How much do we weigh….how much weight do we need to lose? Our society is all about numbers. Seeing things in black and white gives us something to gage our success/failure. A recent study done by Stanford University, shows using a pedometer will make people walk more. People increase their steps by about 2,000 steps per day according to Dr Dena Bravata, a research scientist at Stanford. In turn, more exercise will lead to increased weight loss.
The American Medical Association did an analysis of 26 studies concluding that using a pedometer is a motivator in increasing physical acivity. They found the more sedetary a person is, the more effective a pedometer is in motivating her/him.
My favorite pedometer is the Omron JH-112. I’ve been using this one for about couple of years. It has a 7 day memory and is easy to use. They are reasonable priced and can be purchased at most local retail stores.
Many things can help motivate you on your weight loss journey. A pedometer is just one of them. Give it a try. (Remember to keep track of your steps in a journal so you can measue your weight loss success.)
- Shopping While Wearing My Pedometer
Today I've got to take my mom to see the doctor. There are stores in that town we don't have here, so I always want to go shopping. With the price of gas going so high, I have been trying to be more...
- Pedometers as a Weight Loss Gadget
There's been several studies that show pedometers can be helpful to encourage people to get moving and walk more. In this other study from a few years ago, researchers found that sedentary women had a...
- Walked over 12,000 Steps
It was another hot and humid day yesterday. We left about 7 am to get an early start cutting our lawns. I remembered my pedometer and plenty of water and diet Lipton green tea. I always use the push m...
- Another day walking more than 10,000 Steps
Yesterday, we went to two different Lowe's stores in our area to get more stuff we need for the garage. Of course, I had my Omron pedometer in my pocket. (So easy to use...so light weight) I like that...
- Burned 572 calories already this morning
It's another hot and humid day in southwestern Tennessee. I've already been outside digging in another flower bed this morning. My goal is to dig up every tiger lily in this yard. Although they bloom ...
No Responses
Comments are closed.