If I took approx 9000 steps

WachyBoo
WachyBoo Posts: 37
edited October 1 in Health and Weight Loss
In one day, how far have I walked? I know I do this at work and Id like to take those steps into consideration on MFP if I can.

Might mean I can partake in a glass of wine with dinner :heart:

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  • SunshineKisses_2012
    SunshineKisses_2012 Posts: 471 Member
    How many inches is your normal stride? Also, what is your activity level set at? (Sedentary, mildly active, etc..) How many steps do you typically take per day?
  • Suebeeboo63
    Suebeeboo63 Posts: 1
    According to my sportline pedometer, 9356 steps (which is what I did today at work) was 4.75 miles and burned 430 calories.
  • Artemis_Acorn
    Artemis_Acorn Posts: 836 Member
    Your stride is the biggest determiner of the distance, but the average most people is 1/2 mile for every 1000 steps. Your pedometer should have an option to measure your stride so it can calculate distance.
  • WachyBoo
    WachyBoo Posts: 37
    Thanks guys, I think I like the sound of 4.75 miles (sounds like loads, we work in kilometres here) and burning 430 calories. I will underestimate (Im only 5ft 4 so strides are small). Best I go check how many calories a glass of wine has. Im learning something new each day on here!
  • sk3adik
    sk3adik Posts: 27
    Here is a calculator I found, I am pretty sure you are familiar with distance = velocity * time. If you have already forgot about it, there's going to be tons of calculator online. Also, I found this calculator that will give you an estimate of how much you will lose or could lose. http://walking.about.com/library/cal/uccalc2.htm
  • Azdak
    Azdak Posts: 8,281 Member
    First of all, locomotion is not the same as exercise. Just because you are moving around, that does not mean that you are substantially raising your energy level.

    If you are already walking around at work, that activity is already accounted for in your plan. Counting it twice doesn't mean you will be burning more calories.
  • SunshineKisses_2012
    SunshineKisses_2012 Posts: 471 Member
    First of all, locomotion is not the same as exercise. Just because you are moving around, that does not mean that you are substantially raising your energy level.

    If you are already walking around at work, that activity is already accounted for in your plan. Counting it twice doesn't mean you will be burning more calories.

    ^ That. Hence my questions earlier.
  • WachyBoo
    WachyBoo Posts: 37
    Okay. Looks like I'll have to hit the excercycle tonight. Its been a long day so Im having a glass of sav (I checked, red wine has more calories) wether it kills me or not!
  • shauna121211
    shauna121211 Posts: 575 Member
    Just have the wine! :)
  • wcasie
    wcasie Posts: 299 Member
    i was always told you can't count the steps you take in a normal day. Anything above and beyond your normal is what counts toward exercise. anyone else heard this?
  • WachyBoo
    WachyBoo Posts: 37
    Shauna is one smart lady! I like the way you think :drinker:

    Welcome to the South Pacific. I hope you enjoy australia. Great place besides all the australians! :laugh:
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