Walking With Pedometers

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  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,183 Member
    We drove two hours each way to a five hour meeting in Tacoma so maybe if I ride the exercise bike until bedtime I can burn enough calories to match the food I ate today :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

    I gott "Walk Off Your Hips and Thighs" from Leslie Sansone. It has a fit cuff (an exercise band that wraps around your ankles with velcro for the part of the DVD that is exercises. I haven't tried it yet. It was the only one they had at WalMart. I'll probably try it tomorrow. I can't do it now because we're watching the World Series.

    I have only 6000 steps so far. In October I averaged 16,000 steps a day. this will drag my average down. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

    :flowerforyou: Everyday, my husband forgot his pedometer today and was really bummed out when he realized it.

    I guess I could walk in place and watch TV while hubby is on the bike
    hugs:heart: Barbie
  • leshawnturner
    leshawnturner Posts: 382
    Hey ladies!!!

    I didn't go buy my new pedometer but I got a free one to use until I can go buy one. State Farm agents gave them out at my church on Saturday (I went to Zumba that day). So its still making me take notice and get up and move so I'm happy!!

    My 2 a day workouts are going well so far. This week I'm doing the 5 day slim WATP (Leslie Sansone) in the AM plus 5 min abs and Firm (25 min express) in the PM. I've done 2 days so far. I'm doing okay, my knees are a little creaky but other than that I'm good. I'm still battling with my eating, but my water has gotten a lot better.

    Keep up the good work!!!!
  • CALIECAT
    CALIECAT Posts: 12,530 Member
    Hi all, Pes this is not Sammy. I foun this somewhere and copy it. Sammy lost a lb this week. so proud of him. I pick it up and some more. We would like for him to lose about 4 more lbs.
    My walking is nothing to brag about. I am so sore from being in the car so much and eating too much. But don't give up on me yet. Calie
  • Peschuntz
    Peschuntz Posts: 270 Member
    Calie,

    Funny you should say that, Taffi needs to lose between 4 and 5 pounds too!

    Oh boy, shoot out my kneecaps. I walked a total of 8 miles thus far, but they were difficult miles - walked on treadmill for 92 minutes on an incline. I wanted to jump off at 2 points but reminded myself how much I miss wearing nice clothes in a small size instead of sweat pants. Funny how far that image can motivate me. How about the rest of you guys? How was today for you? :drinker:
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,183 Member
    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: I tried the Leslie Sansone DVD this morning. She has a nice way of keeping you motivated but I kept looking at the beautiful studio she was in and thinking how perfect it would be for line dance.:laugh: I "walked" the whole two miles but my pedometer told me it was less than that
    probably the lateral moves, but it was fun and something I'll do again.

    I saw the doctor again and I'd lost weight and my blood pressure was lower than it had been at the doctor's office. All the things I was worried about didn't happen and at least for the foreseeable future I don't have anything bad coming up.:bigsmile:

    Walking in place while watching TV last night got me to just over 10,000 steps
    not my usual number but better than I expected. :bigsmile:

    I found out today that I can knit and ride the exercise bike:laugh:
    hugs, :heart: :heart: :heart: Barbie
  • leshawnturner
    leshawnturner Posts: 382
    My steps yesterday were garbage, but at least I got in both of my workouts. I walked again this morning with Leslie. Barbie you are right she does have a very nice studio. I have conferences today (so a lot of sitting) but I'm still trying to get my steps in today. Plus, i will be eating out today due to the conferences (no where to keep my lunch). But good luck everyone!!! Drink some water!!!
  • everyday
    everyday Posts: 127
    Hi Girls, hope everyone is well :smile:

    Just a fast run by.. I just totaled up my Oct steps- 334983, 132+ miles. I made my goal of 310 k :smile:

    So I am to uping my goal for Nov to 11k per day:tongue: hoping to make 12..... we will see, I gotta pick up the pace to lose these lbs.

    Sun steps 9127- House work/ Laundry
    Mon steps 16100 most at work, carring boards & stakes I felt it today!

    Biggest Loser is coming on in a few,

    TTTT
  • leshawnturner
    leshawnturner Posts: 382
    Great job everyday!!!! Keep up the good work!!!!
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,183 Member
    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: I didn't get to the exercise DVD's today but I did take a walk at Costco and all I bought was hummus.

    I've been on the exercise bike a few times today and that along with dog walking and going to the dog park, my steps are over 12,000 which is below my last month's goal of 14,000 steps average, but pretty good. I am torn between the computer, knitting, and getting up and walking in place while watching TV.

