Part 3/8:
Realizing that consistent daily steps were essential, I devised a few strategies. For one, I parked further from my destinations, which naturally racked up step counts. I also made sure to count exercise towards my total—adding runs into the mix helped me close the stepping gap efficiently.
However, this meant I faced foot fatigue. The soreness from stepping up my daily activity was intense, and by the end of the first week, I craved a proper rest day. Nevertheless, I was determined to maintain consistency, believing that driving results was purely down to hard work and adherence to the routine.