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Obsessed with step count

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CrypticField · 29/12/2025 07:45

I do at least 10k steps every day, usually it's closer to 15k.

I run, hike and walk. It's a self-challenge to never miss a day. My streak is well over three years.

I really enjoy cycling and weight workouts but over time I've stopped these completely because sometimes I only have the energy to get my minimum 10k steps done.

I know it's daft but I feel like even if I did a an hour on the bike and an hour weight workout but only 5k steps, it would feel like a failure.

Can anyone relate?!

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CrypticField · 29/12/2025 08:19

tanstaafl · 29/12/2025 08:13

Well, my next post was going to mention the benefits of weight training ( I don’t mean bulking up body building weights ) which you’ve felt the need to drop in favour of walking.

What style of walking is it? Positive fast style or meander along with the dog?
Hilly or flat?

The steps are mostly gained via running (6 days a week on a treadmill) or hiking hills, as I live in the countryside and live near a lot of hills!

I love weight training and have a home gym, but when I'm low on time/energy I always decide to do the steps rather than weights, simply because 'steps'.

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Rhodesbride · 29/12/2025 08:15

I am like this. I’m 40 but I struggle to go to the gym/exercise at home as it seems to make my prolapse symptoms worse. So I have said to myself as a bare minimum I need to be walking 10k steps a day. I have a desk job but walking to pick daughter from school helps/I have a treadmill at home/we try to get out for walks around the local area but I’m obsessive about it. It’s on my mind all the time. If I have an appointment which will take time away from me getting a walk in after work I’m absolutely fuming 😂. Dh just wanted to laze around and chill on Boxing Day after a very hectic Xmas day ….and so did I…. But I had to get up before everyone else and I did the entire 10k steps on my treadmill before I lay on the sofa all day 🤦🏼‍♀️I do have a tendency to obsess and fixate over things. Do you obsess over other things too or just that?

tanstaafl · 29/12/2025 08:13

Well, my next post was going to mention the benefits of weight training ( I don’t mean bulking up body building weights ) which you’ve felt the need to drop in favour of walking.

What style of walking is it? Positive fast style or meander along with the dog?
Hilly or flat?

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CrypticField · 29/12/2025 08:08

tanstaafl · 29/12/2025 07:55

Is it for the exercise or for the feeling of control and order in your life?

I'm not sure - I do enjoy feeling fit, and the exercise helps me mentally and keeps my weight steady.

I do thrive on routine and structure, it would feel awful to not be able to do my minimum steps.

But I'm not sure it's healthy/normal to do it at the expense of any other exercise?

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tanstaafl · 29/12/2025 07:55

Is it for the exercise or for the feeling of control and order in your life?