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Jan 2021
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516 - What I Learned from Walking 15,000...

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Is there a magic number of steps to take per day to get (or stay) fit? Not really. But magical things do happen when you get more walking into your life. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/h ... Show More
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