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Working that 9-5 job

‎10-26-2014 16:27

‎10-26-2014 16:27

I have had my fit bit for a few days now and I do love it.

I used to wear another pedometer at work so I already knew that the aim of 10,000 steps a day is very difficult to achieve. I work that 9-5 job where unfortunately 90% of my day involves sitting at a desk. Seeing other people and friends on fitbit constantly achieve 10,000 steps is a little demotivating.

I know I shouldn't compare since we all lead such different lives. I do exercise thought, I actively work though the 21 day fix and T25 program from beachbody. It still doesn't really get steps up as dramatically as I would like.

Anyone else in the same boat? How do you work with this?

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‎02-19-2015 08:47

In response to mommyknits

‎02-19-2015 08:47

I work an office job as well. (I am also a very avid crossfitter, so though I don't always get a lot of steps, I do workout). When I first got the fitbit, I noticed how incredibly sedentary I am between noon and about 4pm. Huge eye opener. I have the luxury of getting up basically whenever I want, so I tend to go on short 5-7 minute walks almost every hour. Many will say that they have a lot that needs to be done in that time, but I've just increased my productivity before and after my walks.
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‎03-11-2015 08:51

‎03-11-2015 08:51

@Adelina-P  I am in the same boat. I work 8-5 5 days a week. I'm trying to go from 146 to 135. I am 5'5 and running a 5k in May. Just started to ACTUALLY work-out, workout again since October consistently again on Monday.

 

 

 

 

Any tips for my fitbit charge and how to get the most out of it? Anyone?? Thanks

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‎03-15-2015 03:16

‎03-15-2015 03:16

I'm in the same boat. I love my job but sitting at a desk for 8 hours per day has led to me putting 25 extra pounds over the past year. I go to the gym before work and I've started going for walks during my 30 minute lunch breaks. It's rough because I live in FL and it's HOTT and I get all sweaty but I don't care. It's better than getting fatter! If I don't get 10,000 steps each day that's fine with me. The fitbit is helping me track calories and that makes up the difference! Good luck!!

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‎03-15-2015 11:23

‎03-15-2015 11:23

I work the typical 9-5ish job as well. I've had my fitbit since December and here are some things I do to counter the inactivity of the typical office worker..

-- Park my car far away from the office building

-- Take stairs. I never take the elevator

-- If possible, talk to co-workers face to face instead of emailing

-- Stand up and stretch once per hour

-- If I feel tired at my desk, I go for a nice 10-15 minute walk. It wakes me up

 

The most important thing is to make a habit of doing these things. Make it a normal part of your day because consistancy makes your co-workers question your habits a lot less.

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