Step Counter Pedometer

     Many people do not understand the essence of natural weight loss with eating only the amount they need for the amount of physical activity they perform. Unfortunately, the number of overweight American citizens is on the increase. Once you are overweight, you usually want to lose weight for a whole lot of reasons, some related to health, others having to do with looks.  Research shows that wearing a pedometer each day really helps people to get more exercise and therefore either maintain or lose weight.
     The truth is maintaining your weight is easier than losing those excess pounds and the heavier you become the harder it is to lose the weight. One thing we all know, is that weight gain is going to happen if we do not take steps to control it.
     If you have lost weight with a calorie controlled diet and you are not increasing your activity, it won’t take long for you to revert back to your old eating habits and you will begin to regain your weight. With a growing number of health problems related to weight and obesity, experts suggest following a natural weight loss program.
     By taking 1000-2000 more steps each day can make a difference between weight gain, maintaining or losing weight.  2000 extra steps each day may sound like a whole lot at first, but you can spread it out over the day. You can take a stroll during your lunch break, park a little further away when running errands or when you go to work.  You can take the steps instead of the elevator or take a walk in the evening around the block with a friend. Once you begin counting your steps with a pedometer, you will find new and creative ways to add more steps to your day.
     To start, you will need to first establish how many steps a day you take right now by wearing your pedometer each day for a week and recording your daily steps. After a week add all the steps together and then divide by 7.  This will give you your average daily steps. You can then see how many more steps you can add each day.
     Maintaining a natural weight loss program means sticking to low fat meals that are high in fiber and contain complex carbohydrates with a moderate amount of protein. Manufacturers know that there is a huge market for low-fat or even fat-free products, but the propensity and popularity of these foods are not lowering the average weight of the nation.
     What people fail to understand is that it’s not just the fat in their food that is making them gain weight, it’s the quantity of food they consume and caloric content of it. What happens is that overweight people think that if it’s fat free they can eat more of it. 
     When to eat and how often can be a contentious subject.  The latest thoughts suggest that keeping to regular meal times, eating low fat foods, and eating small nutritious snacks between meals may be the answer. Therefore, maintaining a healthy weight is just that; a natural weight loss program, with a low fat diet and increasing your activity, can help you to live a long healthy life.

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Diet and exercise is a major portion of this life style.

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ChiWalking Pedometer

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In case you have not heard, pedometers may just be a “secret weapon” against aging, disease, stress, and early death. Yes, it’s true. There are tremendous health benefits to be had by donning a pedometer and using it regularly and properly.

Here are five tips to help you get the most from any pedometer.

Number one, wear it all day long. This will help you track your total activity throughout the day. Numerous studies have shown that short periods of exercise have the same cumulative effect as one longer session. That means you don’t have to set aside a dedicated exercise time you can get the benefits of exercise throughout the day.

Number two, look at the pedometer regularly. This will provide you the extra motivation you need to take more steps throughout the day. You will have the opportunity to find ways to take extra steps, like parking farther from the store, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, and walking down the hall to see your coworker instead of picking up the phone or sending an e-mail.

Number three, keep written documentation. A written record will help you better track your progress. You will become aware of areas where you can improve. You may also be able to identify times when your lack of motivation led to a lower step count. Overall, you will be able to see how you are progressing over time, which will help your motivation.

Number four, set daily or weekly step goals. I’m sure you’ve heard all the talk about 10,000 steps per day programs 10,000 steps per day can be a great goal if you are already active. If you are more of a couch potato than a weekend warrior, you may not want to start with 10,000 steps. In fact, that may do more harm than good. Set goals and ramp up slowly, and use your log to help you.

In setting a goal, you need to first establish a baseline. Wear your pedometer for a week without changing anything else in your lifestyle. Document the daily steps taken in your log and at the end of the week average the daily counts. Your next week’s goal should be 10 to 15% higher than your current weekly average. You can continue setting weekly goals until you’ve reached what you feel is an appropriate level of activity.

Number five, use a quality pedometer. This does not mean that you have to get the most expensive pedometer available. Often, the expensive pedometers are expensive because they come with extra features. These features are generally not very useful, and may distract you from what you really need, which is just counting steps.

Basically, a better quality pedometer will give you a more accurate step count. The more accurate your step count is the more motivated you will be to continue using your pedometer regularly. Plus, you will have a more realistic picture of your activity level.

It should not be hard to find a good quality, accurate pedometer that doesn’t break the bank. Find one that works for you, and start using it regularly. Soon, you will begin seeing some of the tremendous benefits to your health and wellness of pedometers can provide.

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Registration for Shape Up Duke begins Dec. 14 at ShapeUpDuke.com. To take part, faculty and staff are invited to form teams of five to 11 co-workers or find colleagues for a team through a forum on the website. After registering, each participant receives a package with a digital pedometer, exercise and results logbook and a Shape Up Duke wristband in Duke blue. Participants also receive a pass for up to five free visits to selected local fitness facilities. Once Shape Up Duke starts Jan. 4, teams compete in three categories: weight loss, exercise minutes and pedometer steps. Each team can participate in one, two or all categories. logo Over the 12 weeks, participants exercise alone or with teams, monitoring progress by logging results on the Shape Up Duke website. All results must be reported on a regular basis through the website or by calling (877) 614-7160. At the end of the program, winning teams from each category receive Shape Up Duke T-shirts. To encourage competition, teams can select rivals for competition and track team results on the Shape Up Duke website. Duke Raleigh Hospital has already challenged Durham Regional Hospital.

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Set of Robic M317 Advanced Pedometer – Exercise

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