The walking habit that held was embarrassingly small

2026-10-17 115 views 1 post

When I was chasing the goal, I treated walks like a workout. After 14 months in maintenance, the only version that stuck was a 10-minute loop after lunch. I put a paper calendar on the fridge and marked an X for any walk, even if it was just around the block in the rain.

First month: 18 walks, which is not impressive, but it was enough to make the after-lunch slot feel weird without it. I never chased pace or distance. If I missed a day, I just aimed for the next one.

Now most days get 20-30 minutes, but the rule is still 10. What anchor did you use when you started moving more — after a meal, before coffee, or just whenever the day allowed?