01/21/2026
For the busy mom, the business owner, or the woman juggling a 9-to-5, that "magic number" often feels like just another to-do list item that drains your body.
We’ve been told that if we don't hit 10k, we’ve "failed" for the day. BUT... research shows the biggest jump in health and longevity actually happens between 7,000 and 8,000 steps. Beyond that, the benefits tend to level off.
Here is the reality: Pushing yourself to hit an arbitrary number when you are already exhausted doesn't make you "disciplined." It spikes your cortisol, drains your energy, and leads to the exact burnout we are trying to avoid.
Walking is a metabolic "cheat code" for body composition and hormone health, but only if it's sustainable (and not depleting you).
Health isn't found on your watch, it’s found in the habits you can actually keep. Stop overcomplicating. Start where you are. Aim for that 7k–8k range and choose consistency over perfection 🫶
Be honest, do you find yourself hitting the "all-or-nothing" wall when you can't reach 10,000 steps? do you feel pressured to hit 10k?