3,358,577

 What is 3,358,577?  It is the number of steps that I have walked in the last 10 months.  When I divide it by my average number of steps per mile it works out that I have walked 1, 460 miles in 2021.  That is an average of 146 miles a month or 33 miles a week or roughly 5 miles a day 6 days a week.  Now I know that there were some days where I actually walked over 10 miles and some days I only walked a couple of miles.  Either way, when I saw the number of steps I took I was very surprised since I have not really kept track.  So, I have a goal to beat for next year which is to take more than 3 million steps and I think I can do it.  I have 8 more pounds to lose to hit 100 pounds then I am going to go for another 20 pounds.  After that, I will maintain.  I will not hit 100 pounds by Jan 21st which is when I started my new lifestyle last year and I am okay with that because I never thought I would be able to do it in a year anyway.  I will celebrate when I do hit 100 pounds but it won't be with food or drink.  I have to think of something special because for me it will be.  I have gone through two pairs of shoes and am on my third which, so far, have been my favorite.  They are Brooks, which before I got them I had never heard of them, and they are the greatest shoes I have worn so far.  Comfortable, supportive, nice looking and the combination just keeps me going.  My feet have never hurt in these shoes no matter how long I have walked or worn them.  They are expensive, and were a birthday gift from my sister, but they are worth every penny.  3,358,377 steps.