I found an app on my phone that helped me count my steps. It suggested that I set a goal of 20,000 steps a day. So I got off of my 350 lb behind and started walking. At first, it was to loose weight, it was a little discouraging because I wasn't able to meet my daily goal. Since I was living in a new area, I decided to use my walking time as a period of exploration. Before I knew it I had exceeded my 20,000 steps a day and looked forward to my daily walks. I know more about my new area than the people who were born and raised here. Also I went from 350 lbs to 292. One morning I woke up to start my walk and I could hear the distinct sound of rain and thunder outside. I am not walking through a rain storm, that's just not safe especially in the area I live in. I counted 50 steps from my front door to my kitchen sink and I started my walk indoors. For me, because of a health issue it takes me 4 hours to knock out 20,000 steps. Someone younger and healthier could probably do it in 2 and half hours. By the way, yes I have health problems but the walking is definitely brought about some big improvements.
Yeah it really does work. Heavier people will see results quicker because they burn more calories walking (because it take more energy to move more weight) but even me as a fit 150 lb 21 year old still see noticeable fat loss.
Your videos are so motivational! I started intermittent fasting because i got a bad report from the doctor. So i decided i needed to do something. I would love to get to omad but 2 meals a day seems to work for me and most importantly it is something i can stick to for the long haul. I worked my way up to about 15,000 steps a day. I started with just 6,000 and moved up. I am now down 18 lbs. In 3 months.
18 pounds down! That is awesome! I am glad to hear that you're having success and that you're focusing on things that are sustainable. Way to go! I hope you'll keep me updated.
As an experiment to see if I would lose any fat; for 7 straight days I ate 1,600 calories per day and all my meals were well balanced meals with healthy fats, protein, carbs and I walked 10k steps per day. At the end of 1 week I lost 3.8 pounds. More daily activity helps to burn calories. Weight training builds muscle. You need both. Peace, Daniel, California.
For reference, what's your TDEE / BMR? If the 1600 cal was a 1000 deficit then you'd expect to lose 2lb of that from the cal deficit alone. Either way congrats.
First, THANK YOU! I felt like this video was just for me! Every bit was so valuable. Now, I’m off for my first walk in probably a year! ❤❤❤ (I wasn’t even planning to walk).
I REALLY enjoyed this video because like you, I often walk in my garage, around our car, if the weather or time of day prevents me from doing an outdoor walk. And I was amazed at how fast my miles mounted up. If I was waiting for a load of clothes to finish up and had 10 minutes, I could get a 1000 steps - 100 steps per minute. If I had a few minutes to kill before dinner, I could walk up and down my driveway and get another 200 steps in two minutes. I have worked up to 7-9 miles a day. I get in an hour after dinner and the rest through housework, gardening and incidental walking as described above. At first, the after dinner walk was tough. There were a few hills involved but I stuck with it and now look forward to my evening walk. Plus, it is my time to think and unwind and it is better than any pill aimed at calming you down. I always go at it with the attitude that if I cannot get into this within my first 12 minutes, I will just do that and quit. After 12 minutes, I feel the adrenaline kick in and I usually do my whole hour. Occasionally, I just make it a short walk due to not feeling well or just plain tiredness due to lack of sleep. Give yourself permission to have an off day because you will get them. Admittedly, I am 72 so I am retired with all my children grown. So, my time is my own. But never underestimate a quick 5 minute walk. That is 500 steps! And they accumulate throughout the day without wearing you down. You are the first person who I have listened to that stated they walk inside their house! I almost felt a bit silly at first, but I still saw results. And your body doesn’t know if those steps come from walking inside or outside. It just knows you are moving. You use whatever is available and when it is available. I feel so much more energized. And do not be discouraged by people who try to dismantle your efforts. This often happens. Remember your goal and keep your eyes on the prize!
I walk between 10 to 15 miles a day. Usually over three walks a day. I do it whatever the weather and have had lots of soakings ☔️ 🌧 this winter. I’ve been doing if for years - I’m 56 and hope I can carry it on for a good few years.
I've committed to 1 hour a day walking or biking. I missed a couple days so I added 15 minutes for each day missed. So far so good! Thanks for your videos!
Hi thank you for your videos! Im 53 and determined to get in shape i found your videos during a walk and upped my fitbit to 14000 steps and im doing it!!! I cant believe it! But your right having a goal is important! Im doing 6 miles a day everyday but sundays, but working on making more time on sundays! Also started intermediate fasting doing 20/4 right now working towards omad! Thank you for inspiration! Beth
I started intermittent fasting (18-6) on July 4th and I've lost 10lbs! I've been walking on and off. I bought a budget friendly Fitness Tracker to start tracking everything! I'm very stoked! Your videos are definitely motivational! 👍😄💖
Thank you for this video! You always give the best down to earth advice ......... do something you can stick with! Love the idea of throwing the pebble in the pond every day! Congratulations on losing 78 lbs! That is a huge and an amazing accomplishment! 👏👏👏 I am now down 30 lbs with intermittent fasting, has taken 4 months! Want to lose 20 more! I try to do 10,000 steps a day! Some days I make it others I don’t! Finding it hard in this scorching hot weather of late! This video is encouraging me to just do it everyday! Just throw the pebble in the pond!
