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10,000 Steps a Day: My Honest Experience After Nearly Two Years

I will not get medical advice from social media. It's just not reliable and creates unnecessary anxiety over health. However, the one thing that kept popping up on my feed was people talking about walking 10,000 steps. There were many testimonial videos showing people obtaining numerous benefits from this. Yet, you cannot believe everything you see online. So I decided to do it myself! 

Nearly two years ago, I started walking 10k steps. The journey was inconsistently consistent. Not every day do I get those steps. Even then, I could sense some changes in me, which I am sharing with you here. Let's dive in!


How I felt..


I felt energetic


Now, if you are at a starting point, you might feel quite the

opposite. When I first wanted to reach 10k steps,

I felt lethargic, and it was too much. I felt tired

afterwards, so I could not do any other work.

This only lasted for a week. As I continue

to show up, 10k steps start to feel easier,

and I have developed a sense of accomplishment

from consistently hitting my daily step goal.

I noticed that even when I am not walking,

I generally feel more comfortable walking

anywhere or less hesitant about climbing

an extra stair to reach somewhere. 


Felt less bloating


I generally feel super bloated after a

huge meal, so I made it a habit to walk

around for 10 minutes, especially after lunch

or a big meal. I immediately feel less bloated

and less of a feeling of overeating. However,

it is better to walk for a shorter time after

eating so that it will not turn into over-exercising

after a meal. If you are someone who feels

bloated after eating, it is worth trying to

walk after meals.


What Helped Me Stick to 10k steps


1. Do not think, just do!


If you keep thinking “10,000 steps is too much”

or “I don’t have time,” you’ll never begin.
 A simple trick that worked for me:

  • 5,000 steps in the morning

  • 5,000 steps in the evening

That’s it. You’ll hit your goal without even realising it.


2. Wear the right footwear


One mistake I made when I started this

10k journey was that I thought I could walk

barefoot in the house. Bad idea. I started

developing foot pain due to the friction of

walking too much. So, I suggest wearing

good footwear, especially if you are new

to walking big steps. 


3. Stay hydrated

This goes without saying! More movement means more water loss. So make sure to stay hydrated throughout the day when you are hitting those steps. Keep a bottle with you and sip throughout the day.


4. Eat a balanced meal for more effective results

If you are on an overall health or fitness journey, you can enhance it by consuming a balanced meal, so you feel more fit and energetic. You’ll feel stronger, more fuelled, and less sluggish!


Walking 10,000 steps is one of the simplest

and most effective habits to add to your daily

routine. You don’t need a gym, equipment, or

a strict schedule. Just a pair of shoes and a

little commitment.

If you’re looking for an easy way to start being active, give the 10k step goal a try.


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