I Walk 10,000 Steps Everyday And This is What Happened To Me

Is it worth walking 10,000 steps everyday? Let’s find it out…

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When I was 16 years old, I used to go to the gym and have a healthy diet (eggs, milk, etc.) every day. I enjoyed my college days. I felt powerful, fresh, and energetic.

But in the final year of college, I quit the gym because of my semester exams. After graduation, I pursued blogging as a full-time career. I forgot all my healthy habits for five years. I barely went out for walks.

It affected my mobility, immunity, digestive system, and overall health. I could feel the laziness and fatigue.

And one day, something weird happened to me.

On March 12, 2023, I experienced severe abdominal issue, which led to some unusual health complications, such as…

1. Vomiting sensation
2. Constipation
3. Severe Gas
4. Loss of appetite
5. Mental illness symptoms: Brain fog, negative thoughts, difficulty concentrating.
6. Heaviness on my chest
7. Muscle pain
8. Acidity
9. Nervousness
10. Nausea
11. Insomnia
12. Anxiety + Anxiety neurosis.
13. Fatigue
14. Dizziness
15. My central nervous system wasn't working properly

I immediately consulted a doctor, who prescribed medication based on my symptoms. I took the medicine for a month, but nothing changed.

I lost my sense of purpose and began to dwell on thoughts of death. I had never felt this way before, but it was happening to me.

After enduring 400 days of this pain, I finally decided to take action. I started walking every day, beginning with 1,500 steps (about 1 kilometer).

Gradually, my health improved. Now, I walk and run a combined 10,000 steps each day, which is about 6 to 8 kilometers.

I believe in the compound effect, as explained in the book “The Compound Effect.”

According to the book, improving by 1% each day doesn’t simply result in a 365% (or 3.7x) improvement over a year. Instead, due to compounding, you actually become 37 times better.”

So, if I improve by 0.1% daily, it will compound. In one year, my overall state will improve 3.7 times. This means if I’m at 10% now, I’ll be 37% better in a year.

Walking 10,000 steps is a lifesaver for me and can significantly alleviate most of the aforementioned symptoms.

Here is how It helps me…

1. Now I have no muscle pain & cramps.
2. Immunity and fatigue improved.
3. Insomnia is gone.
4. I found 60–70% improvement in constipation, gas, & acidity.
5. Nervous system is working properly.
6. 80–90% relief from anxiety and anxiety neurosis.
7. 40–50% improvement in the heaviness on my chest.
8. 100% improvement in appetite.
9. No vomiting sensation.

Moreover, I feel energized and have found a renewed sense of purpose in my life.

If you’ve been struggling with any of the following symptoms, I highly recommend setting a goal of 10,000 steps every day:

It took me 90 minutes of walking each day to see a 37% improvement in my health.

I went through an incredibly difficult 400 days, but walking 10,000 steps daily literally helped me overcome most of my health issues.

You can do it too! It’s not as hard as you might think. If you commit to walking every day, your life will change for the better.

NEVER GIVE UP!

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