Woman Gets 12,000 Steps Daily With Her Desk Job Using These Simple Hacks

Trish Koeslag is revealing the truth about two popular diet myths. In a new social media post, the women's nutrition and fitness coach, whose mission is to help women over 40 simplify macros and movement in order to lose weight. In a new post, she reveals her secret to taking her steps every single day. "I sit for hours at a time, literally. But I still hit 12K+ steps daily. I know you can do it, too," she writes in the post, revealing her top tips for getting steps in.

Set Your Step Goals

She suggests starting with setting step goals – and aiming high! "First, my recommendation is to aim for 8K steps per day if you are under that right now. Over time, I highly recommend getting to 10K+ steps, especially for women in their 40s and above," she writes in her post.

Walking Can Make a Big Difference

Why should you walk? "Walking is the simplest way to make a significant improvement in your health, and it burns more calories than you think. It's the easiest step you can take. So, start here if you are just starting your health journey," she says.

Don't Fall Below Your Goal

Don't cut corners when it comes to walking, she says. "Set a non-negotiable minimum step count and never fall below it. I aim for 12K steps each day. If I haven't hit it by the end of the night, I don't sit down until I do!" she writes.

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Get Up and Move

Also, stay active throughout the day. "Get up and move while talking, scrolling, or texting. Yep! You can actually just walk around your house! Go up and down your stairs! Walk the length of your driveway and back! Circle your dining room table!" she writes.

Try Mini Walks

Another one of her go-to tactics? "Park far away from any entrance, i.e., grocery stores, shopping malls, gyms, post office, etc." she writes. That way, you can slip in mini walks in between errands.

Invest in a Walking Pad

" Invest in a walking pad," she continues. "Or do what I did and place a block of wood across the treadmill arms to create a makeshift desk." What makes this a good tactic? You can multitask. "You can walk at a slow speed and work, watch tv, talk on the phone," she says.

Take a Walk After Dinner

Not sure what to do after dinner? Get some steps in. "Go for an after dinner walk instead of plopping on the couch," Trish recommends.

Schedule Walks

Get your calendar out and make sure walking is built into your day. "Plan your day in advance. Yes, actually schedule your walks into your calendar. I front load all my activity because that works best for me!" she says.

Use Walking as a Warm Up and Cool Down

Are you hitting the gym to do some weight lifting? Sandwich your regular workout between walks. "Walk 10 minutes before and after your workout as a warm up and cool down," she suggests.

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Take the Stairs

Don't opt for the easier and faster method while going up or down. "Take the stairs instead of elevators or escalators," she recommends.

Stop Making Excuses

Finally, "stop making excuses," she says. "There is more than enough time in a day to get plenty of movement. If you think you don't have time, time isn't the issue: the issue is that it isn't a priority, and you have poor time management skills." And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss 12-3-30 Walking Method: 20 Proven Tips to Lose Weight Faster.