5 ways to lose weight & achieve 10K steps a day with a desk job

Written by: Deepa

9 October 2025

Having a desk job will make it difficult to stay active.

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Once you develop a plan on how to reach 10,000 steps a day then fat loss will follow increasing your daily activity. Let's explore!

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If you can start the day by going for an early morning walk for 20 to 30 minutes, you'll be amazed at how much your metabolism is energized to support a more active day.

Rise Early — Early Walking is Important

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Try setting an hourly reminder on your phone, for a time that coordinates right into your hour. Also, try to clock 200 to 300 steps every hour on the hour. Not only will this counter the tightness of sitting but contribute to your total step count without even thinking about it!

Take Mini Step Breaks Every Hour

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If you need to make phone calls, try to set them up during a walk! Every few minutes resourcefully walking around your room or in the office corridor, will add to your step count.

Walk During Phone Calls and Meetings

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A simple trick that many people skip, take the stairs when possible vs the escalator. Climbing the stairs elevates your heart rate, tones your legs, and gives you immediate calorie burn.

Go for the Stairs if Possible

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After lunch, resist the urge to scroll on your phone and instead take a 10-minute walk, including up stairs if time and space allow. It will aid digestion, get your blood flowing, help you process your food, and also potentially burn a few post-meal calories.

Walk after your Lunch Break

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you can be active throughout your work day by getting up often, using the stairs, and looking for movement every hour. You can easily work towards 10K daily steps in this manner while also supporting equivalent weight loss and energy during the work day!

Final Takeaway

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