    I'll be going to bed early since we got up at five.
    hugs :heart: :heart: Barbie
  • Peschuntz
    Peschuntz Posts: 270 Member
    Light day with only 6.25 miles under my belt. 2.5 miles leisurely walking, 2.75 miles on the treadmill and one mile using a Leslie Sansone DVD. Here's to a better tomorrow. :drinker:
  • CALIECAT
    CALIECAT Posts: 12,530 Member
    Good morning, nothing new around here. Just a beautiful day. I almost got my 4,000 steps in yesterday but not quite. Sammy and I will make it today. My hips were given me a fit yesterday and Mon. but all of a sudden it went away last night. I guess they were tire of sitting so long in the car.
    Gotta go. Calie
  • Peschuntz
    Peschuntz Posts: 270 Member
    Good morning, nothing new around here. Just a beautiful day. I almost got my 4,000 steps in yesterday but not quite. Sammy and I will make it today. My hips were given me a fit yesterday and Mon. but all of a sudden it went away last night. I guess they were tire of sitting so long in the car.
    Gotta go. Calie

    That's a nice picture, Calie.
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,183 Member
    Steps yesterday just over 14,000
    I might do that again today if I get off the computer and get moving :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

    :flowerforyou: Calie, that's a great picture. Thanks for posting it. Tell Sammy he's a doll for getting you to walk.

    :flowerforyou: Pes, even when it's a light day for you it's still great.......keep up the good work.:bigsmile:

    someone gave me a beautiful squash and I made apple squash soup out of it using apples from my friend's tree. We'll eat some of it tomorrow and I froze the rest.
    hugs:heart::heart: :heart:
    Barbie
  • Peschuntz
    Peschuntz Posts: 270 Member
    Greetings! Hope everyone is well. Today I walked over 10 miles and here's the breakdown: walked leisurely for 4 to 5 miles (can't be more precise because some of the mileage was left over since I exercised after midnight), did a 2 miles LS "Walk Away The Pounds" DVD and just finished LS "4 Fast Miles." My pedometer only registered 18,860 which is roughly equivalent to 8.2 miles.

    I know I've said this before, but it bears repeating: I am grateful to everyone who posts on this thread. Your presence makes me accountable, and this accountability motivates me to get up and exercise everyday, whether I feel like it or not. Here I have been able to succeed where I wasn't on my own and even with WW meetings. I still attend them because every bit of support helps and keeps me focused on my goal. I just want to thank each and every one of you. :flowerforyou: :drinker:
  • shariguymon
    shariguymon Posts: 245 Member
    I got my pedometer at Newlifestyles.com it is a digi-walker SW-200 it has a security strap so it won't fall off and get lost. I LOVE it I've walked well over a million steps since the first of August! Even amazed myself!
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,183 Member
    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Welcome, Shariguymon
    This is a great group. Yesterday I walked over 16,000 steps which only tells part of the story because I know that a lot of the lateral moves and turns I do at line dance don't count as steps on my pedometer also the jumping up and down and dance moves I did while watching the World Series probably didn't count either:flowerforyou: :laugh:

    I am lucky because I always have about 1200 steps before breakfast just from walking the dogs.

    I lost another pound this week which makes me very happy. The closer I get to my goal the more surprised I am to lose a pound a week.:bigsmile: :bigsmile:
    hugs:heart: Barbie
  • RobbinMarie
    RobbinMarie Posts: 5 Member
    The Ipod Nanos are on sale at Walmart this week for 99$. (just saw the ad last night)
  • Peschuntz
    Peschuntz Posts: 270 Member
    I got my pedometer at Newlifestyles.com it is a digi-walker SW-200 it has a security strap so it won't fall off and get lost. I LOVE it I've walked well over a million steps since the first of August! Even amazed myself!

    Welcome, Shariguymon. It sounds like you fit right here with the rest of us walkers. Congratulations on walking over a million steps. Very impressive. I purchased several pedometers from newlifestyles.com (either sw-701s or cw-701s). You have a fine pedometer that should hold you in good stead for a long time. Hope to see you back very soon.
  • shariguymon
    shariguymon Posts: 245 Member
    barbiecat.. thanks for the welcome and that is truly great walking! I've been walking with the seniors in our community, our goal is to walk around the world with all of our steps combined. I've walked a bit over 16,000 today and Yoga class didn't count for much. I got the most walking to the bank, stores, and around town along with time on my elliptical. I'm so happy for the crisp sunny days, great for walking outside.

    Thanks to Peschuntz for the welcome as well. Looks like we're all in for some fun as we continue our trek!
  • Peschuntz
    Peschuntz Posts: 270 Member
    So glad you've come back, shariguymon. Hi girls, today I walked just over 8 miles. I mile of leisurely walking, and I also completed a 3 mile and 4 mile Leslie Sansone DVD. I have been hungrier these past several days and eating more, but I am disciplined enough to not go to sleep until I have done enough exercise to burn off the calories. Carbs are my weakness, particularly popcorn and Arnold's Sandwich Thins. I have been breaking even with exercise but it has slowed my weight loss. Is anyone else facing this or a similar situation? Talk to you later. :flowerforyou:

    Check this out: www.walkingabout.com/od/measure/tp/pedometers.htm
  • leshawnturner
    leshawnturner Posts: 382
    Hey ladies!!!! I've been out of pocket all week with conferences at work but I haven't forgotten about my walking buddies!!! I haven't been wearing my pedo because I've been wearing dresses and have no where to put it. But I did more walking than I thought I would do because I was going to 2 conferences (so walking back and forth) plus there was no close parking (so walking back and forth to the car). I did pretty good I think!! Plus I still got in my normal workouts!!!

