How did you start building up to your current step count.

[srn_here]

Just starting my journey to get back in shape..1 month and 10 lbs down. I've started tracking my steps and they are a lot lower than I thought they'd be 🤦‍♀️I'm on my feet at work all day so I'm trying to figure out how to build my endurance because after work I'm just tired.

[Zest Administrator]

Hi srn_here

Firstly, welcome to the Health Walk forum. Congratulations on your progress that you've made in starting your journey to get back in shape - that's a great result to be 10 lbs down in a month.

Thinking back to how I used to build up to my current step count, I think I just took opportunities to include walking in my regular routine. I find having a step-tracking fitness app helps me as well. I sometimes vary my pace, to make the walk more interesting - speeding up then slowing down.

I gradually increased my walking. On days when it was raining or I didn't fancy braving the outdoors, I would use a video on utube to enjoy some walking routines. They are fun and feels like being in a walking group!

I think just 5 or 10 minutes can be energising - but I realise it can be tough to motivate to do that after a long day on your feet at work. I think setting a realistic goal can be helpful too. Plus not being hard on yourself if you don't quite achieve it.

Just be kind to yourself, and start gradually - maybe add a couple of minutes here and there.

Most of all, enjoy your walking.

Zest

[srn_here in reply to Zest]

Thank you

[Zest Administrator in reply to srn_here]

You're welcome, and I hope you have an enjoyable weekend.