Yesterday morning, I went out for a walk.
It was a public holiday, and the streets were quiet. There weren’t many people around, but the ones who were?
They were moving.
Walking, running, jogging, cycling—everyone was out doing something.
And it got me thinking.
Maybe some people reading this blog are thinking: “It’s easy for him—he’s already fit. Of course, he can take on this experiment.”
But that hasn’t always been the case.
Like many others, I’ve had massive fitness and weight swings over the years. I know what it feels like to be starting from zero—to feel sluggish, unfit, or like it’s just too much effort to begin.
That’s why I admire the people who were out yesterday morning.
They weren’t all lean, athletic, or moving fast. They were all different shapes and sizes—but they were out there. And that’s the thing.
They were doing something.
One Small Step at a Time
I don’t want to sound preachy, and I apologize if it comes across that way. But here’s the truth: just moving more makes a difference.
And “exercise” doesn’t have to mean heading to the gym or running a 5K.
There are simple, everyday ways to move a little more:
- Instead of looking for a parking space closest to the door, park on the far side of the lot.
- Instead of looking for the easiest route, take the slightly longer way.
- Instead of waiting for the elevator, take the stairs.
- Instead of sitting for hours, stand up and stretch every so often.
These tiny changes add up.
Not just over a day. Or a week. But over a month, a year, a lifetime.
And eventually, they become a habit—effortless, automatic, part of your routine.
That’s how it starts.
A little bit more movement than yesterday.
No gym membership. No 5K runs. No big resolutions.
Just one step at a time.
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