Welcome to the 30-Day Walking Challenge

Hope everyone had a great Family Day weekend! 🎉

The 30-day challenge has officially come to an end! Huge congratulations to all of you for staying committed, posting your steps, and helping to keep each other motivated. You all put in amazing effort, and it’s been great seeing everyone push through these past few weeks.

I will be running another challenge next month with a different goal, so stay tuned! Also, I’ll have another walking challenge this summer, but with different rules to keep things fresh and engaging.

Final Leaderboard & Total Step Count 🏆

🥇 Nourel – 421,711 steps (Winner! 🎉)

🥈 Carol – 295,608 steps (2 free sessions pending 🏅)

🥉 Jessica – 236,447 steps (1 free session pending 🎉)

4️⃣ Angelica – 140,988 steps (not eligible for a prize)

Amazing work, everyone! 👏👏👏

I will go ahead and add the free sessions that each of you have won to your current package and extend it to make sure you can use them.

Thanks again for being part of this challenge—your dedication and consistency were inspiring! Keep moving, and I’ll see you all in the next challenge! 💪🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️

Feb 17

Sat Feb 15

Wednesday Feb 12

Congrats on Finishing Week 3—Welcome to Week 4! 🎉

Hey everyone! Another great week down—huge shoutout to all of you for sticking with it! To keep things fair and engaging, I’ve been adding missing days from previous weeks, but starting this week, I will only count the days that you post on time.

This challenge is all about consistency and creating a supportive community by posting daily and pushing each other forward. If you’ve been struggling to remember, I highly recommend setting a reminder at night during your downtime—it’s a simple habit that makes a big difference!

Updated Leaderboard 🏆

🥇 Nourel – 329,874 steps

🥈 Carol – 246,465 steps (2 free sessions pending 🏅)

🥉 Angelica – 140,988 steps (not eligible for a prize)

4️⃣ Jessica – 158,796 steps (1 free session pending 🎉) (Still missing 4 days from Week 3)

Angelica has yet to post her Week 3 steps—don’t forget to share them so we can keep the leaderboard updated!

Reminder:

✅ Post your steps every day—this challenge works best when we support and motivate each other daily!

✅ If you struggle to remember, set a reminder at night during your downtime—it only takes a minute.

✅ Moving forward, only steps posted on time will be counted.

3 More Tips to Maximize Your Steps This Week:

1️⃣ Use your arms while walking – Swinging your arms helps increase momentum and makes your walk more efficient.

2️⃣ Find a step-count buddy – A little friendly competition or accountability can help keep you on track.

3️⃣ Break up screen time – Every time you scroll through your phone, get up and walk around for a few minutes!

Let’s finish strong! Week 4 is here—let’s keep up the momentum! 💪🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️

Monday Feb 10

Sunday Feb 9

Sorry for the late reply - here are my missing steps :)

I’ve been having some issues with my watch/app not syncing up properly. My watch shows 15,000+ steps today which is accurate, but my app is only saying 8,000 steps for some reason…trying to figure it out as some of my past submissions may be a bit off 😳😅

Hi everyone!

Huge congratulations on all your hard work and amazing step counts last week—you’re doing fantastic! Welcome to Week 2 of the challenge! 🎉

Here’s the current scoreboard:

🥇 Nourel: 106,419 steps

🥈 Carol: 83,017 steps (missing 1 day)

🥉 Jessica: 62,483 steps (missing 2 days)

4️⃣ Angelica: 37,296 steps (missing 4 days)

Unfortunately, we had three people drop out, so it’s just the four of you now. Keep up the incredible effort! Remember, it’s not about the daily step count but the total at the end of the 30-day challenge. Be sure to post any missing days, even if the numbers are low—we’re all here to support each other.

This challenge isn’t just about the prize but also the amazing health benefits you’re gaining. January and February are usually the coldest months, and this is the perfect time to get moving!

3 tips to maximize your steps this week:

1. Turn chores into step opportunities—vacuuming, sweeping, or cleaning windows can add up.

2. Set a timer to remind yourself to move every hour.

3. Walk in place while watching TV or talking on the phone.

   
   

Lastly, when posting your steps this week, please include the day as well. This will help me track everything and let you know if you’re missing any days.

Let’s crush Week 2 together! 💪👏

Y'all are crushing it. I love seeing these numbers. Thank you all for you dedication, and will post the leader scoreboard on Sunday evening!!! Keep it up team 👊

Morning everyone! Thanks for sharing your steps from Monday. It’s awesome to see that most of you are hitting that sweet spot of 8,000 steps—fantastic work! A few challengers haven’t shared yet, but remember, this challenge isn’t about perfection; it’s about progress. Even if your steps aren’t as high as others, every step counts. Sharing helps build accountability and motivates all of us to push a little further every day.

Why are steps such an effective exercise for burning fat?

Walking is one of the most underrated forms of fat-burning exercise. Here’s why:

1. Low-Impact, High Reward: Walking is easy on the joints, making it sustainable and accessible for almost everyone. Unlike high-impact exercises, it’s less likely to lead to injuries.

2. Steady State Cardio: Walking at a steady pace keeps your body in the fat-burning zone, using stored fat as a primary energy source.

3. Increased Daily Calorie Burn: Accumulating steps throughout the day keeps your metabolism active, boosting your overall calorie burn.

4. Improves Insulin Sensitivity: Regular walking helps regulate blood sugar levels, which aids in fat loss over time.

5. Boosts NEAT: Walking contributes to Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT)—the calories burned outside of workouts. NEAT plays a significant role in maintaining or losing weight.

Why the sweet spot of 8,000-10,000 steps?

Research shows that walking 8,000–10,000 steps daily strikes the perfect balance between activity and fat burning. At this range:

• You’ll burn approximately 300-500 calories, depending on your weight and walking intensity.

• It’s enough to increase cardiovascular health and improve fat metabolism without feeling overly taxing or time-consuming.

• It ensures you’re staying active throughout the day, not just during dedicated workout sessions.

Keep pushing yourselves and striving for more every day! Let’s see how many of us can exceed our steps today and hit that fat-burning sweet spot. Don’t forget to share your numbers and keep inspiring the group!

Good morning, everyone!

Welcome to Day 1 of the 30-Day Walking Challenge! Every step counts, so let’s start strong. Share your progress or a photo from your walk—let’s cheer each other on!

Let’s get moving! 💪

Hi. I'm Carol. This winter I started mall walking to keep moving despite the cold and ice. Thanks for this extra motivation Justin!

Hey everyone! 👋

The 30-Day Walking Challenge starts tomorrow, and I hope you’re as excited as I am to kick it off! 🎉 If you’re joining the challenge, leave a comment below with a little introduction about yourself and let us know you’re participating. Your introduction can include:

• Your name or what you’d like to be called

• Why you’re joining the challenge

• Your personal goal for the next 30 days

Here’s your first tip to maximize your step count for the first week: Look for small ways to add extra steps throughout your day. Park further away from entrances, take the stairs whenever possible, and try adding a short walk after meals—it all adds up!

I’m so excited to start this challenge with you all and can’t wait to see everyone’s progress. Let’s make this a fun and motivating journey together! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ Let’s do this! 💪

Looking forward to seeing your introductions and getting started tomorrow! 🙌

Sounds amazing! Goodluck to all :)

I’m in