Walking 15,000 Steps A Day / My Results 

This is a reposting of a video I made a while ago that didn't get many views. I am reposting it because about eight weeks ago I fell playing soccer and suffered a pretty bad broken rib. I was unable to do much with my broken rib, so exercising stopped and my weight increased. After going back and watching this video again, I was reinspired. Now that I am finally able to exercise, I am wearing my FitBit again and have been walking to get back into shape. So far this week I am averaging over 20,000 steps a day!

I started walking 3 - 10 miles a day from doing almost no exercise, this was in March, started at 270lbs+. Down to 196lbs as of yesterday morning less than nine months later.

I’m going to increase my daily steps from 10k to 15k. I really enjoy walking outdoors and I feel great. Excellent job on your transformation 👍

Hey brother, just looked at your video. And what got to me what when you said you started to walk and not go to the gym because you knew you would get burnt out. I tried your method of walking at least 8 miles a day. Im 5,8” and 258, and in two weeks I dropped down to 232 and reduced my calorie intake and drink more water like you said, I have diabetes(type 2) and high blood pressure, and I’m fed up with being unhealthy. Thank you for this video. This was a wake up call. What also helped me out was stretching before and after, and having great shoes, I recommend the hoka one one Clifton 7, or brooks ghost 13. Your feet will thank you. I have my goal of being 185-190

Walking is SO underated. Everywhere you look it's about how fast one can go. I'm 53 and those days are GONE. Lol. Did triathlons and biathlons with some century rides sprinkled in. Now I have zero knee cartilage. None. Zilch. Bone on bone. But I'm here to tell you it's still possible to simply walk. Bought some Nike invincible running shoes and I walk around 14k-18k steps a day. Gingerly. Knees still throb but not "painful" but definitely throbbing after the work out and I know I have to do it again the next day. Sometimes I get on my treadmill to alleviate the pain as it has a cushioned deck. Simple walking is a beautiful way to lose weight. Nice video and appreciate the motivation.

You are as real as they come... informative with a caring, positive demeanor. Best, a new Subscriber from Maine.

I love the way you put yourself out there. you have inspired me to get up off my but and start walking. Thanks Thumbs UP

You are not just a Simple Man, you are the Great Man. You have inspired me to change my look, so here I am on second day of 5k steps a day. As you can see I am not pushing myself to the limits. For this point in my life I just want to build a habit that will keep me going. Thank you, Sir!

You certainly are committed to exercise and good health. On a side note I am on Day 5 of the 30 day push-up challenge. Good results so far. Thank you for your videos.

Thanks for this video!!! I'm 17 days straight walking no off days and drinking water

Love this video! My weight is something that has really been bothering me lately. I have a Fitbit as well. I just lack the motivation. In the last 2 weeks I have cut down on soda dramatically. From 6 cans a day to about 2 a week. I've lost like 4 lbs..hey it's a start!! Thanks for the video and maybe we can be Fitbit friends. 😎👍

Hey simpleman! Just watched your push-ups everyday for one year video and noticed something you mentioned; everyday strength. You said you enjoyed being ready at all times. Another RU-vidr, one I have used as a basis for my calisthenic journey, has the same outlook. His name is Red Delta project. His outlooks toward exercise is truly refreshing in the wake of dogmatic approaches to diet and exercise. Give 'em a search!

I appreciate you showing your stats right away. Very motivating!

Hey man, I am going through something similar. I would recommend looking into intermittent fasting. What I normally do is combine fasting with walking to maximize the fat burning effect of the walk. Also, before a meal I would do some weight lifting to maximize muscle recovery and growth. Before a fast I would eat something close to keto(mostly fat, since it is my main energy source while fasted), and after weights I would go for good carbs and protein with low or no fat. Carbs would replenish glycel and that would leave protein for regeneration. I'm no expert, but it's been working for me so far. I've lost around 100 pounds in 5 months, and I've gained a lot of muscle mass. And since IF is a better way to lose fat, I don't have many issues with loose skin.(I do have some, since I am short and used to weight 272 pounds.)