Mary Anne, congratulations on losing 30 pounds! And in 4 months! That is awesome! I hear you about the scorching hot weather. It is hot down here in Florida. My husband try to start our walk before the sun rises, and even then the "feels like" is almost 90. But I prefer heat to cold!
I love your videos! I found your channel doing research on Google and I have been doing intermittent fasting and walking 6+ miles a day since 6/15. I have lost 19 lbs this far! Thank you for your content 🙂
thank you! I have just started watching all your videos from the earliest and this is my third comment today, lol. I think i can now imagine walking back and forth while watching TV! You’re awesome and I’m so happy for you and all of us who have found you!
Last night I walked 9.5 miles but more consistently it is 5ish. I do need to really commit to the everyday. I liked the pebble bridge example. Thank you for the video
I started walking every day a little over three weeks ago. I started with 45 minutes a day for three days and then increased to 10,000 steps a day. I've been at 10,000 steps a day for the last three weeks and have only missed two days. I'm not concerned about how fast I'm going. I think consistency is most important. In the last three weeks I've walked 95 miles.
Kayla, thank you for your inspiring videos! I am 53 years old and have been very sedentary the last 3 years. I gained a lot of weight and dealing with depression & menopause. Now that spring is here, the sunshine his helping (I always struggle with seasonal depression) AND your videos have been very encouraging to me! I started following you a week or so ago..found you while researching 'intermittent fasting'. Anyhow, in the last week or so I have closed my eating to a 2 hour window..and totally OMAD the last couple days. I'm feeling better but not sure if I've lost weight yet (need to buy a scale) but I was weighed at 182 lbs a couple weeks ago. I started walking about a 1/2 a mile a day last week and now the last 2 days I have walked 2 miles daily. I checked the mileage with my Jeep odometer ( I walk along the road) I don't have a Fitbit. Six miles seems like a far-out goal for me. One mile down the street and back really wears me out. I guess I am really out of shape : ( I also quit smoking in September of 2018; that's when I decided it's time to get healthy before it's too late! Thank you for sharing your weight loss struggles and achievements. I was just about to give up entirely on ever getting in shape again until I heard about intermittent fasting & came across your videos which gave me motivation and hope.. Thank you!
Hello Kayla, I love how you are answered the questions people have asked. I know others probably have the same questions but don't post the question. Really appreciate the time you put into your videos. Thanks.💕. NonnaGrace
I realized recently that it doesn't matter how fast you go, just as long as you walk the distance. Calories are the same at least not enough of a difference to go faster.
Hi Kayla, thanks for the video! It was very interesting. I was also supposed to let you know what I thought of the Fitbit Zip I bought. I absolutley love it! It is extremely motivating for me and I love not having anything on my wrist. It also is very accurate with step counts - no counting arm movements or phantom steps when driving, etc. Now, with that being said, it may have been too motivating. I was overzealous and hurt my foot like the 3rd or 4th day I had it and have been out of commission for almost 2 weeks now 😢
Oh man! Injuries are no fun! I'm glad that you like the Zip, and I really appreciate you updating me on your experiences with it. Glad you liked the video. Get better soon!
thank you for a helful video. im going to start tomorrow morning. i have a lot of friends who lost all of their weight by walking 2 hours a day so its time for me to do it too. Thanks again.
Ok, once you said you walked in your RV, I decided I could do it in my backyard at night when it's cooler. (I live in Florida.- it's hot) Going outside right now! Thanks for.the inspiration!
For those who want to save some time doing this, Leslie Sansone has walking videos that you can do. I think the 5 mile one is 50 min. You could add 1 her 1 mile video to get to six miles in about 1 hr 15 min.
It does help with weight loss. I read online that for every 11 miles we walk we lose a pound. I wonder if that is really true . I lost nine lbs so far in two months and still eat alot.
Haha. First. I'm glad you did this one. I'm trying to figure out how I can reach this goal! It's just soooo hot right now in Okla. But I have been doing what you said, I walk around in the house, or around the house, outside. you are too cute! :)
I've been doing 5 mile walks everyday for two weeks. Certainly has given results but I do get pretty tired after each walk. Sometimes ended up taking hour long naps afterwards. I'm trying to avoid that.
I personally have no problem with naps. Many very productive, high performing people, such as Eleanor Roosevelt, John D. Rockefeller, Winston Churchill, Henry Ford, and Thomas Edison all took regular naps. (:
@@pizzandoughnuts8762 it takes 3 hours at a 5 mph pace. And no I don't do it all at once. At most I do 10 miles all at once. Usually I do 5 miles while everyone is still asleep. Then 5 miles in the morning while working. Then 5 miles in the afternoon.
