using a pedometer ?

[dreamin2B150]

I've never used a pedometer. How many steps should i do per day? I want to start a goal but have no idea of a good starting point. I walked from my craftroom to bedroom and it was 35 steps. Any advice?TIA!

[sallyseachange]

Re: using a pedometer ?

Why not do a trial day... see how many you clock up, and then raise it a little for a challenge?
Did you know there's a Pedometer challenge on the board? Why not join it? You'll find it in the Exercise Challenges forum. It's fun!

[dreamin2B150]

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Hi Sally. I work tomorrow so i will give it a try. I'll have to check out the challenge you mention,- Didnt realize there was one. Thanks for the info. Aimee

BTW- just looked at your before and after pic- you look great! Seeing everyones pics really motivates me.

[ttdriver]

Re: using a pedometer ?

Most weight loss experts say 10,000 steps a day speeds up weight loss.


Betty

[dreamin2B150]

Re: using a pedometer ?

THanks Betty. I wore my pedometer to work and I lost it. Did notice until i had left work. I called and had the girls keep an eye out for it. When i got home I had a message that my boss found it under my chair-yipeeeee! I go back Thursday so will start again.

?- My pedometer has a clip and i clipped it to my waistband but because of my roll my waistband overflaps. I sit and sat alot so theres a great chance of losing it again. Whats the best way to clip it or should i just put it in my pocket?

[sallyseachange]

Re: using a pedometer ?

Yeah... mine falls off every now and again. I'm hoping it won't break. maybe a pocket is the way to go, but need to check if it works that way. Mine doesn't work if it's upside down, strangely enough.

[dreamin2B150]

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Hi Sally- I go back to work tomorrow. I cant weight to get my pedometer. I've had it since April and never used it until Monday. Hopefully it will work if i put it in my pocket.

[dreamof145]

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The surgeon general says you should at least get 10,000 steps a day. When I started wearing mine, I was averaging 7,000 a day....but after 2 years I find that I usually do 12,000+ because I wear it every day and am aware of it being on. **2,000 steps is supposed to be a mile.

[dreamin2B150]

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Thank you for that information. At my job i dont walk to much but i can use the treadmill right? Once it coold down here in s. calif then i can go for walks with my dd(she;s 9)

The surgeon general says you should at least get 10,000 steps a day. When I started wearing mine, I was averaging 7,000 a day....but after 2 years I find that I usually do 12,000+ because I wear it every day and am aware of it being on. **2,000 steps is supposed to be a mile.

[dreamin2B150]

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!st day wearing pedometer. I walked 1900 steps today. I forgot to take it off when i did my cardo-gazelle. !/2 through i noticed and checked it. It read 2974-lol!
well 1900 steps, hopefully i can double it tomorrow .

BTW- i kept my pedometer in my pocket and it worked. Hopfully this will keep me from losing it again-lol!

[sallyseachange]

Re: using a pedometer ?

BTW- i kept my pedometer in my pocket and it worked. Hopfully this will keep me from losing it again-lol!

Good to know... must try that.