My first 40-Day Habit for Lasting Change
Join me on my journey as I explore the power of 40-day habits. This is my first blog on my 40-day walking challenge. We can inspire each other to create positive changes in our lives, one habit at a time.
12/15/2024
40-days, 40-walks: Putting my best foot forward!
They say a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Well, my journey began with frantically digging through my wardrobe for my long-forgotten daps and realising they were more “vintage” than I’d remembered. We all start somewhere, right?
Why I’m Doing This
Now, I'm no Kevin Sinfield, I haven't walked further than our local pub in years, but for someone who’s spent more time sitting than a houseplant lately. I want to lose weight, get fitter, and clear my mind—and walking is an easy way to kick off this journey.
Also, have you ever noticed how walking is like a moving meditation? It’s just you, the world, and occasionally dodging a rogue cyclist or a dog walker whose pet thinks your leg is a chew toy. I live in a small village in Cyprus with amazing scenery which hopefully I'll show you over the next 40 days.
The Benefits of Walking:
I've done some homework (read Google while eating snacks!), and this is why I chose walking.
It’s Good for Your Body: It's going to keep my body healthy and help me lose weight (hello, calves!).
It’s a Stress Buster: It reduces stress and cheers you up. I’ll take that over doomscrolling any day.
It’s Totally Doable: No fancy equipment is needed—just feet, a comfy pair of shoes, and determination.
My Plan:
For the next 40 days, I’ll be doing a daily walk. Rain or shine, I’ll lace up my daps and hit the pavement. My plan includes:
Step Goals: Starting small with 5,000 steps and working up to 10,000, I'll take my tracker next time!!
Timing: Morning walks to start my day (if I can get out of bed) or evening strolls to unwind.
Challenges?
Let’s be honest—it won’t all be rainbows and smooth pavements. I can see a few hurdles:
Weather Woes: Rain? Wind? Extreme heat? Bring it on (and maybe an umbrella).
Time Management: Getting my butt out of bed early will be… interesting.
Motivation Dips: Some days, my bed might win the battle.
Join Me!
If you’ve ever wanted to start a fitness journey but didn’t know where to begin, consider walking with me—literally or virtually! Let’s see where our feet take us. Drop your walking tips or favourite playlists in the comments below, and let’s see how far we can get together!
