Welcome to my 3 Million Steps Journey 2025 – my personal challenge to improve my health through daily walking, yoga, and a balanced lifestyle. Today is February 1st, and it’s time to update you on how my step challenge went in January. Let me start by saying – it didn’t go quite as planned!
I kicked off the year feeling a bit off, and by January 8th, I was diagnosed with a virus (sore throat, fever, fatigue, etc.). Soon after, I also developed sinusitis, which I’m still battling. Since getting sick, I’ve mostly stayed inside my apartment, and getting in as many steps as I had hoped for has definitely been a challenge. But despite everything, my motivation to hit my goal in my 3 Million Steps Journey 2025 has remained strong, and I’ve really worked hard to fit steps into my daily routine, even when it wasn’t easy.
To make sure I still got my steps in, I kept my phone either in the pocket of my hoodie or around my waist in a fanny pack, walking back and forth around the apartment. Back and forth, back and forth… 🙂
My January Step Count in the 3 Million Steps Journey 2025
- January 1: 5,070 steps
- January 2: 2,140 steps
- January 3: 1,339 steps
- January 4: 11,521 steps
- January 5: 3,219 steps
- January 6: 6,636 steps
- January 7: 7,964 steps
- January 8: 1,974 steps
- January 9: 4,373 steps
- January 10: 9,977 steps
- January 11: 4,972 steps
- January 12: 2,899 steps
- January 13: 2,531 steps
- January 14: 6,611 steps
- January 15: 2,410 steps
- January 16: 4,648 steps
- January 17: 7,641 steps
- January 18: 9,788 steps
- January 19: 6,745 steps
- January 20: 4,133 steps
- January 21: 4,583 steps
- January 22: 6,806 steps
- January 23: 7,990 steps
- January 24: 7,978 steps
- January 25: 2,617 steps
- January 26: 6,788 steps
- January 27: 8,429 steps
- January 28: 6,135 steps
- January 29: 4,823 steps
- January 30: 6,716 steps
- January 31: 14,077 steps
Total for January: 183,533 steps
Average per day: Approximately 5,920 steps
My Best Day in the 3 Million Steps Journey 2025
My best day in January was actually January 31st, when I hit 14,077 steps! It felt amazing to finally get outside in the fresh winter air. The past week has brought some beautiful winter days, and yesterday I finally got the chance to go out and enjoy the crisp air and the clear, fresh sky. I took a picture of the gorgeous new moon and filmed the breathtaking view (picture and video here). It was a magical feeling to get outside after a week of being sick and rack up so many steps on such a beautiful day!
Yoga and My Health Plan on My 3 Million Steps Journey 2025
Even though I didn’t get in all the steps I hoped for, yoga has been a crucial part of my health plan during my 3 Million Steps Journey 2025. I’ve practiced yoga every day as part of my goal to do yoga every day for 365 days. When I’ve been sick, I’ve focused on Yin Yoga – a calm and meditative form of yoga that has been perfect for me when my energy levels were low. I’ve noticed a huge difference, and I feel much more flexible and relaxed.
My yoga sessions have ranged from 20 to 60 minutes, and I’ve enjoyed doing the sessions with some incredible yoga instructors who inspire me daily. I share links to the sessions on my Instagram and Snapchat, so if you’d like to join me on this journey, feel free to follow along!
Weight Goals and Diet: A New Start
In addition to yoga, I’ve also started a new chapter with my diet. After kicking off the year with two weeks of low-carb eating, I’m now on day four of a nutrition plan consisting of 1,558 kcal per day, focusing on 154 g of protein, 100 g of carbs and 60 g of fat. I’ll share more about how it’s going as time goes on, but I already feel motivated and ready to see results.
Strength Training: From the Gym to Home
I started January with strength training at the gym, but illness forced me to adapt. I’ve now started doing light full-body strength workouts at home, which has been a great way to keep my body active despite not being able to train at the gym.
What I Learned During My 3 Million Steps Journey 2025 in January
January has been a challenge, but also a reminder that life doesn’t always go as planned. I’ve learned that it’s important to be flexible and adjust when things don’t go the way you envisioned. My goal of walking 3 million steps in 2025 is still very much alive, and I’m motivated to catch up on missed steps in the coming months.
What About You?
How has 2025 started for you? Have you set any goals for the year? Whatever your goals are, I hope you’ve found some inspiration in my 3 Million Steps Journey 2025, and perhaps we can support each other on the path to a healthier and more active life. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments – together, we can motivate each other and make 2025 the year of positive change!
I’m excited to hear how you’re doing and how we can inspire each other moving forward. Let’s make 2025 a year of growth, change, and well-being!
With love,
Fiffibelle 💖