It’s a new week, and as my body is still adjusting to this new routine and I find I’m tired. That’s okay because nothing hurts and I do find my stress levels are down and I feel pretty decent overall.

Surprisingly there is no leg pain from walking or stiffness. I’m not power walking just a comfortable pace. When I have to do long walks I put on my headphones and listen to a book. It forces me to relax and just move.

What I will say I’ve learned is I do enjoy walking outside so much more than on the treadmill, but it’s winter and sometimes it’s just too cold for me. I forget I’m trying to get steps when I’m outside and just enjoy being in nature. Which does relax me.

Okay enough pondering. Let’s get this week started.

Day 8

Wow, I slept almost 8 hours last night. That’s amazing, I sometimes can get eight hours of sleep, but that usually only when I feel terrible and I take a nap. To be fair I only slept 3 1/2 hours for the previous two nights so my body may be just trying to catch up.

It’s back to work today and I’m grateful because that means I will not have to work so hard to get my steps. Plus I love my job and I miss my people.

I feel pretty good this morning and I know today will be physically active because we tore our office apart Monday doing end of year audit and today I’ve scheduled as a reorganization day.

Well I made it through the day, unfortunately only 5000 steps. So again I spent a good amount of time pacing the livingroom. Still success my friends!

Day 9

It’s Friday and we will back to the weekend soon. I can tell my schedule is back on track because Im hitting my normal 2000 steps this morning. Big steps in the morning mean an easier night. Today I am meeting with the team to talk about 2025 goals and initiatives. It makes me think about this challenge and what I really want to get out of it.

• More stamina
• More happy
• Less stress
• Defined muscle
• Better sleep

So far I’m noticing better sleep and surprisingly some of my nausea and indigestion have improved, and I’m more regular then I used to be.

Today around 4pm my back started throbbing and I promptly fell asleep the moment I got home. I was at about 8000 steps. I woke up at 11:00 and paced the living room for 30 minutes half asleep just to hit the last 2000steps! Phew I barely made it today.

Day 10

Here we are Saturday again and another day off. I’m happy to have the day off but dread knowing I’ll probably have to go to the gym tonight.

As I mentioned I’m pretty thin but it seems I have lost 2lbs just from walking. My BFF says my legs are looking more defined than they used to be. Tighter is the exact word they used. I can admit that makes me happy. I don’t care about pounds but definition that’s a pleasant surprise.

So what’s the plan? Aside from laundry, groceries and some cooking.I don’t have much planned. The grocery store is always so many less steps than I think it’s going to be but at least I’ll be moving.

Well back from the store and I got a whopping 1000 steps. So disappointing. I’m sitting at 3200 steps for the day. Dang. I will be working hard tonight.

Well even house cleaning and cooking only got me to 4600, so down to the gym I go. Today my legs feel a little sore or frail. Still I hit 10000 steps.

Day 11

It’s Sunday and I started drinking bone broth today as part of my next upcoming experiment but once I drank it..I promptly fell right back to sleep. Not a huge deal but it threw me off my schedule. Worse, It’s 11:00am and I have under 100 steps.

I finally am up and moving but it’s now 2:15pm and I just barely hit a 1000 steps. It’s freezing today and there is no way I’m going to be able to handle outside. I don’t even want to walk to the gym but I’m pretty sure there’s no getting around it.

I curse you winter. My house is clean the laundry is done. I do need to cook but I’d prefer to wait until later. I have a project to do but it will make me sad. I need to put away all the pretty Christmas decorations. I was lazy today and now I have to pay the price. It’s that or brave the outdoors.

I worked diligently in the house and started prepping dinner. The bad news is still only at 3000. Is it wrong I wish I had a bigger place so I can get more steps.

I bit the bullet and just dedicated an hour and a half to walking. I did it. I’ll be glad to be going back to a regular schedule next week.

Day 12

It felt easier to get my steps today. I still had to earn them but it didn’t feel like a big deal. For me it takes about 12 minutes to get a 1000 steps. Thats not rushing so I know I can get it done if I just dedicate the time. It’s ridiculously cold today so my last 3000 steps will be done pacing the living room. Which I am doing as I write this post.

Success!

Day 13

It’s getting easier. I’m learning to work my walking into my day much better. My energy levels have improved and even more exciting I’m not worn out once I hit 10000 steps. It started clicking yesterday. Another thing that is cool, I started taking a walk at lunch and I no longer have a midday slump. I’ve been working on a project with two gentlemen and they both were yawning like crazy around 3pm but I was still in go mode. I’m sure annoying for them, but great for me. It’s a tedious but necessary project and I was focused and ready.

I got home and i was at 8000 steps. I knock it out pretty quickly and hit my target.

Day 14

Here we are finally at the end of week 2. I do my 2500 steps in the morning. If I get 5000 at work then I’ll be on track. Anything over that is a bonus and makes my night easier. Well I barely got any steps at work. There’s a winter storm so I pace my livingroom until I hit my 10000 steps.

The Recap

So here’s how it went. It got easier this week but I’ll be honest this is a much harder challenge than I thought. Some days no problem, but sometimes you just don’t want to.

Saying that, I will tell you I really do feel better. I went days without needing a zofran. Which is amazing. Two days is usually the longest I’ve ever gone until now.

My legs are actually starting to look defined. I don’t look bad ass yet but I feel great about the progress so far.

The sleeping is so much better, at minimum I’m getting an hour more a night which is great.

I feel less stressed without a doubt. I feel more positive, so far I find the claims are true.