Great video! I was curious I think you mentioned you walk barefooted a lot on the trails. I was wondering are most of the trails sand or something. I don’t live near a beach but when I used to go to the Oregon coast I loved walking on the beach. I’m still struggling to get my 10,000 steps a day. This video makes me want to be more consistent in my walking. I love the pebble reference! Thank you
Yes, down here in Florida there are lots of sandy trails. I'm curious to see how barefoot hiking feels in places like Georgia (where I'm originally from).
started walking im 5'6" 220lbs did 3 mph for 1 hour for the past 2 weeks. now i at 5 miles distance at 3.3 mph , i could go longer but lose motivation :-P gonna try the 1000 calorie walk one of these weekends hehe, im really overweight trying to get down to atleast 170-180 lbs would be awesome
I find it easier to walk in the neighborhood, because it seems to go faster. I do have a treadmill but it seems things go by slower because I’m thinking about the time and distance too much.
As an OCD kinda person I wouldn't be able to stop at 14 thousand and have to make it 15. Just a personal quirk. Haha. I enjoy your down to earth videos. Thanks
I watched this video when it was uploaded and since that day I have been walking 14000 steps and two of these days I did over 15000. I hope it will help me too although I do not do any intermittent fasting and do eat my regular reasonable meals.
I love your focus on sustainability. I sustain basically nothing, including this WOE...so far! Weight loss question: What was your weekly loss while losing your last 17 lbs? Thank you in advance.
When I was losing weight from Jan 2016 - November 2016, I averaged losing about 1.16 pounds a week. In that period of time, getting the last 17 pounds, my weight loss was 1.13/lbs a week on average. I maintained that for about a year. Then after I started this channel I decided I want to lose a bit more, and since that time I've lost right at 13 pounds, from October 2017 until now. So that's around a third of a pound a week on average for that time. I'm now in the normal weight range for my BMI, so I'm happy with that rate of loss.
Six Miles To Supper Thank you Kayla for your generosity of time and sharing your system with us. I started this a few weeks ago, with a goal to lose 17 lbs. I was curious if your rate of loss slowed down the slimmer you became. I'm down 3 lbs and I do like this way of life. I feel fortunate because at work they have a treadmill desk. I've been walking on it 2 hours a day to get 4 of my 6 miles in. It's awesome...the max speed is 2 mph and I'm able to work--read and respond to email, attend conference calls.
Connie, thank you for your encouragement! I'm so happy you've found these videos helpful! Way to go on dropping 3 pounds so far. I love that you've got a treadmill desk. It's something I seriously considered when I lived in a traditional house.
Does your 6 miles a day include your regular activities like grocery shopping or housework? As a teacher I would often end the day at 7,000+ steps from just walking around my classroom.
Yep, the only thing that matters to me is at the end of the day, I've logged at least 14,000 steps on my fitbit. There were days, especially in the beginning, I was getting my last steps right at midnight.
It's the same result whether you do it in one go or break it. You do it according to your own time committee and fitness. The only things matter is the total steps.
Hi :) sorry this isn't related to the topic of the video. I recently found your channel and your approach to IF is really inspiring and has helped me so far get back into it. thank you for making this channel and sharing your healthy and sustainable approach to IF, it's really helpful! :) :) I wanted to ask about bad breath during fasting, have you experienced this? and maybe found a solution that works for you?
Thank you for your kind comments. (: I'm honored you find these videos helpful. I haven't experienced this, or at least, I don't think I have. I brush my teeth, and I also rinse with a fluoride mouthwash. In the past I've enjoyed chewing gum and mints.
Thanks :) yeah I brush my teeth as normal, but I just notice when I am doing IF properly my boyfriend complains about my breath, I guess i"ll just have to brush my teeth more than twice a day haha yesterday I had a cheat day for the first time, feel nervous about it. today broke my fast at 15 hours. i'm trying to keep a minimum of at least 16 but I'm studying for exams so I'm at home most of the time....and there was chocolate in the fridge so today I stopped at 15 haha yeah not the best excuse huh? . I'm going to try my best to take this as okay....it's not so bad. some days are just less strict but what is important is the bigger picture of staying consistent with fasting and letting my my mind and body become used to it overtime so it does become easier and second nature. haha trying to calm myself down and not let myself fall of the wagon because of these small things. that's why I like your approach - you think more about the bigger picture and doing things you know you can stick with. anyway I'm rambling a bit here haha so I'll stop here and just say thank you again ! and have a fun rest of the weekend with your family :)
Yep, focus on the big picture. Work every day on consistency, and don't beat yourself up if you have a misstep. Just work on getting right back on track. Don't get stressed. Think lifetime changes! Good luck on your exams!
That's keto breath caused by being deep in ketosis. It can smell like fingernail polish remover because your body is releasing acetone. It's perfectly fine but if bothersome there's brushing, mints, gum or trying to add a few more carbs in until it's not bothersome. 😊
How do I keep motivated to walk the 10 miles a day or maybe 8 miles. I'm starting to lose my grip on it. I've been walking 200 miles a month since December 2014 but lately I'm losing motivation.
