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PEDOMETER CLUB 2007

34 replies

WinniethePooh · 08/01/2007 16:51

Who is up for this?

I have finally go myself a new pedometer and am raring to go.

If you want to join in start counting your steps from satruday morning until friday night. You can then either email me your total janreid2003a yahoo . co.uk (dont forget to take out the spaces), or post on the new thread that I will start each saturday morning.

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coppertop · 08/01/2007 16:57

It's about time I got back into this again. I'm in.

ledodgy · 08/01/2007 16:59

Im in too, will order one online when I can find my debit card!

kslatts · 08/01/2007 17:07

Hi, I'm up for this. Please can anyone recommend a good pedometer, I have one at home but it counts more steps than you have actually done. I only want a basic one, how much do I need to spend to get one that is accurate?

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WinniethePooh · 08/01/2007 19:46

I have just bought this one from boots

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WinniethePooh · 13/01/2007 13:52

I hope you all remember t put on your pedometers today.

Results will be posted next saturday.

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WinniethePooh · 14/01/2007 18:10

How did you all do yesterday.

I managed about 7,000.

I have been out today with my Avon delivery then went to the supermarket to total so far today is 20332.

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Wintersun · 14/01/2007 22:37

I'd like to join please.
I just need to get a new pedometer after I chucked my jeans in the wash with the pedometer still attached to it.
I've some in Sainsbury's for 1/2 price which look good.

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WinniethePooh · 16/01/2007 21:08

Hi wintersun,

You are welcome to join in.

I have done 14000 today.

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cori · 07/03/2007 09:52

hello, is still still happening? Does anyone want to revive it.?

MuckyAnthea · 07/03/2007 11:12

I was really interested in this too, but lost my pedometer last week, I think it flew off my jeans when I undid my coat in a restaurant. Am so gutted ... If this gets revived - would love to join once I have a new pedo...

NAB3 · 07/03/2007 11:13

I bought one from Argos and it is rubbish. I wanted to check it so held it in my hands while I walked and it didn't register any steps. Is it only if you wear it, and where can I get one that works but doesn't cost a ridiculous amount?

katelyle · 07/03/2007 11:14

Oh, I'd like to join in, please. I love my pedometer!

cori · 07/03/2007 14:34

I dont know where mine comes from but i think it was a freebie. It seems to work, i have only walked 1500 steps today. (havent been out) I am about to go the school run/walk (one hour round trip) so will check in when I get back.

cori · 07/03/2007 17:25

well ,my epedometer now says 4216, still no where near the 10,000 I am aiming for.

Better luck tomorow.

Right, I am going to continue updating my daily 'steps' on this thread. If no one else wants to join me it will become own online journal . One womans quest to shift the pregnancy bulge before returning to work.

EeyoreIsFab · 07/03/2007 19:36

Well done on reviving the thread cori! I put my pedometer on today - only done 3046 steps, but at least it gives my a target to beat!

NAB3 - yes I think you do have to wear it to get more accurate results - try putting it on and counting 100 steps to see how accurate it is.

cori · 07/03/2007 20:04

I dont think my pedometer is too good either. but will perserevere until i get a new one.

cori · 08/03/2007 22:04

I think i have walked about 5000 steps today. My pedometer is not working to well, have ordered another one from boots. Will keep the walking up even if inaccurate.

EeyoreIsFab · 09/03/2007 15:42

Only 3500 steps yesterday - forgot to put pedometer on today - try again tomorrow!

fizzbuzz · 09/03/2007 16:40

I am interested in this....BUT...I used to wear one at work (I'm a teacher) and nearly always did over 10000 steps a day

It never seemed to affect weight loss though

Does anyone know why?

EeyoreIsFab · 10/03/2007 09:41

Snap Fizzbuzz! I was actually quite surprised at the number of steps I did just walking around the classroom & to and from the hall/ staffroom. I think it doesn't really help with the weight loss because the steps taken aren't usually that 'purposeful' - or perhaps its the staffroom treats that does it!

I'm on maternity leave at the moment and was even more surprised to find out how few steps I do around the home and out to the shops each day & I just don't seem to have the time to fit in any more!

fizzbuzz · 11/03/2007 13:28

It must be areobic steps that count. BUT, if you do 10000 or more steps a day you are classed as an active person, so am somewhat confused TBH!

cori · 11/03/2007 17:37

My Pedometer is busted, so went swimming today instead

new pedometer should be here tomorrow.

Aloveheart · 11/03/2007 17:42

oo i would liek to join, where can i get a pedometer cheap????

cori · 11/03/2007 18:12

I got mine from bootsonline. I think it was about £6.00

Even though I cant be sure exactly how many steps I have been doing due to crappy freebie pefometer, I do feel a bit slimmer (dont know about actually losing weight, maybe fiter.) because I have walked the school run three times this week. and it is an hour round trip.

cori · 11/03/2007 18:16

Have a look at thewalkingsite some useful information there.