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20,000 Steps a Day: My Exhausting 30 Day Challenge

Last Updated: August 26, 2024 Disclaimer: My step challenge ended up lasting 31 days, the full month of July. Since I started The Packable Life, I have spent crazy amounts of time sitting and staring at a computer screen. Yes, I enjoy working on my website, but damn, I need to get off my ass … Read more