What helps me is to ask myself why I'm doing it in the first place. For example, walking that much keeps me good and active. I feel great, my joints feel good, I'm in a happy mood after my walk. It's an awesome opportunity to clear my mind. I walk with my husband now, and so that's two hours of talking and spending time together that we get every day. Before my husband started walking with me I looked at it as 2 hours of learning from podcasts. Before that it was 2 hours of free time to binge on Netflix guilt free. The whole time it has reinforced my consistency with intermittent fasting. I still enjoy my 6 miles, so I keep doing it. But if I ever started to resent them, I'd change it immediately!
I don't really think in those terms. I just drink what I feel like. If I got hot while walking I generally just drink some ice water. Sometimes I'll have an unsweetened sparkling flavored water like La Croix or unsweetened ice tea.
@@salsageordie Thanks, weirdly I've just been out for a short walk and got chatting to a 73 year old man who was walking at over 4 mph and he was telling me he walked 2500 miles last year! quite spooky really.
@@Peakwanderer I have just started doing a flat treadmill at my gym set at 4mph for 30mins . It tells me i burn 142 calories and my pulse goes to around 125 bpm.
@@SixMilesToSupper I don't have a treadmill.I wake up by 6 am everyday and walk till 8 or 8:30 until I reach my target steps 12k. My office is nearby. So I walk back and forth while going and returning from office
HELLO THANK YOU FOR YOUR HUSBAND'S MILITARY SERVICE! MY QUESTION IS DO YOU REACH A PEAK AND NO MORE PROGRESS EATING OMAD ??? TODAY IS MY 61 DAY ON OMAD FEELING GREAT DOING WELL ! THANKS FOR COMMENTING! ❤👍🇺🇸
Hey Franco, I appreciate your kind words for my husband. I will pass the message on to him. I haven't yet reached the point where I'm not making any more progress with OMAD. I'm still losing, just more slowly. I've lost a total of 78 pounds so far.
That's awesome. It's all about consistency. I do better with consistency when it's something I can do every single day. I'm not the best at remembering what day it is (is it leg day? arm day? off day?) I occasionally get a hankering to lift some heavy weights, or just do some all out sprints, though.
This is so helpful! But what do you do with your kids when you’re doing all this walking? My kids can still be relatively demanding of my time. 4 of them between ages 5-14.
When I first started walking 6 miles a day, my youngest was 4, which is why I started house walking. I just walked in my house, so that I had no excuse not to get them in. When the 4 year old would get clingy, I'd just carry him while I walked. Or give him a piggy back ride. A lot of times I ended up getting all my steps in after they went to bed. Where there's a will, there's a way. I'm also really stubborn. (:
So you eat one meal a day, probably can’t be more than 1000 calories or less, and walk 400 some calories. No wonder you lost so much weight. Now if I could only eat 600 calories a day 😔 Not trying to be negative but feel most can’t do that. Most don’t have 2 hours to walk at a slow pace so would have to run to get thy many calories burned and most don’t want to eat 1 meal a day. Just feeling discouraged
Try to throw your freezer and journal your feeling. The upside down feeling would get your reset your thought on life. I am just giving a perspective. Sometimes, we are just automatically living our routine.
I found an app on my phone that helped me count my steps. It suggested that I set a goal of 20,000 steps a day. So I got off of my 350 lb behind and started walking. At first, it was to loose weight, it was a little discouraging because I wasn't able to meet my daily goal. Since I was living in a new area, I decided to use my walking time as a period of exploration. Before I knew it I had exceeded my 20,000 steps a day and looked forward to my daily walks. I know more about my new area than the people who were born and raised here. Also I went from 350 lbs to 292. One morning I woke up to start my walk and I could hear the distinct sound of rain and thunder outside. I am not walking through a rain storm, that's just not safe especially in the area I live in. I counted 50 steps from my front door to my kitchen sink and I started my walk indoors. For me, because of a health issue it takes me 4 hours to knock out 20,000 steps. Someone younger and healthier could probably do it in 2 and half hours. By the way, yes I have health problems but the walking is definitely brought about some big improvements.
Congratulations, much respect
Yeah it really does work. Heavier people will see results quicker because they burn more calories walking (because it take more energy to move more weight) but even me as a fit 150 lb 21 year old still see noticeable fat loss.
20,000 steps a day thats 10miles..u should b walkin tht everyday..i served in the army and we did half tht
@@akamw7760 so you do 10000. That's what I normally do.
@@rocketboyjv5474 yeh 10.000-5mile
Your videos are so motivational! I started intermittent fasting because i got a bad report from the doctor. So i decided i needed to do something. I would love to get to omad but 2 meals a day seems to work for me and most importantly it is something i can stick to for the long haul. I worked my way up to about 15,000 steps a day. I started with just 6,000 and moved up. I am now down 18 lbs. In 3 months.
18 pounds down! That is awesome! I am glad to hear that you're having success and that you're focusing on things that are sustainable. Way to go! I hope you'll keep me updated.
Just 3 months... omg!!!
As an experiment to see if I would lose any fat; for 7 straight days I ate 1,600 calories per day and all my meals were well balanced meals with healthy fats, protein, carbs and I walked 10k steps per day. At the end of 1 week I lost 3.8 pounds. More daily activity helps to burn calories. Weight training builds muscle. You need both. Peace, Daniel, California.