    Have a great weekend!!!
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,183 Member
    I haven't been wearing my pedo because I've been wearing dresses and have no where to put it.

    I have a small purse with a long shoulder strap that I use with dresses (I only have on dress so it doesn't happen often:laugh: ). It hangs around my neck and shoulder and moves enough as I walk to count steps.

    I think my step count will decrease this month as I do more indoor walking. Yesterday I did the Leslie Sansone "walk off your hips and thighs". It's a two mile walk but with all the side steps, my pedometer only registered 1.5 miles. so I'll figure that I'm really walking more than I realize. I'll only count the steps on the pedometer to make sure I don't give myself too much credit. :laugh: I get some credit for steps on the exercise bike but not nearly comparable to the effort I put out.

    Steps yesterday 14341.

    Leshawn, parking far away is something I always do to get more steps.
    have a great day :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: Barbie
  • leshawnturner
    leshawnturner Posts: 382
    Thanks Barbie, that's a good suggestion!!!

    Welcome to any newcomers!!! :drinker: :laugh:
  • CALIECAT
    CALIECAT Posts: 12,530 Member
    Barbiecat. I can't get my ped. to count my steps if I walk in place.

    I got around 3500 steps today. The weather was just devine today, tomorrow should be around 80.

    You are all doing so good I feel like I am not doing my part. Maybe some day.I will reach 10,000 I am still planning on it.

    Calie
  • Peschuntz
    Peschuntz Posts: 270 Member
    Barbiecat. I can't get my ped. to count my steps if I walk in place.

    I got around 3500 steps today. The weather was just devine today, tomorrow should be around 80.

    You are all doing so good I feel like I am not doing my part. Maybe some day.I will reach 10,000 I am still planning on it.

    Calie

    Hey Calie,

    That's the frustration of pedometers, none of them count walking in place or taking lateral steps. You are doing fine for you. I know it's difficult at times to not compare yourself with others. but regardless of how well we may be doing, someone will always be doing better. This is why it's best to build on your own success. I like that you said maybe some day you'll reach 10,000. It's so smart to set these types of goals. I am envious that you have such great weather - 80 degrees wow! (It's in the 40s here.)
  • Peschuntz
    Peschuntz Posts: 270 Member
    Tonight I walked on my treadmill for just over 5 miles for 90 minutes. I also walked leisurely for 2 miles. I am hoping even at this very late hour, to do at least one mile, but as it stands now, I have completed 7 miles. I am a person who likes a certain amount of precision, but my pedometer, treadmill, heart rate monitor and the calories burned after I enter my "Exercise" all give very different readings. I purposely continue to underestimate my exercise since I think it's better than becoming falsely complacent. Good night.:drinker:
  • Peschuntz
    Peschuntz Posts: 270 Member
    Wow, I feel like I'm the only poster left on this thread . . . I walked 3.03 miles (leisurely), completed a Leslie Sansone "Walk Your Belly Flat" DVD (3 miles & ab exercise) and then walked 2 1/2 miles on my treadmill for a total of 8 1/2 miles today. Hope everyone is doing well. :flowerforyou:
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,183 Member
    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
    Today was a minimal exercise day for me that included a meeting for our business , a long visit with friends, and a gratitude dinner which was a 300 person potluck with a speaker. When we got home and I recorded what I ate (chicken, turkey, salad, and apples) I was over my calories and way under on my pedometer so I've been on the exercise bike, walking the dogs, and walking up and down the hall, getting the steps I needed and burning more calories.

    A few minutes ago I got to 11,000 steps and enough exercise calories to match the food I ate.

    Now it's way past my bedtime and when the dogs want to get up at six, I'll be sorry:laugh: :laugh:
    hugs,:heart::heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: Barbie
  • CALIECAT
    CALIECAT Posts: 12,530 Member
    :flowerforyou:
    I got 3000 steps in yesterday. Our weather has been absolutely dedine the last few days. Wish it would stayed like this the year around. ..............Calie..........
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,183 Member
    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: The dogs let me sleep until seven this morning so I got to walk them without a flashlight.:bigsmile: I'll be taking them to the dog park in a few minutes and get more steps. I got some steps this morning walking around WalMart. I walked a lot but didn't buy anything.

    the dogs are bugging me so it must be time to go. Hubby has a friend coming over soon and I want to go somewhere so they can have a private visit.

    Marie, keep on walking----every step counts :smile:

    Pes, nobody has to tell you to keep on walking, I think you'd walk all night :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: You are so focused and disciplined:bigsmile: :bigsmile:
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