Walking Every Day (almost) For 30 Days Using Fantasy Hike (LOTR Inspired Walking Challenge)

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I've been feeling a little... weak lately so I decided to challenge myself to get more steps in! I'm still FAR from making it to Mount Doom (Mt. Fire for copyright reasons lol) BUT the journey has begun! We are going on an ADVENTURE!
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[@DressMeUpScotty]

FYI I am using the Fantasy Hike app inspired by LOTR NOT the official Conquerer Challenges LOTR collab. That challenge is expensive lol (but you get metals). The Fantasy Hike is still fun and can be free if you do 1 mile a day, or a small fee to unlock the unlimited miles (I think it was 2 bucks).

[@maudline]

The lotr characters also took rest days! So definitely factor those in and be proud of yourself. Excersise is really good for us neurospicy folks so it makes sense you also feel better. Also, now I can mever watch Legally Blonde without thinking T-Rex arms 😂😂😂

[@buffmontana4203]

Next maybe wear a back pack and add a book every couple of days. Do you find you sleep better?

[@DressMeUpScotty]

That’s a good idea. I used to have ankle weights but I haven’t seen them since 2018 😂 And yeah I do sleep a lot better the days I do the full 2 miles. I try to break up mile one for the morning and mile 2 after dinner and I’ve had good success with that.

[@NoisyButters]

this is SUCH a good idea omg!?!? i hope the app adds other famous fantasy treks! even tho i cant think of any off the top of my head LOL

[@catIing]

When I swam 4 days a week as exercise, my period got so much lighter and I had almost no cramps. It's so annoying that exercise actually makes you feel better when I hate it so much 😂

[@CallMeAL1]

I’ve been using the Fantasy Hike since Boxing Day 2024 and I’ve only gotten 361 miles since then. Don’t kick yourself for starting low and slow, that’s good for the ol’ joints! ❤❤😂😂

[@DressMeUpScotty]

Yeah I figured since I started at being pretty much 90% sedentary, it would be wise for me to work my way up haha. 361 miles is so impressive!! I may start doing 3-4 miles a day if I can find a way to edit my videos while walking lol.

[@cheyennewalker8516]

@@DressMeUpScotty I know that's why most people have standing desks! I saw some that fit the treadmill but they are like 70$-80$ 😬

[@yensid4294]

Good on you for "training" for faire season. That treadmill is small compared to the monstrosity we have but I need something to hold onto for balance & it has incline settings as well as a bunch of other features like calories burned, speed, distance, time, heart rate, etc plus some pre programmed routines if you want them. I love the idea of it being easily stored under your bed if need be :)

[@DressMeUpScotty]

I struggled a lot with balance at the start and really regretted not asking for the one with the bar to hold onto 😂 it WAS an option but I opted for this one thinking I’d easily be able to move it myself for when I wanted to walk while editing at my tall desk but spoiler alert… even this small thing is too heavy for me to move hahaha.

[@sallycormier1383]

Thanks for the inspiration to get on my treadmill and walk for an hour. The past year I’ve had some health issues and my quiet little neighborhood(2 small dead end streets surrounded by woods) was destroyed by a greedy Dr who bought up all the land and who ripped all the woods out to built an ugly subdivision around me. Trying to take my two doxies for a walk now is dangerous with all the traffic, heavy equipment in & out as they finish up the monstrosity. I’ve retreated to my 93 year old craftsman farmhouse and feel like a slug. I’m a tightfisted heifer so instead of getting the app you mentioned I found some hiking ASMR videos and hummed the Rivendell theme as I hiked through a Tasmanian rain forest. I only did a mile and a quarter but considering I’m a gal of a certain age(hint, I read the hobbit et al in HS in the ‘70’s) I think that’s a good start. Planning to do a 30 day challenge in June (probably while watching LOTR) but wanted to work myself up to that. Many thanks for the much needed kick in the rear. 😂❤

[@ChaoticWriterRising]

I did not know this app existed! If I had the space/money for a treadmill I'd get into this so fast. Also I love your lace-up hoodie thing!

