If you are like me, you enjoy a challenge – and a pedometer motivates me to increase my movements by tracking my footsteps.  Many of us spend long hours in front of computers, and wearing a pedometer reminds us of just how sedentary our lives have become.  If it is 10 a.m. and you glance at the pedometer and see that it is registering a meager 200 steps and your goal is 10,000 per day, it can help spur you into immediate action.  I set a goal each day and am always delighted when I exceed it.  You need to take 6,000 steps per day for overall good health and as many as 10,000 steps per day for weight loss.  It is never too late to start an exercise program, and consistency is always the key.  Walking is a great default exercise program in that you don’t need a gym; the only equipment you need is a pair of good walking shoes, and, weather permitting, walking is something you can do 365 days a year.

Tip: Buy a friend or loved one a matching pedometer and set daily goals.  Check in regularly to make sure goals are being met!

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How do you incorporate walking into your day?