How This Woman Changed Her Life By Walking Every Day

Christie Pham, a mom of two from Pittsburgh, started going on daily walks and her achievements have gone well past her step count. She joins the 3rd Hour of TODAY to share how much she life has changed as she continues to push herself.
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#Walking #Exercise #Health

[@33Jenesis]

Walking can clear your mind. It is the perfect “me” time. Hope you keep walking. Even 15 minutes a day is better than nothing.

[@41yearoldnewdriver]

I lost like 50 pounds on my own. I think this woman's story is inspiring. If she can lose weight anyone can. I was proud of myself because I lost my weight on my own through going meatless. I mostly eat fish and seafood. I went to the doctor for my annual physical exam and she said the bloodwork is fine too. I have a caring woman doctor. I am glad to be one of her patient's. I feel confident in my ability to do things.

[@marytheresejacksonlutz2533]

Keep it up, what an inspiring story. My BFFs and I have been walking for 30 years. We walk for an hour around our development. Walking together has helped us physically but more importantly mentally.

[@ahill4642]

I appreciate this. It made me tear up. I'm a "big mom" having "health anxiety" too and it's terrifying. Thank you for giving a mom some hope. 😌

[@happycook6737]

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[@sunnyus3685]

Weight loss should not be the only motivating reason for walking. As she experienced, it’s a great tool to reduce anxiety, stress and create positive thoughts.

[@karenhardie1132]

Walking is amazing. I go for a short walk everyday and lost 50 pounds. Ate a little healthier too. I feel so much better. Not tired and ornery all the time.

[@sandyedwards2681]

Such a great interview! So nice to see someone on a positive health journey and not only focused on weight or waiting until she’s skinny to talk with her.

[@marywatkins6798]

Go, Christie! Walking is the cheapest and easiest exercise. I walk daily, outdoors. All you need is a good pair of sturdy athletic shoes, and a place to walk. You don't even need special clothes, just something weather appropriate. I began exercise walking in my neighborhood after my second and last child was a toddler, about 18 years ago. I used to walk for speed and to time myself. Now I am 18 years older and I don't walk for speed but simply walk for aerobic benefits. I am a tad slower, I can tell, but if I miss a daily walk, things don't feel right.

[@jojopuppyfish]

I lost 90 pounds in 2017 and have kept it off for 5 years. I love walking. But its my diet of no sugar no flour, weighing my food, and avoiding carbs (including fruit) that has kept my weight down.

[@dixielovessunshine]

I LOVE walking everyday… I’ve been walking for over 10 years, I walk about 20- 30 minutes, I walk around my neighborhood, there are somedays I don’t walk but when I skip a day I, really miss my walk. Thank you for your wonderful video, love it❤️

[@stephenrichard6511]

Hello Dixie,Thanks for commenting.what a lovely profile you have and I do admire your post.would love to connect with you.That's why I decided to comment over here.If you don't mind texting a little.will sure be glad to get your reply back.Wishing you a happy weekend.🌺❤️

[@BadgerDave]

Awesome story! I just started my journey to mental and physical fitness through walking. I love hearing stories like hers! Stoked!

[@audreymo63]

I also started walking 🚶🏾‍♀️every day, bought a juicer and a blender.. started getting my fruits🍓🍇🍏and vegetables 🥒🥬🥦daily . Ate less meats, no bread or pasta and I lost 40 lbs...

[@asavannah7439]

I started walking on 1. May 2020. Ever since then I have been doing over 10,000 steps every single day, on average over 12,300 every single day, but never less than 10,000, even on my laziest days. You can also walk in your house or garden

[@itsjackiec]

I thoroughly enjoy walking so I try to walk daily while listening to my audiobooks. It’s amazing for mental clarity

[@marytheresejacksonlutz2533]

Totally agree

[@itsjackiec]

@@marytheresejacksonlutz2533 Yes! Im not much of a workout person but i love walking :)

[@stephaniebarragan3113]

You go girl! Im there with you!

[@kristenkaz3080]

Good job Kristy!!! Hang in there! Your attitude is amazing.