[@angtek81]

I had no idea about this app!! I have been making joyful movement a goal this year. That has been a lot of walking for me. I just downloaded the app this will be fun😁

[@ArliaFae]

That's so fun that you can exercise while hanging out with your husband. The out of pocket comments he made cracked me up 🤣

[@alisonerickson1408]

Nice job! At some point in the pandemic I had not really moved my body at all and my muscles totally atrophied. I could barely walk, couldn't stand up straight, etc. I was in so much pain. I realized that being active was very important to longevity... and happiness! It has taken a while but now I lift weights (even barbells!) and aim for 8k steps a day with a little cardio thrown in occasionally. It has totally transformed me. I feel so good! Lifting weights especially has made such a big difference and makes walking easier because my muscles are strong. Keep going! You've got it!❤❤❤

[@brianallen1559]

walking is some of the best exercise you can do for just generally being more healthy! This was a cool video!

[@nes_journals]

I'm in the same boat as you with wanting to up endurance and do something instead of just nothing. 10k steps a day is actually really hard to do! hahaha at least for me it is when I'm just at home every single day. I got a stepper thingy but I wish I bought a walking treadmill instead. Maybe I will gift one to myself for Mother's Day so I can up my step game!🤣

[@DressMeUpScotty]

I have an old mini stepper machine from I think Brookstone and that thing is hard! I at first was trying that can only do 10 minutes before pooping out haha. Luckily walking pads are much more affordable than full on treadmills. The one I have doesn’t have a balance bar but they also have one with. I wish I got the one with the bar because at first I kept tripping and falling off lol.

[@nes_journals]

@@DressMeUpScottyomg thank you!!!! I thought I was a super weakling struggling on the stepper 🤣 they’re so hard! I ended up using your link and got myself the green treadmill! Let us walk the path to Mordor! 👯‍♀️

[@witchlamb]

what a timely video, i’ve been meaning to start walking for health this year and didn’t know about this app! wish i could afford the treadmill too but :D; outdoors in the heat with broken earbuds it is for me

[@DressMeUpScotty]

I feel that, if it weren’t for me shilling for the walking pad I’d also be doing all my walking outside haha. I think it’s good as long as you time it right in the morning or evening to not get the height of the heat, depending on where you live (RIP for those who live in Arizona 🤣)

[@blaireshoe8738]

I started myself recently, but I've just been doing the stairs to my basement so far, or taking the time to do every single aisle when I visit a store (if I have the time/energy). As long as you're moving, you're doing it! Good luck to you!

[@Faeriehood]

I totally miss going to Ren Fest! I used to attend the Texas Ren fest every year so I am envious totally envious 🧚‍♂️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♂️. Just found your channel, Thanks KZbin 🙌 you got a new sub. Thanks for sharing this ❤

[@jenniferfleming9018]

Thanks for the inspiration!!! I have loved finding you here on youtube recently! I got the app after seeing this, had already gotten myself set up with a walking pad at my work from home sit to stand desk, and I am working up to 5 miles a day, with one or two rest days a week. The app is so cute I love seeing my progress on it every day! Walking while working is a little challenging but so great because it doesn't take extra time from my day -and my back doesn't hurt any more from sitting all day!

[@emmaphilo4049]

Walking is fantastic exercise. When going on walks I always imagine I am Frodo in the Shire or somewhere. I live in Alsace France, to me this place IS the Shire Unfortunately even here the car is at the center of everything, so people don't walk as much although I think we still walk more than the average American I have HUGE anxiety, and walking helps.

[@lizzaturnbull]

Awesome! I suffer from EDS and have long periods when I cannot exercise. I’ve recently started doing a really gentle workout app every day just for a couple of minutes and it’s really helping. Keep up the good work but also, definitely keep giving yourself grace when your body needs it 🥰

[@shellisannes464]

I really think this is a great idea actually. I need to try this pad thing you got. I hate my neighbors talking to me too much if I go outside ☺️

[@Gryffindame]

Haha omg, I’ve been doing this for my wedding. I wanted to do the conquerer challenge but I can’t afford to get the challenge so I’m doing it without. As a non influencer I tried pitching for the medal haha but I had no luck! I’m planning on dressing up and doing silly walks, even at the gym in hobbit gear :)

[@YouHueColours]

Wow! I'm so proud of you, person who I dont know but watch on my TV! You've inspired me to get my butt moving (to accommodate second breakfasts)

[@Scribblebug]

I need to start making my workouts more geeky cause this looks like a fun way to stay motivated!

