Alright guys, here's a weird little life update. I started a new job a month ago, and to save a bit of cash and move more, I decided to walk there. 45 minutes each way. At first, it was hell. I'd show up all sweaty, people in their cars staring at me at every red light, completly drenched in my work shirt, kinda embarrassing but whatever.
Then it just became a habit. I started taking detours to grab a bite, then to swing by a friend's place. Without even realizing it, I started walking everywhere. My freinds would text "meet at the bar in 30 mins?", I'd check Google Maps: 50-minute walk. My reply: "on my way".
The results are pretty crazy and not at all what I expected:
- My social anxiety has melted away. Before, the thought of being late or having to wait for someone stressed me out. Now, I'm the king of estimating walking times. I'm always on time, and super chill.
- I've become that annoying person who says "it's right around the corner" when it's like 3 kilometers away. Whoops.
- The little spare tire around my waist has definately gotten an eviction notice. I haven't radically changed my diet, but the constant moving made a visible difference in just a month. Lost a jeans size.
- Bad point: My phone hates me. Between the GPS running, Spotify in my ears, and the screen on to check my route, my battery doesn't last the day anymore. I basically live plugged into a power bank.
Biggest impact was about my hunger. I didn't understand why I was starving all the time. I ended up using a TDEE Calculator that takes your daily steps into acount, and it all made sense. My body was just telling me it needed more fuel for all that walking, even while I was still losing weight. It totaly changed how I see calories and weight loss.
The only real downside is my shoe budget, which has exploded. My old sneakers gave up the ghost in four weeks.
Anyway, if you hate the gym but want to see a real change, try ditching your bus pass or your car for the short trips. You'd be surprised what can happen.
Now if you'll excuse me, my phone's at 8% and I gotta get home.
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