@@NinjaAirBike I LOVE walking in the middle of the street at night or in the early morning. It puts me in a certain mindset-one where everything seems possible ⚡️
I don’t know about craziest BUT I’ll put the kettle on to boil, and walk around the block twice to let it heat and then cool a little to make coffee. I can even manage three walks around the block. Do that twice a day and it adds up!!
I just started 20K steps a day after 3 months of walking daily, increasing to 10K then 12k. I never needed to lose weight but 15-20k steps a day surprisingly requires A LOT of discipline to show up every single day. Self love is discipline. Discipline equals freedom. My mental health has never been better. I’m happy every single day I rarely get upset or down like before. Previously I was very sad most days. I’m way more motivated in other areas of my life. I sleep a lot better. I can’t name anything it doesn’t improve but the benefits in some areas are truly life changing. It saved my life.
20k steps a day is amazing isn't it? I used to do it in 2021 (I was walking to work and back from someone else's house and walking in my lunch break too, so was walking for 3 hours a day Monday to Friday.. I've never been as happy before or since. I also lost 3 dress sizes in 6 weeks eating 1500 calories of my usual plant exclusive diet (food matters, not just amount of calories, but types of food, as processed foods cause insulin resistance and stop weight loss, a plant exclusive diet gets rid of that)
That’s amazing!! Congrats! Walking after meals is great because it helps lower the blood sugar impact of your food. :) I have been walking extra steps recently as well and feel so strong in my body. My posture is much better!
I love learning a new language while walking! Usually not the entire walk, but 20-30 minutes using a Space Repetition language apps is so rewarding, I learn other languages and grammar better while walking.
I also have a small stepper and i gained the habit of use it when watching youtube/social medie or tv. Completely doable. I do 12 000 stp a day and have a desk job/kids/house management... i do 3k before work after my morning workout, 1k midle morning, 3k lunch, 1k midle afternoon and 3k before dinner 1k after dinner. Going to step it up in the weekends and see if i can achieve the habit of 15 k.
Thanks for sharing, Monica! This is such a great breakdown of how to consistently hit those steps. I really believe everyone can get to 12-15k a day-just takes some planning and the diligence to get off our booties when it’s time to walk. :)
I agree 100% with the walk and wake strategy. The first walk of the day feels the best in my opinion, and it’s so easy and enjoyable to crank out 2-3 miles in the morning. Whereas the other walks later in the day are definitely more of “chores” and activities that require more commitment and discipline.
Thanks for sharing! Yes, I can definitely relate to this. The first morning walk is just divine ☀️ 🥰 I also appreciate evening walks. It may take a little more activation energy to get out the door, but once you’re walking it’s quite peaceful as well.
Morning walks are the best of the day because it raises beta endorphin, which is our brain and body's natural painkiller. So doing it before anything happens in the day is a protective thing too, beta endorphin protects us against the pain that life can bring (bad news and things like that which we aren't expecting). It makes us more resilient. It's pretty much pointless to only walk at night, as the effects only last until midnight. Technically they stay in the system for 3 days, but we only actively feel the protection of them on the day. Why only get the benefits of the beta ehdorphin for a few hours when we can have it all day
Great video! I've been walking 3 to 10 miles daily for about 2 years now, I've lost about 20 pounds, currently added weightlifting as well. I eat fairly healthy too.
Congrats!! Weightlifting is a great complement to walking. ✨ Walking has seriously changed my life. It’s impacted not only my physical health but my mental health as well! Whenever I feel off: go for a walk. :)
@@AlbertoMolina-ps2mk that’s awesome!! Weightlifting builds muscle which raises your basal metabolic rate so you are literally burning more calories per day. A protein rich diet can help maintain weight loss and muscle mass long term. ☺️ great work!
I went from barely hitting 5k steps most days to hitting over 12k a day for the last month and I genuinely feel better. It's extremely hard because I live in a hot climate that is at this time (May 15th) reaching upper 90's to low 100's.
You look great!!! I'm doing the same thing, wake up and walk at least 1hr before going to work and walk again after work. It feels great, you'll feel more energy and less stress.
I remember hearing Sal Khan (of Khan academy) say that he only ever takes walking calls these days... If it's good enough for Sal, it's good enough for the rest of us mortals/monkeys.
You really don't realize how much time you have. Walking is a great way to be productive and feel good so you don't waste your precious time like I am sitting on RUclips all day.
4:46 Your comments about how walking can be conducive to brainstorming called to mind the Peripatetics, who were the school of philosophers who followed the teachings of Aristotle. "peripatos" in Attic Greek means "walkway" (literally, place for walking around), and the Peripatetic school was named either for the many walkways on the campus of Aristotle's school, the Lyceum, or from Aristotle's famous habit of lecturing while walking around. Consequently, your advice has some wise and ancient origins!
