Summary
Toogi Dorjbayar, a single mom in Belgium, began walking 20,000 steps a day to improve her mental and physical health. Over eight months, she lost 45 pounds and experienced increased energy without changing her diet. This change also shifted her mindset, giving her a greater sense of control over her body.
Key Facts
- Toogi Dorjbayar started walking 20,000 steps a day on March 26 to improve her life.
- She made a bet with her sister to keep motivated, with a 200-euro penalty for missed days.
- In the first month, she lost about 10 pounds without altering her diet.
- By maintaining the routine for eight months, she lost a total of 45 pounds.
- Dorjbayar reported feeling more energetic and experienced a mindset change, gaining a sense of control over her body.
- Research shows that taking more daily steps is linked with better health and lower risks of death from various causes.
- Dorjbayar later adjusted her daily step goal to 15,000 steps to maintain her results.