For reference, what's your TDEE / BMR? If the 1600 cal was a 1000 deficit then you'd expect to lose 2lb of that from the cal deficit alone. Either way congrats.
First, THANK YOU! I felt like this video was just for me! Every bit was so valuable. Now, I’m off for my first walk in probably a year! ❤❤❤ (I wasn’t even planning to walk).
I REALLY enjoyed this video because like you, I often walk in my garage, around our car, if the weather or time of day prevents me from doing an outdoor walk. And I was amazed at how fast my miles mounted up. If I was waiting for a load of clothes to finish up and had 10 minutes, I could get a 1000 steps - 100 steps per minute. If I had a few minutes to kill before dinner, I could walk up and down my driveway and get another 200 steps in two minutes. I have worked up to 7-9 miles a day. I get in an hour after dinner and the rest through housework, gardening and incidental walking as described above. At first, the after dinner walk was tough. There were a few hills involved but I stuck with it and now look forward to my evening walk. Plus, it is my time to think and unwind and it is better than any pill aimed at calming you down. I always go at it with the attitude that if I cannot get into this within my first 12 minutes, I will just do that and quit. After 12 minutes, I feel the adrenaline kick in and I usually do my whole hour. Occasionally, I just make it a short walk due to not feeling well or just plain tiredness due to lack of sleep. Give yourself permission to have an off day because you will get them. Admittedly, I am 72 so I am retired with all my children grown. So, my time is my own. But never underestimate a quick 5 minute walk. That is 500 steps! And they accumulate throughout the day without wearing you down. You are the first person who I have listened to that stated they walk inside their house! I almost felt a bit silly at first, but I still saw results. And your body doesn’t know if those steps come from walking inside or outside. It just knows you are moving. You use whatever is available and when it is available. I feel so much more energized. And do not be discouraged by people who try to dismantle your efforts. This often happens. Remember your goal and keep your eyes on the prize!
I walk between 10 to 15 miles a day. Usually over three walks a day. I do it whatever the weather and have had lots of soakings ☔️ 🌧 this winter. I’ve been doing if for years - I’m 56 and hope I can carry it on for a good few years.
I've committed to 1 hour a day walking or biking. I missed a couple days so I added 15 minutes for each day missed. So far so good! Thanks for your videos!
That's great, Brenda! I'm glad you like the videos! Thank you for watching, and keep up the great work!
I missed 3days st 10k. ..gotta look for a way to make up! Prob 20k a day for the next 3 days
Hi thank you for your videos! Im 53 and determined to get in shape i found your videos during a walk and upped my fitbit to 14000 steps and im doing it!!! I cant believe it! But your right having a goal is important! Im doing 6 miles a day everyday but sundays, but working on making more time on sundays! Also started intermediate fasting doing 20/4 right now working towards omad!
Thank you for inspiration!
Beth
Thank you for your kind comments, Beth! I'm happy to hear that it's going well for you! Keep truckin'!
How's it going?
I started intermittent fasting (18-6) on July 4th and I've lost 10lbs! I've been walking on and off. I bought a budget friendly Fitness Tracker to start tracking everything! I'm very stoked! Your videos are definitely motivational! 👍😄💖
Sonya, that is awesome! 10 pounds down! I'm excited for you as you continue on your journey. I'm happy to hear that you've found the videos helpful!
Thank you for your videos. You are an inspiration! I started walking 10,000 steps/day since I found your youtube channel (about 3 weeks ago).
That's awesome! Thank you for letting me know that. I'm honored that you found inspiration here!
Thank you for this video! You always give the best down to earth advice ......... do something you can stick with! Love the idea of throwing the pebble in the pond every day!
Congratulations on losing 78 lbs! That is a huge and an amazing accomplishment! 👏👏👏
I am now down 30 lbs with intermittent fasting, has taken 4 months! Want to lose 20 more! I try to do 10,000 steps a day! Some days I make it others I don’t! Finding it hard in this scorching hot weather of late! This video is encouraging me to just do it everyday! Just throw the pebble in the pond!
Mary Anne, congratulations on losing 30 pounds! And in 4 months! That is awesome! I hear you about the scorching hot weather. It is hot down here in Florida. My husband try to start our walk before the sun rises, and even then the "feels like" is almost 90. But I prefer heat to cold!
I love your videos! I found your channel doing research on Google and I have been doing intermittent fasting and walking 6+ miles a day since 6/15. I have lost 19 lbs this far! Thank you for your content 🙂
Wow!! 19 pounds down since June! That is awesome! Congratulations! Thank you for your kind comments!
thank you! I have just started watching all your videos from the earliest and this is my third comment today, lol. I think i can now imagine walking back and forth while watching TV! You’re awesome and I’m so happy for you and all of us who have found you!
Last night I walked 9.5 miles but more consistently it is 5ish. I do need to really commit to the everyday. I liked the pebble bridge example. Thank you for the video
I started walking every day a little over three weeks ago. I started with 45 minutes a day for three days and then increased to 10,000 steps a day. I've been at 10,000 steps a day for the last three weeks and have only missed two days. I'm not concerned about how fast I'm going. I think consistency is most important. In the last three weeks I've walked 95 miles.