[@dawnbarber7980]

Kuddos to this strong and motivating woman!!! Keep on moving Kristi!!

[@jshelley7468]

Keep it up doll...I have 20 pounds to lose. Day by day.

[@Brodborunda303]

Super inspiring! Thank you for sharing her story! 😊

[@kanikanewsome6305]

Reduced depression and anxiety. That is Sooo true. I don't care how depressed you are or how much anxiety of any kind that you have I guarantee you if you walk consistently almost every day or every day for at least an hour depression and anxiety will definitely go away.

[@SL-lz9jr]

I noticed after moving to a flat city like NYC after spending my whole life in hilly SF, how much that has negatively impacted my health. I’m so out of breath to the point I want to pass out. I too went though a dark period and didn’t take care of myself. I’m trying to do better. It’s motivating to hear other peoples journeys

[@ursulamullikin4723]

I bought a treadmill never used it hated it but walking outside seems so much more natural used to go to the gym a lot then I didn't walk but since the pandemic off and on I just walk and do some exercises in the house it's good for mental clarity

[@blk1735]

I've tried going to the gym many different times throughout my life and I've never been able to stick with it. Much prefer nice outdoor paths.

[@teresaferrer4748]

Fabulous!

[@AbolishFamilyCourt]

Go girl

[@lauralucchesi-wright3292]

Very inspiring and encouraging 👏 🙌 👍 ❤️ 🙏

[@evieshore3270]

Good for her , that's awesome !!

[@ahill4642]

This made me finally go walk on my treadmill. ☺️

[@trystcrypt]

I love walking. it helps me clear my mind!

[@rebeccajanota5776]

Keep up the good work!!! It will pay off!

[@christopher3386]

Absolutely.

[@amandahaskin7230]

So amazing I used to workout all the time but I’ve done disks in my back about 6 months ago where I can’t even do a couple of steps now I have to workout everyday with my complex regional pain syndrome or the condition ends in amputation I’m hoping to get my back fixed I miss walking my Arlo my black Labrador he is amazing at helping me but at the moment I can’t with having up to 70 seizures a day they think I have epilepsy I can’t wait to get back to the way I was I loved going on my walks and using my bosu ball and doing agility,scent work with my lab

[@marlaheiler2796]

I will pray for you, Amanda. God is good & He can heal you! 🙏❤👍😘

[@ajohonly3721]

I’m sorry 😞 wish you a safe recovery ❤️‍🩹

[@cherylcarlson3315]

While this neuromuscular disease was still be diagnosed I was told to do all sorts of exercises with resistance bands, get down on floor (getting up was impossible), was told to do pool therapy late in evening 40 mi away but was so weak, so fatigued that just going for the initial class I couldn't take dogs out without falling, couldn't do dishes or prepare meals. MD told me get rid of dogs, go to assisted living for therapy. I started taking mestinon and had immediate improvement,big dog is very sensitive to when I need this med or to lay down, medium dog is a hairy wart on my foot or companion trying to tend garden. When I started this med I could walk 3 houses down and back then rest 20 min and repeat with other dog. These are dogs who love activity but took care of me. Today I walked 8 houses and 10 houses... still won't risk walking around the block as sometimes the exhaustion hits like a tsunami. So glad I didn't listen to MD, since starting the med have also lost 35 lbs, improved breathing by 10% and no longer feel crushed by disease that took ability to work, cross country ski, hike, bike or do storytelling, exploring museums. It was the patient persistence of 2 rescue dogs to turn things around step by step

[@mariaguild2024]

I love this...people always think loosing weight has to be some big huge painful process, but it can be as simple as just walking everyday! I wish I had a hilly neighborhood to walk in when I was pregnant with my 2nd all did was walk my hilly neighborhood and swim...and I was super fit.

[@alezandradavila2581]

Love her

[@cocoaorange1]

I love walking.

[@nevkrisjackson8065]

We used to walk to and from school every day which helped children be healthy. It's sad to see young ones using e scooters instead of walking or riding a bike

[@shan22777]

Ive been walking 10,000 - 15,000 steps a day minus when i was sick for a few days, or 3 months now and its helped me lose 10lbs!

