I use a pedometer to count the steps I walk each day. It is part of a diabetic program called 10,000 steps, and the goal is to walk at least 10,000 steps each and every day. I put the pedometer on as soon as I get out of bed (it just clips to the waistband of my skirt or pants), and wear it all day. A normal day of just housework, or non-sitting job, and normal errands usually is about 3000-5000 steps for the average person, so it does take a bit of effort to get to 10,000, but it is not unreasonalble. Here's my daily tallies.

January 1st --- 4963 ... (slept til 3pm ... had a little to much celebrating:cheers: )
January 2 -- 6366 (stat holiday in my town (Wrestling Day) ... no working allowed, so sat a little too much)
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Hello and welcome.
the pedometer with the 10,000 steps sounds great. actually it gave me an idea to try it too.
is it just a regular pedometer you buy at the store thats used for walking. i know those count miles and such.

well your off to a great start.
take care and hope to hear from you.

Hello Welcome To Diettalk Here Is To Good Walking!!! Ruthieb

Hello all!

The pedometer I use is a cheap one i got at the drugstore for $20. It has several modes ... you can count steps, distance (miles or km), or calories burned, as well as a stopwatch. Its only about 2 inches by 1 inch by 1/2 inch thick, so is not even noticable when it is clipped to my pants ... even clipped to my nylons when I wear a dress.


Today was phenominal, but boy do my calves ache. 18,949 steps .... did major housecleaning in the am, then went mega-shopping! 6 hours at the mall walking, does add up, just like the visa bill!:o