Kayla, thank you for your inspiring videos! I am 53 years old and have been very sedentary the last 3 years. I gained a lot of weight and dealing with depression & menopause. Now that spring is here, the sunshine his helping (I always struggle with seasonal depression) AND your videos have been very encouraging to me! I started following you a week or so ago..found you while researching 'intermittent fasting'. Anyhow, in the last week or so I have closed my eating to a 2 hour window..and totally OMAD the last couple days. I'm feeling better but not sure if I've lost weight yet (need to buy a scale) but I was weighed at 182 lbs a couple weeks ago. I started walking about a 1/2 a mile a day last week and now the last 2 days I have walked 2 miles daily. I checked the mileage with my Jeep odometer ( I walk along the road) I don't have a Fitbit. Six miles seems like a far-out goal for me. One mile down the street and back really wears me out. I guess I am really out of shape : (
I also quit smoking in September of 2018; that's when I decided it's time to get healthy before it's too late! Thank you for sharing your weight loss struggles and achievements. I was just about to give up entirely on ever getting in shape again until I heard about intermittent fasting & came across your videos which gave me motivation and hope.. Thank you!
Hello Kayla, I love how you are answered the questions people have asked. I know others probably have the same questions but don't post the question. Really appreciate the time you put into your videos. Thanks.💕. NonnaGrace
NonnaGrace, thank you so much for your encouragement. I appreciate you!
Thanks Kayla, I enjoy watching your videos! Keep them coming! You keep it all very realistic!
Thanks Albert! That's exactly my aim, to keep it all realistic!
I realized recently that it doesn't matter how fast you go, just as long as you walk the distance. Calories are the same at least not enough of a difference to go faster.
YES! And I enjoy my walks!
Hi Kayla, thanks for the video! It was very interesting. I was also supposed to let you know what I thought of the Fitbit Zip I bought. I absolutley love it! It is extremely motivating for me and I love not having anything on my wrist. It also is very accurate with step counts - no counting arm movements or phantom steps when driving, etc. Now, with that being said, it may have been too motivating. I was overzealous and hurt my foot like the 3rd or 4th day I had it and have been out of commission for almost 2 weeks now 😢
Oh man! Injuries are no fun! I'm glad that you like the Zip, and I really appreciate you updating me on your experiences with it. Glad you liked the video. Get better soon!
thank you for a helful video. im going to start tomorrow morning. i have a lot of friends who lost all of their weight by walking 2 hours a day so its time for me to do it too. Thanks again.
Ok, once you said you walked in your RV, I decided I could do it in my backyard at night when it's cooler. (I live in Florida.- it's hot)
Going outside right now!
Thanks for.the inspiration!
For those who want to save some time doing this, Leslie Sansone has walking videos that you can do. I think the 5 mile one is 50 min. You could add 1 her 1 mile video to get to six miles in about 1 hr 15 min.
Susan C I have her 5 mile video and I get over 5,000 steps
I do her videos every day.
@@micheller8202 do they help with weight lost?
It does help with weight loss. I read online that for every 11 miles we walk we lose a pound. I wonder if that is really true . I lost nine lbs so far in two months and still eat alot.
I love her videos!
Haha. First. I'm glad you did this one. I'm trying to figure out how I can reach this goal! It's just soooo hot right now in Okla. But I have been doing what you said, I walk around in the house, or around the house, outside. you are too cute! :)
I'm glad you liked it! It is hot here too, even when we get out early, before the sun comes up. It's just muggy and ridiculous. (:
I've been doing 5 mile walks everyday for two weeks. Certainly has given results but I do get pretty tired after each walk. Sometimes ended up taking hour long naps afterwards. I'm trying to avoid that.
I personally have no problem with naps. Many very productive, high performing people, such as Eleanor Roosevelt, John D. Rockefeller, Winston Churchill, Henry Ford, and Thomas Edison all took regular naps. (:
Great video! Thank you. Very inspiring.
I am currently walking 15 miles a day on a treadmill. I plan to work upto 20 miles a day Monday-Friday
Hey bro all at once or how do you do it, incline, speed. Also how long does it take lol
@@pizzandoughnuts8762 it takes 3 hours at a 5 mph pace. And no I don't do it all at once. At most I do 10 miles all at once. Usually I do 5 miles while everyone is still asleep. Then 5 miles in the morning while working. Then 5 miles in the afternoon.
Great video! I was curious I think you mentioned you walk barefooted a lot on the trails. I was wondering are most of the trails sand or something. I don’t live near a beach but when I used to go to the Oregon coast I loved walking on the beach. I’m still struggling to get my 10,000 steps a day. This video makes me want to be more consistent in my walking. I love the pebble reference! Thank you
Yes, down here in Florida there are lots of sandy trails. I'm curious to see how barefoot hiking feels in places like Georgia (where I'm originally from).