[@angelay1925]

I was gifted a treadmill a few months ago, it's been a game changer. Start small and slow, (I'm very unfit and recovering from a fall injury) I started with half a mile twice a day, it only took me a few days to work up to a mile, then about 2 weeks to get to 2 miles. We've just been on holiday to bulgaria and if I hadn't done 4 weeks on the treadmill (just walking, I don't jog/run) and there is no way I could have coped with the walking and the hills in bulgaria. I also lost 15lbs while on holiday (we were only away for 12 days) so I'm definitely going to continue using the treadmill. You can also create yourself a 'walking desk' so you can walk while you walk or game 😉😁🥰

[@crowfaerymori]

Glad I'm not the only person who gets really sore. I'm trying to keep up a yoga routine, not even full length sets and I'm sore AF!

[@MonsterHighGirly]

The “thank youuuu” “mhm” is so real

[@aliedmundson9624]

Hey Scotty!! Loved this inspirational video 😊 I was wondering if you could do a video about your fantasy like workout gear? I know you’ve mentioned the knight hoodie before, but I loved your pink lace up long sleeve and I want to use fantasy gear to motivate me more too :)

[@anieth]

I'm 64 and started losing muscle. I started doing 1/2 hour of yoga every morning last year and it's really helping. But I don't drive so I walk quite a bit. I had to switch my diet at 40 to chase down food allergies and avoid arthritis. That helped a ton. I found out I was allergic to the entire grain family. Can't do any sugar, even honey. So I do a keto diet that's mostly raw (have my own garden). I started making ferments a while back and that helped the tummy big time. But exercise is absolutely vital for well-being, which you know, but it's just part of the monkey 'bot. You're having trouble because of blood clots which hurt like hell (but not like having a baby.) Try garlic.

[@JaniceSeagraves]

Nice. Keep up the good work. I just did five miles on an exercise bike at Planet Fitness.

[@DressMeUpScotty]

Nice! I love exercise bikes. A lot easier on the knees.

[@JaniceSeagraves]

@@DressMeUpScotty Yes it is. A doctor told me to use an exercise bike since I have issues with my feet.

[@catherineleslie-faye4302]

Kudos for getting your steps in! I can't afford a walking pad so I've been doing as many walk outside as I can... indoor walking today (we have an exercize room on this apartment building) as temps are in the 90*F and I'm not ready for hot walks. I'm getting in shape to work faire next month... so I walk outside in temps up to 85*F. Shameless plug for the Oregon Renaissance Faire in Canby OR (3 weeks in June 2024).

[@DressMeUpScotty]

Outside walls are always ideal as long as the temperatures are cooperative lol we were trying to do walks as much as possible with the doggo to get her energy out but it also has been hot here all of a sudden.

[@erinshear8026]

Ooh I live in Oregon, your shameless plug has worked! Checking my schedule now... 🤩

[@BethAge95]

Very cool idea! Walking outside would also add the benefit of fresh air and technical "detox" but if that's not accessible, treadmill is also a good option and this one does look very cute. Now that the weather is nicer here I try to cycle to work twice a week (roundtrip is 16km, so around 10 miles) at least, but my lazy ass also often gets the better of me and I'm taking the train still... Good luck to us to keep this up and get a little fitter!

[@juniperscostumery]

i've been doing the mordor hike since january!!! you'll get there! i'm about 313 miles in

[@namekiangoddess1791]

I did the fantasy hike challenge last year! Started mid-Jan 2023. Finished end of March 2024. I serve for a living so that’s how I got most of my steps in! Also 3 dogs and they need walks! I found listening to an audio book very helpful when I would go on walks 🩷 also “Mr. Underhill” was always ahead of me and finished way before me, I recommend not focusing on him bc at times I would let myself feel down about it! Just know all of us hobbits like to go at our own pace & it’s okay to take your time 🩷

[@keriborgeld170]

You go girl! Please share where you got that adorable lace up hoodie!

