179. 10k Steps Every Day: Is It Really Necessary or Total BS?

We’ve all heard it: get your 10,000 steps a day! 

But…where the HELL did that even come from, and is it *actually* necessary?! 

Here’s the truth - you don’t NEED to hit 10k steps a day to reach your health goals.

I get that not everyone everyone has the time or flexibility in their schedule to walk that much daily. What really matters is being aware of your movement + choosing to move with PURPOSE (something that has really helped me).

10,000 steps/day isn’t magic, but it IS a reminder. It’s a tool that has brought attention to just how little we move in a day. You’ve got to plan and schedule it in, because you DO have the time - it’s just about how you’re managing it in your everyday life.

Walking is one of THE simplest, most underrated tools in the game. Let’s stop overcomplicating things - it’s time to start walking more and building healthy habits that fit your lifestyle!!

Episode Recap:

• Where the 10k steps/day idea actually came from
• Why you don’t need 10k steps to reach your goals
• How I’ve started walking more on purpose
• How our super-sedentary lifestyle is holding us back
• Busting the “I don’t have time” excuse
• Simple ways to be more mindful about moving MORE
• Why less movement means less food if you still want results
• Staying consistent with daily movement (on YOUR terms)

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More about the Unf*ck Your Fitness Podcast:

If you've tried all the fad diets and are sick and tired of not achieving your health and fitness goals long-term, you've come to the right place! Welcome to the Unf*ck Your Fitness Podcast with me, Kristy Castillo. I'm here to help you break the annoying diet cycle, gain confidence, and reach your health and fitness goals. 

This podcast will show you how to be proud of the body you have, build the body you want, and enjoy the process along the way. I'll cover topics like how to get the most from your workouts, the importance of feeding your body what it needs, and key mindset shifts that will empower you. I've broken through the BS surrounding diet culture and built my dream body, all while being a busy wife, Mom and business owner, and I know you can too!

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