t have to post daily, you’ll likely stay closer to what you set out to do by updating the thread several times/week
Injury Notice
If you injure yourself during the month and need to scale back due to the injury, then all you have to do is adjust your goal for that period. If you normally do 10k steps a day but pull a hamstring and decide to do minimal walking (2k steps a day), then all you have to do is change your goal.
Scott | Baltimore MD
Charge 6; Inspire 3; Luxe; iPhone 13 Pro
03-14-2021 05:08
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March goals:
My goal are pretty much the same. 12 k steps per day, 20 floors, weights, yoga, stretching each day.. Plus trying for 14 of 14 active hours per day.
steps - 13 of 13 days over 12k.
floors - 13 of 13 over 20. This comes with a disclaimer, my new Sense has an issue with counting floors. It's showing about 60 floors per day. Need to call support.
weights, stretching & yoga - 13 of 13
03-14-2021 09:54
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3/13-13864
Goals - Muck about March
10K+ steps: 10/24
11K+ steps: 8/16
12K+ steps: 5/8
total steps: 134163/341000
Stretch/Stability work 6/20
Rainy cold day - time for taxes!
03-14-2021 10:12
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Muck-about March - Day 13 & 14
6,000+ steps: 0/5 days
8,000+ steps: 4/15 days
10,000+ steps: 5/5 days
12,000+ steps: 0/5 days
Lose 1½ kg (starting 28.2.21 at 66.3): -.4/1.5
Eat 1 piece of fruit: 11/25 days
Photo Challenge: 0/3
Sorry to hear about problems with your new Fitbit @benvegi. Otherwise are you happy with it? I’ve been toying with the idea of upgrading from my Charge 3. I sometimes have trouble seeing the time.
03-14-2021 11:12
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12,000 steps per day: 14/14
3 sets of 5 exercises every other day: 7/7
Log weight weekly: 2/2
1 hr of exercise each day: 14/14
6.5 hr sleep each day: 12/14
Log meals & water daily: 14/14
1/3 pictures: Home office setup
- Only going in as needed (1/week usually)
Stridekick, Lose It, Renpho
03-14-2021 16:08
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it says I have 79 floors, but the hill today usually only records 22.
Had trouble reading my Charge 3 in sunlight. The Sense has adjustable
light. I can read my Sense where ever I walk now. Even with a moderate
light setting I can get about 6 days between charges. It also charges
faster than the C3.
Other good features is that you can scroll through all of your daily
readings right on the watch. It has features I have not used yet but will
add to my overall satisfaction of the Sense.
03-14-2021 18:46
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Muck-about March Day 14
16K steps/day | 14/31 | |
1 pushup + shoulder extension /day | 14/31 | |
15 weight-lifting days | 8/15 | |
post 3 scavenger pics | 3/3 | |
Sleep 6:15 hours + 20 days or more during the month | 10/20 | |
1 pull-up | 14/31 | |
Unicycle: 15 mins/day for 25 days | 14/25 | |
Lose 2 lbs. Start 168.4 lbs (Mar. 1) | 3/14 | 167.4 |
Log food daily | 14/31 |
Every once and a while I run across something that is really REAL. Like these clever bike racks ...
Yes. Bike racks!
Scott | Baltimore MD
Charge 6; Inspire 3; Luxe; iPhone 13 Pro
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Thanks a lot, @benvegi. The issues with light and not being able to read my ‘watch’ are the same. I think I’ll order the Sense. You would make a great Salesman! Edited: I have a small wrist, so will have to try it on to make sure it’s a good ‘fit’ for me.
03-15-2021 04:38
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new Sense.
03-15-2021 08:02
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3/14-12411
Goals - Muck about March
10K+ steps: 11/24
11K+ steps: 9/16
12K+ steps: 6/8
total steps: 146574/341000
Stretch/Stability work 7/20
Time change is stupid.
03-15-2021 11:53
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Muck-about March - Day 15
6,000+ steps: 0/5 days
8,000+ steps: 4/15 days
10,000+ steps: 6/5 days
12,000+ steps: 0/5 days
Lose 1½ kg (starting 28.2.21 at 66.3): -.4/1.5
Eat 1 piece of fruit: 12/25 days
Photo Challenge: 0/3
@benvegi – thanks again! I got it and and am very happy with my new Sense! ❤️
03-15-2021 16:42
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Muck-about March Day 15
16K steps/day | 15/31 | |
1 pushup + shoulder extension /day | 15/31 | |
15 weight-lifting days | 8/15 | |
post 3 scavenger pics | 3/3 | |
Sleep 6:15 hours + 20 days or more during the month | 10/20 | |
1 pull-up | 15/31 | |
Unicycle: 15 mins/day for 25 days | 15/25 | |
Lose 2 lbs. Start 168.4 lbs (Mar. 1) | 3/14 | 167.4 |
Log food daily | 15/31 |
Scott | Baltimore MD
Charge 6; Inspire 3; Luxe; iPhone 13 Pro
03-16-2021 00:40
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Will do @benvegi . So far, so good.

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16 March
10,000 steps a day for 20 days 10/20
20 days over 12,000 10/20
14 days over 15,000 steps 7/14
4 day over 20,000 steps 2/4
Physio exercises 20 days 12/20
20 exercise sessions (swim, bike, vigorous walk, dance, gym) 10/20
3 Scavenger Hunt pics 3/3
Helen | Western Australia
Want to discuss ways to increase your activity? Visit Get Moving in the Lifestyle Discussion Forum.
03-16-2021 08:45
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Muck-about March Madness 11-15
11.5K Steps/Day: 02/31
700+ Calorie Deficient/Day: 14/31
IF Daily (12 hr weekday/16:8 weekend): 15/31
Weights 2x/week: 1/8
Stretch 4x/week: --/16
Squats 20/day: 05/15
Photo Scavenger Hunt: -/3
Total Steps: 148,827/356,500
I had an extra day off, which has thrown me for a loop with work. Happy Tuesday!
03-16-2021 08:51
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Muck-about March - Day 16
6,000+ steps: 0/5 days
8,000+ steps: 5/15 days
10,000+ steps: 6/5 days
12,000+ steps: 0/5 days
Lose 1½ kg (starting 28.2.21 at 66.3): -.8/1.5
Eat 1 piece of fruit: 13/25 days
Photo Challenge: 0/3
Happy Tuesday @SteppingBooks — hang in there.
Hope you feel better soon @alexthecat. I felt bad for about 36 hours, then back to normal.
03-16-2021 19:54
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@Jotex thanks for sharing that! I'm starting to feel better this evening. Still very tired, so I'm going to turn in early and hope for a better day tomorrow. This was my first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. I keep hearing that many people have worse side effects after the second dose. I'm not looking forward to that.
03-16-2021 23:05
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I heard the same thing about the 2nd dose. Am purposely not planning a thing for a few days after my next one (April 5th).
03-17-2021 01:31
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17 March
10,000 steps a day for 20 days 11/20
20 days over 12,000 11/20
14 days over 15,000 steps 8/14
4 day over 20,000 steps 3/4
Physio exercises 20 days 13/20
20 exercise sessions (swim, bike, vigorous walk, dance, gym) 12/20
3 Scavenger Hunt pics 3/3
Helen | Western Australia
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