Good video! Thank you for sharing your tips & how you like to do things. Agreed I wake and walk as well and that really starts my steps & day off good. I’ll do another walk 11am at least 30min then another at 2pm maybe for 45 min another short walk 4:30 & 6pm & by then I hit my 15K steps but if not then I go for a 8pm walk
I go for my walk about 5PM in the evening time The sun is up when I leave and when I get 16.000.00 steeps in it is 7:30 when I get back home it has been four day from when I started this.
This really sounds fun until you realize you live in the Philippines.. or maybe it’s just a Manila problem 😭🤧 I love walking but only have been doing it on my treadmill :( It sucks to have an unwalkable city.. with an extremely hot weather. I want to move out so bad because of this hahahaha ;( I really envy those who can just go out and have a peaceful walk anytime!! 😢
Hey hello from Germany! I understand what you mean, but at least you can use a treadmill to make up for the lack of walkability in your city. We lack sunshine and ripe tropical fruits. I could get artificial sun but here there is nothing like the fruits you have. No fresh durian. You have natural sun and good fruits ❤
Theres currently a heat wave and security issues in my country so just walkiing aroumd the block or when socialising is not very practical for me.. what can we do instead
Thanks for your question! I’m sorry to hear that you’re not able to go outside! That sounds very frustrating. Are you able to get a walking pad of some kind? Walking pads are my favorite way to get my steps in at home. I often work or watch movies while I walk. And they can be relatively affordable. :) If this is not an option, I would personally try to have some dance parties in my home. It’s a great way to move and have fun-even in small spaces. Hope this helps ❤️ stay safe!
Thanks for sharing! It can indeed be difficult to carve out the time to walk. A treadmill desk is such a game changer! It will make 15k seem easy. There are some very compact ones on Amazon that are also lightweight and easy to move around. That’s what I currently have :) But bigger picture: 10k is already wonderful! Exact steps don’t matter too much; creating a lifelong habit of walking is what counts. :)
Try increasing your steps by 1000 a week/or month, so go from 10k a day to 11k a day for a week or month then up again another 1000. Move the amounts up as slowly as you need to. Go up by 500 steps at a time if you need to
I do pilates a few times a week and sometimes play pickup basketball. :) since finishing my 20k step challenge, I don’t always reach 20k steps, but I just try to make movement a big part of my life. It keeps be sane and happy. 🤍
@@Goodbyeeveryonehere The average woman has a stride length of 23 to 28 inches per step. 23 in/step * 15K steps = 345K inches = 5.45 miles 28 in/step * 15K steps = 420K inches = 6.63 miles
What's the craziest thing you've done to get more steps?!
I walk up one way streets in the dark. I hate walking on sidewalks at night because I’m afraid of tripping!
@@NinjaAirBike I LOVE walking in the middle of the street at night or in the early morning. It puts me in a certain mindset-one where everything seems possible ⚡️
@@TheScienceofSelfCare That's interesting! I will meditate on that tomorrow morning, 630AM Sharp!
I don’t know about craziest BUT I’ll put the kettle on to boil, and walk around the block twice to let it heat and then cool a little to make coffee. I can even manage three walks around the block. Do that twice a day and it adds up!!
@@TheScienceofSelfCareso peaceful and calming isn't it. You can be invisible too, in a good way
I just started 20K steps a day after 3 months of walking daily, increasing to 10K then 12k. I never needed to lose weight but 15-20k steps a day surprisingly requires A LOT of discipline to show up every single day. Self love is discipline. Discipline equals freedom. My mental health has never been better. I’m happy every single day I rarely get upset or down like before. Previously I was very sad most days. I’m way more motivated in other areas of my life. I sleep a lot better. I can’t name anything it doesn’t improve but the benefits in some areas are truly life changing. It saved my life.
20k steps a day is amazing isn't it? I used to do it in 2021 (I was walking to work and back from someone else's house and walking in my lunch break too, so was walking for 3 hours a day Monday to Friday..
I've never been as happy before or since.
I also lost 3 dress sizes in 6 weeks eating 1500 calories of my usual plant exclusive diet (food matters, not just amount of calories, but types of food, as processed foods cause insulin resistance and stop weight loss, a plant exclusive diet gets rid of that)
I am on my 45th day of walking started at 5000 steps now making sure I walk 15000 steps or more daily. Lost around 20 pounds
I try to walk after most meals
That’s amazing!! Congrats! Walking after meals is great because it helps lower the blood sugar impact of your food. :) I have been walking extra steps recently as well and feel so strong in my body. My posture is much better!
