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20,000 Steps a Day My Exhausting 30-Day Step Challenge

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  How Many Steps In A Mile? (How Many Steps To Lose A Pound?) Maybe you went to the doctor and they mentioned you need to start getting in 10,000 steps a day or maybe you are just looking to get moving and want to know how many steps are actually in a mile. Just getting your body moving with walking can make a huge health difference as long as you are consistent. Do you realize even if you just improve your way of life a measly 1% a day you will be twice as good in 72 days. That means you will double your investment in yourself in less then 3 months. This is the compound affect. So How Many Steps In A Mile? On average there are 2,000 steps in a mile which is where the 10,000 steps a day comes from so you get about 5 miles a day walking. This is a rough average and can be made much more accurate by using a calculator or going off your measurements. Now it may vary depending on the your stride of course which can relate to your height. However I am the same height a...

Help your cat to lose weight

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 How to help your cat lose weight Your cat’s rotund belly and expansive way of sprawling across the couch cushions may seem adorable, but it’s important for you as a cat owner to realize that fat cats are usually not healthy cats. There are some key steps you can take to help your overweight cat eat better and exercise more in order to have a longer, healthier life. Is my cat overweight? Fifty-nine percent of American cats are overweight or obese, so odds are your cat may be among the oversized. How can you tell if your cat weighs too much? All cases are different based on your cat’s breed and frame, but in general, housecats should weigh 8-10 lbs. Smaller breeds, like Siamese, may be closer to 7 pounds, while large Maine Coons can still be healthy at 20-25 lbs. One way to tell is to look at your cat from above. Their shape should be hourglass – thinner in the middle – and you should be able to feel their ribs easily. From the side, you shouldn’t see a belly hanging...