179. 10k Steps Every Day: Is It Really Necessary or Total BS?

We’ve all heard it: get your 10,000 steps a day! 

But…where the HELL did that even come from, and is it *actually* necessary?! 

Here’s the truth - you don’t NEED to hit 10k steps a day to reach your health goals.

I get that not everyone has the time or flexibility in their schedule to walk that much daily. What really matters is being aware of your movement + choosing to move with PURPOSE (something that has really helped me).

10,000 steps/day isn’t magic, but it IS a reminder. It’s a tool that has brought attention to just how little we move in a day. You’ve got to plan and schedule it in, because you DO have the time - it’s just about how you’re managing it in your everyday life.

Walking is one of THE simplest, most underrated tools in the game. Let’s stop overcomplicating things - it’s time to start walking more and building healthy habits that fit your lifestyle!!

In this episode, we cover:

• Where the 10k steps/day idea actually came from
• Why you don’t need 10k steps to reach your goals
• How I’ve started walking more on purpose
• How our super-sedentary lifestyle is holding us back
• Busting the “I don’t have time” excuse
• Simple ways to be more mindful about moving MORE
• Why less movement means less food if you still want results
• Staying consistent with daily movement (on YOUR terms)

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