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kati · 31st January, 2007

I was thinking, I do a lot of walking in my job that maybe I should get a pedometer and see exactly how much I do. Maybe its not that much at all i just feel like it is. I do know that once I get there at 7 30 I don't sit down at all till I go home at about 4, so I must do a good few steps in that time mustn't I?

So I thought I'd ask if anyone knows where to get one from and how much theyre likely to cost (if it's lots then I'm not really bothered how many steps I do lol) anyone know?

Happe · 31st January, 2007

I bought one in ASDA for £4.50 it tells the time, how many steps, how many calories burnt and how far ive walked.
You have to programme in your weight and your step length (explains how to measure this) to get accurate readings. I find it quite motivational as i try to beat my total every day. was up to 9000 last night.

kati · 31st January, 2007

wow that sounds complicated lol. Thanks you were extra quick with that reply!

i will go to asda at the weekend and have a look for one of those

Diva · 31st January, 2007

Hi Kati

Myself, DQ & Shazza all have the Omron Pedometer. It is fantastic and even resets itself at midnight and has a 6 day memory function. Worth every penny...it was quite pricey for a pedometer about £20+ but definitely worth it as it doesn't register every little movement but just genuine aerobic and non-aerobic steps.

I had bought many of the "cheapie" ones over the years and they either kept breaking or counting steps if I coughed, so decided to invest in this one last year and haven't looked back since!!!

Diva · 31st January, 2007

This is the one....currently it is on eBay for a good price, but bear in mind that is coming from Singapore! I thinkDQ got hers from Singapore....

eBay.co.uk: OMRON HJ-113 Pedometer Walking Style FAT BURN COUNTER (item 110085098770 end time 03-Feb-07 12:00:00 GMT)

**Pierce** · 31st January, 2007

This is the one i have:

I like it use it every day. I would strongly recomend it, its fantastic. A little pricey but you get what you pay for. Easy to setup and easy to flick through the menus.

Pierce

**Pierce** · 31st January, 2007

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Originally Posted by Diva

This is the one....currently it is on eBay for a good price, but bear in mind that is coming from Singapore! I thinkDQ got hers from Singapore....

eBay.co.uk: OMRON HJ-113 Pedometer Walking Style FAT BURN COUNTER (item 110085098770 end time 03-Feb-07 12:00:00 GMT)

The postage can be a bit steep, as well the postage delay is about 3 weeks which can make some a little anxious!

Pierce

MadamDotty · 31st January, 2007

I use an Omrom one but I got through Fitbug - FEEL GREAT, STAY IN SHAPE, LOSE WEIGHT - UK you sign up with them and each week they set you targets. It's really good & keeps me focussed (most of the time LOL). You can also enter what you've eaten each day & they work out with the number of steps you're doing whether you'll gain or lose weight. This is my main way of exercising as I'm not a gym bunny

They're just in the process of updating their website, but worth a look.

It's the same pedometer and website that they use on Diet Doctors if you've seen that.

MadamDotty · 31st January, 2007

Ooh it's changed the link from www fitbug.co.uk but hopefully will still work

Diva · 31st January, 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pierce

This is the one i have:

I like it use it every day. I would strongly recomend it, its fantastic. A little pricey but you get what you pay for. Easy to setup and easy to flick through the menus.

Pierce

Isn't it just brilliant Pierce!!!

**Starlight** · 31st January, 2007

I must bookmark that. Ive had the freebie ones too which clock up steps if you even so much as look at it lol My work is doing a challenge next month and are LENDING pedometers out for 3 months, which I suppose is a good way to encourage all us lazy folk. After my 3 months I hope to be SO inspired by it that I wont want to be without one lol

**Pierce** · 1st February, 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diva

Isn't it just brilliant Pierce!!!

Definatly,

I love seeing when i pass 10k steps it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside!!

kati · 1st February, 2007

wow looks like that one has got a good reputation. I'll have a look at that site. thanks everyone

DQ · 1st February, 2007

Mind you, I have to admit it only works if I wear the darn thing

kati · 1st February, 2007

lol damn I thought I would be able to leave it in the car

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Diva Cambridge Diet Counsellor Diva's Profile Albums Diva's Photo Gallery Join Date: 22nd July, 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,661 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 37	Hi Kati Myself, DQ & Shazza all have the Omron Pedometer. It is fantastic and even resets itself at midnight and has a 6 day memory function. Worth every penny...it was quite pricey for a pedometer about £20+ but definitely worth it as it doesn't register every little movement but just genuine aerobic and non-aerobic steps. I had bought many of the "cheapie" ones over the years and they either kept breaking or counting steps if I coughed, so decided to invest in this one last year and haven't looked back since!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ Diva *A lighted candle loses nothing by lighting another...* *Just in case you didn't know ... De-Light-Full Divas Rock!!!*

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Diva Cambridge Diet Counsellor Diva's Profile Albums Diva's Photo Gallery Join Date: 22nd July, 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,661 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 37	This is the one....currently it is on eBay for a good price, but bear in mind that is coming from Singapore! I thinkDQ got hers from Singapore.... eBay.co.uk: OMRON HJ-113 Pedometer Walking Style FAT BURN COUNTER (item 110085098770 end time 03-Feb-07 12:00:00 GMT) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ Diva *A lighted candle loses nothing by lighting another...* *Just in case you didn't know ... De-Light-Full Divas Rock!!!*

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Pierce Administrator Pierce's Profile Albums Pierce's Photo Gallery Join Date: 30th April, 2006 Location: test Posts: 8,781 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 50 Thanked 129 Times in 93 Posts Rep Power: 1000 Diet: Calorie Counting, Healthy Eating & Exercise Height: 6' 0" Start Date: November 6th 2008 Start Weight: 182.3lb Current Weight: 179.7lb Goal Weight: 168lb Goal Date: Janurary 4th 2008 BMI Information: Start BMI: 24.7 Current BMI: 24.4 Goal BMI: 22.8 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 2.6lb Weight to Lose: 11.7lb % Lost 1.43%	This is the one i have: I like it use it every day. I would strongly recomend it, its fantastic. A little pricey but you get what you pay for. Easy to setup and easy to flick through the menus. Pierce Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ ;~) Learn how to use MiniMins.com! Check out the tutorial section now! MiniMins Tutorials Put your videos in your posts: http://www.minimins.com/chit-chat/16...be-videos.html MiniMins Forum Technical Support: http://www.minimins.com/forum-technical-support/ Lost control over christmas!

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