[@starrdust411]

I got that exact walking pad recently and I always struggle to get it out from under my bed (where I store it) and setting it up. It feels like a workout just to do that. So seeing your husband lift it up and carry it under his arms like it was a stack of books made me feel like a sack of boiled potatoes 🫠 lol

[@RymVri108]

From someone who is a super-hiker and danced every day for almost 20 years, got sick and injured and had to stop everything for a while before coming back, you are smart for being consistent but also not forcing yourself to go too hard. I have pushed myself beyond what my body could currently do because I was wanting what it could do before, and this has held me back. It only took me a million times, but I have learned from my mistakes. Seeing you do it the right way reminds me that small progress over time is sustainable and builds, getting re-injured is not and sets you back farther. Also, I downloaded the app to try. I'm fortunate enough to live about a mile walk from a beach, so my goal is to walk to the beach every day that I can, and that should get me somewhere around 5k / 3 miles total.

[@Saratrooper]

I got a walking desk from my husband's friend, and while I struggle to draw on my tablet at it like I'd hoped to do with it, I instead found I could knit or crochet while walking! I've done looooooots of walking the past 5 years, mostly because of my limited physical capacity I've been operating at with several back surgeries, specifically a fusion done 2 years ago (and possibly more in the future, ugh). Audiobooks and long format videos have definitely been a fun addition to have going when I opt for the treadmill instead of going outside.

[@meggie2192]

This was very inspirational! I've also been thinking about walk-pads too, I live in the south and it's about to be hottt. Also, love the Dr. Who cabinet 😆

[@darksun.et.al.99]

oh my gosh my family's been using this app! it's so cool that you've used it to tbh i haven't gotten it yet because i feel bad about how little i walk , but seeing you start with smaller goals really encourages me cuz now i might try it, not feel bad about not getting 10,000 or more steps a day or whatever can't afford a walking pad 👀but maybe i could just walk around my neighbourhood

[@blaireshoe8738]

You can walk anywhere! I'm starting with A/C'd places like my stairs and trying to walk the entire store while I do my groceries :) All movement is progress! 10k is a lot for me as well, but that's ok. Even a tenth of that is progress, if it was even less before.

[@cosmicsoul7073]

You are doing great! Way to go 🎊 🥳🎊

[@Rosiebud82]

I love the fantasy hike app! I got it in 2020 when I was walking alot to rehab a sprained ankle. I've been using it ever since. I think I'm ony third to round of it

[@_Sapph_]

Some inspiration for anyone reading, I hate working out and I mean that! But I have an office job so I'm sitting on my butt for 8+ hrs a day. Somewhere along the lines I gained 20 lbs and I dead ass couldn't fit in some of my favorite clothes anymore and I was gutted! Basically my whole closet is thrifted and pieces I've had for a couple years. That motivated me like hell, so my recommendation is if you don't want to go to the gym just don't. Move at home 3-4x a week if you can just dedicate at least 15 mins and give it all you got. Try to eat better don't fuss over dieting just try to eat smarter. Drink that damn water and try to cut your sugar! I totally ignored the don't eat carbs and dairy bs. After about 2 yrs I went from 180 lbs to 155 lbs, it can be slow going but we'll all get there ❤

[@BeccaM4]

I have an autoimmune disorder because my thyroid doesn’t know what to do and causes extreme soreness and fatigue after exercise. I feel like I’ve been hit by a bus. So allergy to exercise could be possible.

[@kryysberry]

any chance someone knows a similar app to that for android? I would love to be more motivated to be more active, normally I just find it so BORING. I walk places as much as I can and try to integrate activity into my daily tasks as much as possible, but do exercise just to exercise... I can't explain why I just can't force myself to do it. Thats really awesome you were able to stick to it for a month! Hope you're able to keep working at it!

[@elizabethdoran7626]

You need to turn off the DVD and jump on the treadmill,watching tv/DVD is not helping

[@blaireshoe8738]

It actually IS helping. Rest days are important, physically and mentally. Physically, so you can recover and be in better condition the next time you go at it, and mentally, so you don't call it quits entirely just because you won't give yourself a break. It's a similar concept to "cheat days" in diets, except with a bonus physical recuperation built in (for the diets that can safely allow them, of course- breaking ketosis or consuming allergens on a whim is not advised). It's actually recommended that people take 1 rest day MINIMUM per week, regardless of fitness level or workout intensity. Honestly, I was impressed that her day off included an activity that still reminded and inspired her to keep going the next day- namely, the very DVDs you're complaining about. They were a good call.

[@simpeachy9735]

She’s literally watching the dvd while on the treadmill though? 🤔