I'm so proud of you ❤
I've been averaging 10k to 15k steps over the last week. I'm really proud of myself 🎉 previously, I was walking only 6k steps.
How's it going? Hope you're still doing your steps and feeling good
I love learning a new language while walking! Usually not the entire walk, but 20-30 minutes using a Space Repetition language apps is so rewarding, I learn other languages and grammar better while walking.
Awesome. During COVID I was walking in circles learning Japanese on Fluent Forever. That app is really good. :)
That’s actually a great idea!
Which app do you use?
I also have a small stepper and i gained the habit of use it when watching youtube/social medie or tv. Completely doable. I do 12 000 stp a day and have a desk job/kids/house management... i do 3k before work after my morning workout, 1k midle morning, 3k lunch, 1k midle afternoon and 3k before dinner 1k after dinner. Going to step it up in the weekends and see if i can achieve the habit of 15 k.
Thanks for sharing, Monica! This is such a great breakdown of how to consistently hit those steps. I really believe everyone can get to 12-15k a day-just takes some planning and the diligence to get off our booties when it’s time to walk. :)
I agree 100% with the walk and wake strategy. The first walk of the day feels the best in my opinion, and it’s so easy and enjoyable to crank out 2-3 miles in the morning. Whereas the other walks later in the day are definitely more of “chores” and activities that require more commitment and discipline.
Thanks for sharing! Yes, I can definitely relate to this. The first morning walk is just divine ☀️ 🥰
I also appreciate evening walks. It may take a little more activation energy to get out the door, but once you’re walking it’s quite peaceful as well.
Morning walks are the best of the day because it raises beta endorphin, which is our brain and body's natural painkiller. So doing it before anything happens in the day is a protective thing too, beta endorphin protects us against the pain that life can bring (bad news and things like that which we aren't expecting). It makes us more resilient. It's pretty much pointless to only walk at night, as the effects only last until midnight. Technically they stay in the system for 3 days, but we only actively feel the protection of them on the day. Why only get the benefits of the beta ehdorphin for a few hours when we can have it all day
Hey Robin. Thanks for doing this video. As a believer in Jesus Christ, I often pray while I walk.
Great video! I've been walking 3 to 10 miles daily for about 2 years now, I've lost about 20 pounds, currently added weightlifting as well. I eat fairly healthy too.
Congrats!! Weightlifting is a great complement to walking. ✨
Walking has seriously changed my life. It’s impacted not only my physical health but my mental health as well! Whenever I feel off: go for a walk. :)
@@TheScienceofSelfCare u were right...weights have definitely sped up my weightloss. Thx again!
@@AlbertoMolina-ps2mk that’s awesome!! Weightlifting builds muscle which raises your basal metabolic rate so you are literally burning more calories per day. A protein rich diet can help maintain weight loss and muscle mass long term. ☺️ great work!
I went from barely hitting 5k steps most days to hitting over 12k a day for the last month and I genuinely feel better. It's extremely hard because I live in a hot climate that is at this time (May 15th) reaching upper 90's to low 100's.
You look great!!! I'm doing the same thing, wake up and walk at least 1hr before going to work and walk again after work. It feels great, you'll feel more energy and less stress.
Love that-I do this too! Sometimes I only get 30 minutes in, but man it is life-changing to walk outside before you start your day! rain or shine 🌧️☀️
Definitely, definitely going to do a call and walk everyday now.
I remember hearing Sal Khan (of Khan academy) say that he only ever takes walking calls these days... If it's good enough for Sal, it's good enough for the rest of us mortals/monkeys.
You really don't realize how much time you have. Walking is a great way to be productive and feel good so you don't waste your precious time like I am sitting on RUclips all day.
You can watch RUclips and walk at the same time using a treadmill! I do it all the time :)
4:46 Your comments about how walking can be conducive to brainstorming called to mind the Peripatetics, who were the school of philosophers who followed the teachings of Aristotle. "peripatos" in Attic Greek means "walkway" (literally, place for walking around), and the Peripatetic school was named either for the many walkways on the campus of Aristotle's school, the Lyceum, or from Aristotle's famous habit of lecturing while walking around. Consequently, your advice has some wise and ancient origins!
If you'd like more info on what walking can do, watch Shane omara's talks on youtube. He's a professor of neuroscience.