Ill hike on the weekends but i should try to do it for short walks after work
I walk 3 miles everyday to maintain my 80 lbs weight loss. I think of it as meditation.
started walking im 5'6" 220lbs did 3 mph for 1 hour for the past 2 weeks. now i at 5 miles distance at 3.3 mph , i could go longer but lose motivation :-P gonna try the 1000 calorie walk one of these weekends hehe, im really overweight trying to get down to atleast 170-180 lbs would be awesome
I find it easier to walk in the neighborhood, because it seems to go faster. I do have a treadmill but it seems things go by slower because I’m thinking about the time and distance too much.
Nothing beat walking in real nature. If the weather is not good or you have injuries it's better to do it on the treadmill.
Ur tips were really encouraging and inspiring!
As an OCD kinda person I wouldn't be able to stop at 14 thousand and have to make it 15. Just a personal quirk. Haha. I enjoy your down to earth videos. Thanks
I watched this video when it was uploaded and since that day I have been walking 14000 steps and two of these days I did over 15000. I hope it will help me too although I do not do any intermittent fasting and do eat my regular reasonable meals.
That is awesome! Thank you for letting me know that!
I love your focus on sustainability. I sustain basically nothing, including this WOE...so far! Weight loss question: What was your weekly loss while losing your last 17 lbs? Thank you in advance.
When I was losing weight from Jan 2016 - November 2016, I averaged losing about 1.16 pounds a week. In that period of time, getting the last 17 pounds, my weight loss was 1.13/lbs a week on average. I maintained that for about a year. Then after I started this channel I decided I want to lose a bit more, and since that time I've lost right at 13 pounds, from October 2017 until now. So that's around a third of a pound a week on average for that time. I'm now in the normal weight range for my BMI, so I'm happy with that rate of loss.
Six Miles To Supper Thank you Kayla for your generosity of time and sharing your system with us. I started this a few weeks ago, with a goal to lose 17 lbs. I was curious if your rate of loss slowed down the slimmer you became. I'm down 3 lbs and I do like this way of life. I feel fortunate because at work they have a treadmill desk. I've been walking on it 2 hours a day to get 4 of my 6 miles in. It's awesome...the max speed is 2 mph and I'm able to work--read and respond to email, attend conference calls.
Connie, thank you for your encouragement! I'm so happy you've found these videos helpful! Way to go on dropping 3 pounds so far. I love that you've got a treadmill desk. It's something I seriously considered when I lived in a traditional house.
Natural beauty!!!😍😍
When you walk slow without gasping for breath you burn more fat and if you walk fast or brisk then you burn more carbs.
Thank you for your video.
You are so smart. :)
I walk roughly 17k steps a day. But without intermittent fasting, it is almost impossible to lose weight. So starting OMAD today
Yep, the eating side of the equation affects weight loss more, I think.
yep eating a snackor two brings all my walking calories back hahaha
Does your 6 miles a day include your regular activities like grocery shopping or housework? As a teacher I would often end the day at 7,000+ steps from just walking around my classroom.
Yep, the only thing that matters to me is at the end of the day, I've logged at least 14,000 steps on my fitbit. There were days, especially in the beginning, I was getting my last steps right at midnight.
@@SixMilesToSupper lol. Love it
up to moving 5 miles a day . slow walking first 4 and a 10 min/mile on the last .
Got started!
Woot!
One question of mine you did not answer, is it better to walk 6 miles once a day or 2 miles 3 times a day?
It's the same result whether you do it in one go or break it. You do it according to your own time committee and fitness. The only things matter is the total steps.
Hi :) sorry this isn't related to the topic of the video. I recently found your channel and your approach to IF is really inspiring and has helped me so far get back into it. thank you for making this channel and sharing your healthy and sustainable approach to IF, it's really helpful! :) :)
I wanted to ask about bad breath during fasting, have you experienced this? and maybe found a solution that works for you?
Thank you for your kind comments. (: I'm honored you find these videos helpful. I haven't experienced this, or at least, I don't think I have. I brush my teeth, and I also rinse with a fluoride mouthwash. In the past I've enjoyed chewing gum and mints.
Thanks :) yeah I brush my teeth as normal, but I just notice when I am doing IF properly my boyfriend complains about my breath, I guess i"ll just have to brush my teeth more than twice a day haha
yesterday I had a cheat day for the first time, feel nervous about it. today broke my fast at 15 hours. i'm trying to keep a minimum of at least 16 but I'm studying for exams so I'm at home most of the time....and there was chocolate in the fridge so today I stopped at 15 haha yeah not the best excuse huh? . I'm going to try my best to take this as okay....it's not so bad. some days are just less strict but what is important is the bigger picture of staying consistent with fasting and letting my my mind and body become used to it overtime so it does become easier and second nature. haha trying to calm myself down and not let myself fall of the wagon because of these small things. that's why I like your approach - you think more about the bigger picture and doing things you know you can stick with. anyway I'm rambling a bit here haha so I'll stop here and just say thank you again ! and have a fun rest of the weekend with your family :)
Yep, focus on the big picture. Work every day on consistency, and don't beat yourself up if you have a misstep. Just work on getting right back on track. Don't get stressed. Think lifetime changes! Good luck on your exams!
thank you ! :)
That's keto breath caused by being deep in ketosis. It can smell like fingernail polish remover because your body is releasing acetone. It's perfectly fine but if bothersome there's brushing, mints, gum or trying to add a few more carbs in until it's not bothersome. 😊
How do I keep motivated to walk the 10 miles a day or maybe 8 miles. I'm starting to lose my grip on it. I've been walking 200 miles a month since December 2014 but lately I'm losing motivation.