👍🏽 getting used to the step by step approach has been difficult for me, but it’s great now I’m there and I love how the progressions happen naturally and how we can also step back easily when necessary when we are going slow enough to be able to listen to our body.

I lost 38lbs when I gave up soda completely soda is so bad it will rot out the intestines if a person is a heavy soda drinker

Don’t say that you don’t have the time, you should say you don’t take the time. Everybody has the time to change when a constraint or an event makes you take the time to do something. If you plan your week, stick to it and don’t let external factors disturb your routine, you will be successful and achieve your goal.

This is awesome, and I am watching it a year later. You have a new subscriber. I like how sensible you were when starting it. I have lost 30 pounds in the last year, and most of it has been without exercise. (Though I am feeling motivated to get back to a walking habit.) A lot of it has been about cutting down on sugar and processed carbs, eating less overall, more whole foods, and more water. I applaud you on cutting down on the soda. I view it as liquid candy and drink it rarely. I also cut juice out of my life, I used to be addicted to around three glasses of oj a day. Keep it up!

Excellent video. I like the data you show via the numbers! Also, very clever too - water in the Chex mix bag!

I am glad you reposted this as it really spoke to me. I am going to make an effort to walk more, as per the advice in this video. Thank you from St Ives, Cornwall, UK.

Wow.. what a simple, easy to understand and motivational video! Thanks! I’ve heard the terms calorie deficit and intake etc and never understood it until now. 😊

Appreciate your transparency it’s not easy to be that open good for you my friend keep up the effort 💪

Awesome transformation I really applaud and appreciate your discipline and dedication ❤I started about a week and a half ago 8-10k a day and now I feel like stepping it up to 15k because of the energy and just wow factor of what this can do to your whole mental physical and all around health!!!!!❤🙏so inspirational!!!!

I drink lots of water and do 12000 steps a day but I have done more. I'm female, only 5'2" but I weight 112 lbs. I don't need weight loss at least I don't think so but I do want to tone up. Your video was interesting to me.

WOW, losing 10 lbs (or 4.5 kg) in 2 Weeks is IMPOSSIBLE.BTW do more walking videos with longer duration. Also this was great keep it up😀😀😀

Hi there, your channel and this video is so inspiring. It proves getting out there and doing regular walks and watching your calories can mean serious results. You’ve inspired me to get that dusty fitbit charged up and enjoy the great outdoors. Thanks man, keep hem coming🤙🏻

Your channel is great man thanks for making these videos!

Love your videos! The honesty and real ness

I did a lot of the same stuff it really helps so track your calories so you can find out what foods you shouldn't be eating like potato salad lol

Good Video. Set point theory says lose 10% of body weight at a time then maintain for 6 months to avoid triggering a rush of hunger hormones like gherelin. So I’m your case lose 20 and just stop. Keep walking at least 10,000 and no coke but get your calories up to maintenance BMR.

I started walking around fall or end of summer last year 2023 I was 250+ I’m not 193 and still going along with calorie defiant,Fasting and drinking only water has helped me get to where I’m at

Excellent video. Very inspiring. Thanks for sharing!

Great work, so real. Hi from Melbourne Australia

Thats a very real metric! I'm trying to get back in shape a little since I have been sitting for two years because of covd.

Great and motivating video, just like the rest of your videos. Honest approach and with results. Not impossible to do so a big motivation. Thanks for sharing.

I love this video! It’s very helpful to me! I hope you make more like this.

Thank you for your honesty! Excellent video!

Thanks Simple Man! A straight forward, no bull explanation!!

Great job! Small, simple steps - this is motivating.

This was a really well made video. Very inspirational.

Many tools to weight loss however eating is the main factor there’s no getting around it. I cannot outwork a crappy diet.

focus on the calories and not the macros people! he is right about this.

Love your videos, the simple no nonsence approach is really motivating me, I am now doing 100 press ups and 100 squats a day and I am two weeks in 👍🏼

Keep it simple! Nice job man!

What i definitely get from this is if you lift weights and do this basically results would be even more with added definition. Good job though very good video better than the top fitness guys very credible results and motivating!