These were surprisingly realistic and unexpected tips! Really gonna try your idea of thinking about RUclips videos while walking 😉
Hey Jaël! I didn't know you had a YT channel - so cool! :) excited to follow your education tips! xx
ps: I've found that listening to info while walking is AMAZING for learning.. would love to see a vid about that ;)
I try to average 16,000 steps a day. I really enjoy being able to walk in nature. The early morning is the best time of the day.
Good video! Thank you for sharing your tips & how you like to do things.
Agreed I wake and walk as well and that really starts my steps & day off good. I’ll do another walk 11am at least 30min then another at 2pm maybe for 45 min another short walk 4:30 & 6pm & by then I hit my 15K steps but if not then I go for a 8pm walk
That sounds like a really solid routine!! Love connecting with other walking lovers on here. ☺️ Enjoy your steppin 👟👟👟
parking further is an awesome tip, def going to use that! Thanks :)
Great video with some solid recommendations! I definitely second the multitasking while walking tip, it makes me more creative as well!
Thanks Nathan - nice to know I'm not the only one! If I ever write a book it will be entirely written on foot. ;)
This is so funny. I was watching your old 15,000 vid, and next thing you know uploaded a new vid :)
Brains waves :) Hope you enjoy a beautiful walk outside today, Shweta! ✨
Thanks so much for advices.
I go for my walk about 5PM in the evening time The sun is up when I leave and when I get 16.000.00 steeps in it is 7:30 when I get back home it has been four day from when I started this.
This really sounds fun until you realize you live in the Philippines.. or maybe it’s just a Manila problem 😭🤧 I love walking but only have been doing it on my treadmill :( It sucks to have an unwalkable city.. with an extremely hot weather. I want to move out so bad because of this hahahaha ;( I really envy those who can just go out and have a peaceful walk anytime!! 😢
Hey hello from Germany! I understand what you mean, but at least you can use a treadmill to make up for the lack of walkability in your city. We lack sunshine and ripe tropical fruits. I could get artificial sun but here there is nothing like the fruits you have. No fresh durian. You have natural sun and good fruits ❤
I use my rebounder when I'm short on steps.
Thank you. Great content.
Theres currently a heat wave and security issues in my country so just walkiing aroumd the block or when socialising is not very practical for me.. what can we do instead
Thanks for your question! I’m sorry to hear that you’re not able to go outside! That sounds very frustrating. Are you able to get a walking pad of some kind?
Walking pads are my favorite way to get my steps in at home. I often work or watch movies while I walk. And they can be relatively affordable. :)
If this is not an option, I would personally try to have some dance parties in my home. It’s a great way to move and have fun-even in small spaces.
Hope this helps ❤️ stay safe!
I do this for a month now and my feet are hurting like hell. Can’t walk normally now. I need a brake for a few days I think.
I already walk close to 15,000 steps every single day or about 7 miles a day
Awesome 👏👏👏 that’s my step count sweet spot as well! Do you do many little walks or a few longer walks to reach 15k in a day?
7-8k/day
Planning for 20 to 25 k next month
I am finding it hard to het 15k steps a day. I can do 10k steps at the moment. I am considering a desk treadmill but i dont have the space atm
Thanks for sharing! It can indeed be difficult to carve out the time to walk. A treadmill desk is such a game changer! It will make 15k seem easy. There are some very compact ones on Amazon that are also lightweight and easy to move around. That’s what I currently have :) But bigger picture: 10k is already wonderful! Exact steps don’t matter too much; creating a lifelong habit of walking is what counts. :)
Try increasing your steps by 1000 a week/or month, so go from 10k a day to 11k a day for a week or month then up again another 1000. Move the amounts up as slowly as you need to. Go up by 500 steps at a time if you need to
No way I'm taking coffee on my walk or even before. Coffee makes me poo so you do the math...
Same! 😂
Hey Robin, quick question: do you do another form of workout along with the 20k steps?
I’m currently at 7.5k but I do go for yoga class every evening…
I do pilates a few times a week and sometimes play pickup basketball. :) since finishing my 20k step challenge, I don’t always reach 20k steps, but I just try to make movement a big part of my life. It keeps be sane and happy. 🤍
15000 steps per day is about six miles of walking. Is that your target?
Recently I’ve been walking more like 8 miles a day :) as detailed here: ruclips.net/video/tDs4HMz4Dr8/видео.htmlsi=vrz6sl3pybv42GGV
7.5 miles actually. Half the amount of steps to work out your miles. 10k steps is 5 miles for example
@@Goodbyeeveryonehere The average woman has a stride length of 23 to 28 inches per step.
23 in/step * 15K steps = 345K inches = 5.45 miles
28 in/step * 15K steps = 420K inches = 6.63 miles
@@persistentone3448she is tall so her stride is, I’m sure longer than average