What helps me is to ask myself why I'm doing it in the first place. For example, walking that much keeps me good and active. I feel great, my joints feel good, I'm in a happy mood after my walk. It's an awesome opportunity to clear my mind. I walk with my husband now, and so that's two hours of talking and spending time together that we get every day. Before my husband started walking with me I looked at it as 2 hours of learning from podcasts. Before that it was 2 hours of free time to binge on Netflix guilt free. The whole time it has reinforced my consistency with intermittent fasting. I still enjoy my 6 miles, so I keep doing it. But if I ever started to resent them, I'd change it immediately!
Buy a fitness smartwatch. We really need to shake ourself for motivation as we grow older.
I go 6 to 7 miles a day
Its enjoyable experience
Started in oct
If you enjoy something you stick with it . If you don't enjoy it , it will fizzle out .
Not everything is about enjoyment. Sometimes it's about doing the things we dont want to do to better ourselves in the long run.
Does shoes matter if we're walking that much? I have been walking 2 miles every day but my feet hurt. Could be because of my favorite old shoes?
What would be an ideal drink post 6 miles walk if you are doing intermittent fasting ...
I don't really think in those terms. I just drink what I feel like. If I got hot while walking I generally just drink some ice water. Sometimes I'll have an unsweetened sparkling flavored water like La Croix or unsweetened ice tea.
I walked 2500 miles last year for 2019 . That's 50 a week or 7 miles a day approx . My weight never really altered .
very impressive, what did you track your miles with?
An app on my phone and rechecked with map ruler app .
@@salsageordie Thanks, weirdly I've just been out for a short walk and got chatting to a 73 year old man who was walking at over 4 mph and he was telling me he walked 2500 miles last year! quite spooky really.
@@Peakwanderer I have just started doing a flat treadmill at my gym set at 4mph for 30mins . It tells me i burn 142 calories and my pulse goes to around 125 bpm.
Do you ever get fatigued or weak walking that in the beginning?
I take 1 hour 45 minutes to complete my daily 6 miles a day
You walk faster than I do. (:
@@SixMilesToSupper I am a software engineer. By the end of the day, I would have taken 16k to 17k steps a day in average
@@LazyAdventurer101 do you have a treadmill desk or do you just get up and walk around during the day?
@@SixMilesToSupper I don't have a treadmill.I wake up by 6 am everyday and walk till 8 or 8:30 until I reach my target steps 12k. My office is nearby. So I walk back and forth while going and returning from office
HELLO THANK YOU FOR YOUR HUSBAND'S MILITARY SERVICE! MY QUESTION IS DO YOU REACH A PEAK AND NO MORE PROGRESS EATING OMAD ??? TODAY IS MY 61 DAY ON OMAD FEELING GREAT DOING WELL ! THANKS FOR COMMENTING! ❤👍🇺🇸
Hey Franco, I appreciate your kind words for my husband. I will pass the message on to him. I haven't yet reached the point where I'm not making any more progress with OMAD. I'm still losing, just more slowly. I've lost a total of 78 pounds so far.
Six Miles To Supper THANK YOU !
I can’t do the 6 miles a day
But I understand the benefits I go to the gym about 3 -4 times a week for cardio and weight training though!
That's awesome. It's all about consistency. I do better with consistency when it's something I can do every single day. I'm not the best at remembering what day it is (is it leg day? arm day? off day?) I occasionally get a hankering to lift some heavy weights, or just do some all out sprints, though.
This is so helpful! But what do you do with your kids when you’re doing all this walking? My kids can still be relatively demanding of my time. 4 of them between ages 5-14.
When I first started walking 6 miles a day, my youngest was 4, which is why I started house walking. I just walked in my house, so that I had no excuse not to get them in. When the 4 year old would get clingy, I'd just carry him while I walked. Or give him a piggy back ride. A lot of times I ended up getting all my steps in after they went to bed. Where there's a will, there's a way. I'm also really stubborn. (:
I walk around my complex there is no excuse I am on day 2
13000 steps!
6 mile gang
So you eat one meal a day, probably can’t be more than 1000 calories or less, and walk 400 some calories. No wonder you lost so much weight. Now if I could only eat 600 calories a day 😔
Not trying to be negative but feel most can’t do that. Most don’t have 2 hours to walk at a slow pace so would have to run to get thy many calories burned and most don’t want to eat 1 meal a day. Just feeling discouraged
THAT'S a bullshit excuse. We all have 24 hours in a day. Make time.
Try to throw your freezer and journal your feeling. The upside down feeling would get your reset your thought on life. I am just giving a perspective. Sometimes, we are just automatically living our routine.
Are you still full time RV?