Great info. You motivated me to walk & get a Fitbit 👣💪🏼

Yo, Simple Man! I started this same journey last year with a few offs and ons. Really picked it up hard at the beginning of this year. Probably averaging right around 15k steps per day, but that is only distance walks since my phone uses gps rather than steps. I would imagine closer to 20k. I found that if I cut 3 things that are just brutal for you (I chose pizza, cola, and sweets) and you replace those three things with 3 good things (fancy salads, kombucha, and cottage cheese) the pounds or kgs will melt off. It is amazing to see your transformation. I was 186cm and 92kg, and now 186.5kg (posture) and 81.5kg. I commend everyone who is trying/doing this on their effort. One of the hardest things is giving up your stress relievers...games, tv, movies etc. I found that a good podcast that fits your taste can keep you walking for even more time. I know we all have different schedules, but lets keep it up! I love hearing about the results of others.

Do you have a link to the silicone egg things in the video?

I burned all of my calories trying to do all that math. And now I'm exhausted.

Im also on my 2week stomach is toned a bit allready ❤❤

good job, keep goin dude!!!

Wow, great Idea I walk 15k in my basement just watching sports and TV show after 2 days I could sleep better

I walked on average 15k a day and lost 50lbs in 5 months. It's possible just gotta find the time

5lbs a week is a lot for a normal sized person. Did you do carb restriction?

Umm I dont think the average person is gonna lose 10 pounds in just two weeks lol. I walked Six miles everyday for nine weeks and I only dropped 22 pounds. I went from 208 to 186 pounds

Really cool 😎. Thank you so much for sharing

Keep posting!

Really cool video thanks. What fitbit would you recommend for accuracy on steps please?

15k steps... I remember when that used to be a lot for me. Now I get that in just over an hour and a half. x_x

"You keep with it cause your tired of being fat" 😁

Love it man

15k steps is like what, 7.5 miles a day

20,000 steps a day is the magic number if you can do that you will lose weight incredibly fast especially if you add 75 pushups and 100 situps every second day. The diet plan is also the key. I lost 80 pounds in 8 months, it took allot of time to get in good enough shape to walk 20,000 steps a day so be patient

Nice glasses at the beginning of the video. Anyone know where that’s from?

Walking is soo underrated, however try not to have your calorie deficit over 700 calories, cause while I realize that it sounds like nonsense, but that will really affect your metabolic rate in the long run.

I really enjoy your videos!

Dragonfly us very very motivated by this great simple information and simple way to loos weight. I have used thousands of dollars/punds on Herbalife and other stuff. I decided to stopp smoking 6 months ago and have not smoked at all. I am so ready for next step. Thank you very much. I am crazy about ice-cream and white cheese....its gonna be a battle but being an aquarian I go for it. 😀🌈

PS also thank you for your nutritional advice it really helped a lot to share how you changed your eating habits God bless you and family!🙏🫶🏻

What is that egg cooker and where do you get one??

Thank you hun!!

I like this video men we all need motivation and stay healthy is so important

Something as simple as walking could be the best thing for you.

I walk at least 10 miles a day some days 20 to 25 miles

Love this!

Thank you for sharing

Very motivating, thanks! Btw, what's the song name at 05:00?

Good stuff!

Good video. I would like an update please.

good work man :)

I am also walking 15000 steps but didn't lose more than 2 pounds in a month.

Love this!!

I walk over 20k steps a day for 2 months, didn't lose any weight, my belly still big.

Thank you Simple Man

Do steps count if I do it on the trampoline

Awesome, gud info

Where difference?

Great. I, too, walk about 15kms everyday.

Amazing!

Buen trabajo

Very good

Just did 15,000 today...I know I'm not gonna be able to walk yet alone get off a the s#@$!& in the morning hahahaha.

I don't know how much I walk daily, but just got a treadmill and doing 2 kms, so I'd say I'm doing maybe 4 k steps a day, gonna get a pedometer looks like fun

how many hours you got to walk or run during the day ?

What a nice street

how long does it take you to walk 15000 steps in one go?

What is that egg thing?

So about five miles a day

How many hours do you spend walking to get in 15,000 steps?

how many steps are you up to now?>

dose it matter how fast or slow im walking?