[@queenunlimited]

I have health anxiety as well. This gives me some hope. 🐰

[@neshawnbarney6584]

I’m happy 4 her

[@43Marjorie]

I am inspired!

[@stephenrichard6511]

Hello Marjorie,Thanks for commenting.what a lovely profile you have and I do admire your post.would love to connect with you.That's why I decided to comment over here.If you don't mind texting a little.will sure be glad to get your reply back.Wishing you a happy weekend.🌺❤️

[@lindaguida4074]

I am a walker! I had an accident an broke my leg, wearing a T brace, in a wheelchair, started Physical Therapy. I miss my walks, it really sucks!!

[@rebeccaoprea9917]

Walking is a basic human skill and we are so far from what we used to be . We used to die from deathly diseases and now we die from chronic ones because of our unhealthy lifestyles . That to say I’m happy people are waking up . There is no reason to live sick and depressed .

[@landongreer1278]

Way to go!!

[@thehoneyeffect]

Even though I was still technically plus size I used to walk a long way around a big hospital at 5am 3 to 5days a wk. Then I had Covid was in intensive care, was told I was gonna die by the doctors, I didn’t agree and had to fight to live. Came out became more plus size- had to relearn to walk again, been taking ubers in and off again almost everywhere since. it’s taken me 2yrs to get back out there! I woke up today on a v blustery stormy December morning- I just walked around the steep hills I live on, not super dupa far like I used to but challenging and did it! Fatphobia kills Don’t listen to it, grey rock them Wake up Headphones optional Drag on any clothes you feel comfy in I always carry a rucksack, helps me balance Then go ❤ as she says let the inspiration come later x

[@spicybrown75]

What about improving your diet? Healthy diet is 80% of your weightloss.

[@Luke-rm1kw]

Just wear sunscreen!

[@susanrosegale6646]

Walking and riding my E-bike, EV pedal assist is making ALL the difference!

[@ramchandarthakur6789]

Hi ielovwu

[@taj____]

I want to move to USA I live In india Nothing is here

[@garysharp8871]

Walking is good for over all health and weight loss, but you have to jog or stair climbed to get your heart rate up especially if you weigh under 200 pounds because the less you weigh the harder it is to lose weight

[@johanna6050]

"Decide to do this crazy thing." What's so crazy about it?

[@absolutechad8805]

Walk away from processed food.

[@richcampbell6808]

Lol. Not happening for her

[@Livetoeat171]

It's pretty sad that any news would be recorded for getting someone to use their legs to walk somewhere. That's pretty sad.

[@sewgatormomm]

This isn’t “news”, it’s a health segment that is meant to encourage positive change for many people that just need the nudge to try. Even something as simple as walking can improve mental and physical health. That’s pretty wonderful.

[@yourshyness32]

@@sewgatormomm Exactly, it's pretty sad how people are so "NEGATIVE"...smh

[@meeky0420]

She still looks huge. She can do allot better. She needs to get her eating under control.

[@gabriellacallahan2649]

She might be taking a med that makes her gain weight, not sleeping well or has a lot of stress. Please be kind. The year my son was in a horrible car accident, I gained weight. It was not because I consumed more food. I barely ate, had a lot of stress (son in a coma - close to death through a year) and never slept. You don't know her life. Please have good wishes for her.

[@Annamelese]

Let see how you look?

[@meeky0420]

@@Annamelese I’m actually a fitness trainer and instructor for over 10 years now…I hold 23 certifications . Yoga. Zumba , water aerobics even karate. I know what I’m talking about. I expected to see more results .

[@meeky0420]

@C. Lord nope! I’m tough on my clients. That’s why they come to me. She can do better.

[@christiepham207]

Thank so much Meeky. I'm 143 days in. I already plan to see a nutritionist now that I am not so depressed and anxious. I am fully aware I am still a huge woman.... for now. Let's see where I am at in a year. Blessings and Kindness to you,

[@berlintanker]

Oh yes! I think I will have seconds… 🐽

[@berlintanker]

Can you pass the salt 🧂please..