Obsessed with step count

[CrypticField]

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 the new plan is almost the same as what I do over the week I’m in my 50s. I understand where you come from as I lost my streak when I had 3d migraine and fell asleep on 9000 steps. I was gutted the next day when I realised but then it was actually ok. I’m also have kids with adhd and asd so definitely have the genetics to understand THE need to move to feel good mentally. I hope you can find a good balance and I enjoy doing Caroline Girvans 20min weights workouts.

I had a similar mindset OP. Utterly daft cos some days I run between 5 and 10 miles (or more if I’m half mara training), cycle (no steps), swim (no steps), do a weight/strength class (not about the steps). So I’d find myself marching around the fields at 11pm. It was nice - total peace at the end of the day, but not necessary.
You have to break the cycle, feel uncomfortable, see that the world does not implode and slowly feel the liberation by not being a slave to your Garmin!