Thanks for the link, Linda. I had heard about the 10,000 step theory but didn't know where it
originated.
I tried wearing the step counter to work, but I think there were too many layers of clothing around
the waist cause it had registered only 58 steps by noon;-) I'll try again in the spring when there's
fewer layers.
Linda
From:
[email protected] (Prairie=A0Roots) The former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Everett C. Koop formed a
non-profit organization called Shape Up America, which sponsors a fitness/weight management program
called 10,000 Steps. The idea is that walking 10,000 steps a day will help manage weight and improve
a person's overall health. That's a long way of saying that your 2-mile tape earned you 40% of the
daily target. WooHoo! If you wear your step counter all day, I'd sure be curious to find out your
total. Here's a link to the Web site, if you're interested in reading more.
http://www.shapeup.org/10000steps.html Prairie Roots On Mon, 19 Jan 2004 20:56:26 -0500 (EST),
[email protected] (Linda J) wrote: I just completed my 2 mile WATP tape and, just for
the fun of it, I clipped my Special K step counter on. It registered 4,087 steps. Don't know how
accurate it is, but I'm impressed. Should have worn it to work today, I'll try to remember tomorrow.
I just love gadgets;-) Linda
252/189.4/145 RAFL Start: 190 Goal: 175