OK, maggots, get out your pedometers! I have been sorta sluggish over the last couple of months, still recovering from back pain and sciatica. But I'm tired of sitting around. So I got new walking shoes and a new pedometer, and even though I'm still on the slow side, I am ready to rumble.

I'm thinking: let's try to walk 7500 steps a day for the month of May. Anyone with me? Check in at this thread any time. I will check in each Monday.

If you're looking for a low-tech way to get some exercise, this might work for you. And if 7500 steps seems too much -- that's a little over three miles a day with my stride -- do whatever you can. If you haven't used a pedometer, consider getting one; you'll be surprised at how much ground you can cover just by expanding your usual routine a little bit: walking up stairs instead of taking the elevator, for example.

I'm ready to break that 200-lb. barrier, and you undoubtedly have milestones of your own. So let's get a move on!

On Wed I stepped over 9500, wahoo!!! I forgot about it yesterday...so today I'm putting it on, wait, no I'm not. I'ts my birthday weekend and my sister is taking me somewhere tonight...I have no idea where but it won't involve a pedometer, that's for sure.

I want one of those that counts the calories burned. Hey, going to WalMart really makes you take steps, I mean thousands of them!!

Keep up the good work everyone! One day at a time. Just do better tomorrow if it all falls apart today.

okay, since today is payday, I'll go to Fred Meyer and buy a new, hopefully Crystal-proof pedometer after class. (btw, a Friday class that goes until 5:00 pm is just wrong I tell you!

Estella...I know what you mean about the treadmill. Mine was so dusty it looked like it hadn't be used in 3 years. Oh wait, it hadn't. hahah. Anyway glad to see you guys back. I got my pedomter from Walmart for $8 and it gives step, distance, calories, and the time. They had one for $3.88 but it only gave steps.

I' love my Pedometer, I use it every day some time's twice aday.

For me walking is the easy way to weight loss! I will join in on the Game's.

Anybody know how to set a pedometer for the stride, etc? I found mine, it was dead, got a new battery but now I have to set the stride and I lost the instructions.

Thanks

Chris

The length in one step is your stride. IF you can have someone measure that when you walk that is what you use. Mine is 2 ft. That is the average length.

Anybody know how to set a pedometer for the stride, etc? I found mine, it was dead, got a new battery but now I have to set the stride and I lost the instructions.

Thanks

Chris

I just wanted to let you guys know that I have damaged or injured or pulled a muscle, tendon or have a stress fracture on my left ball of my foot. I had this issue when I was on the road last month and had to actually go to urgent care place and get some xrays. They could not see anything. I am still having problems so the walking challenge is out for me till I see a doctor on MOnday. I can't even do the trainer sessions either.

Keep on walking guys. It does work and you melt those pounds.

Got my pedometer!

So come on Crystal, since you and I seem to be late gettin goin - lets kick their butts here! :devious

Zoe, how are you and Jonathan doing with the >99 challenge?

Here is my results from Tues - Thurs

Tues- 8621

Wed - 9213( waitressed) I seem to get in more steps when I am working

Thurs - 9457 ( waitressed)

Yes, it is time to get moving.

This is just what I needed to become accountable.

Here is the breakdown of my week:

Monday - 7651

Tuesday - 8802

Wednesday - 7882

Thursday - 7855

Friday - 7690

I will do better next week, I will do better next week, I will do better next week!

Good Luck to everyone else that is part of the walking challenge.

Just checking in my walk was 10962 steps just over 5 miles this evening.

Greetings, fellow maggots! Everyone's doing great! I wasn't going to check in until Monday, but here goes... my walking has been erratic this week:

5/1: 6,500 (estimate)

5/2: 10,394

5/3: 3,121 (class night)

5/4: 7,978

5/5: 5,315 (no reason, just lazy)

5/6: 13,011 (went twice around park instead of just once!)

Paula, you asked about the <99 countdown. I am creeping along. I may have lost a few ounces this week, but at the rate I've been going, I may not make it until the end of the month. Oh well, at least I'm moving in the right direction! I'm keeping track on Jonathan's www.waistingaway.com page.

Have a good weekend, everyone. I am so proud of how we're all doing. And Penni, I hope you get a good diagnosis for your foot on Monday. You get a reprieve from Camp Maggot until your doctor says you can walk again.

Todays steps 11,699 with 943 calories burned.

Okay I've just witnessed this thread, but count me in too. I know it's a week late, but I'm right there with you guys. However, I've not been banded yet and my knees are giving me problems too - so I'm going to start with a 1 mile walk for the next 30 days, working my way up to 2 miles a day the following month. That will at least get me started, as I'm now a full fledge, card-carrying member of the couch potato club.

Dr. Horgan

band date - 07/27/05- tenative

I am in on the walking challenge too, but not till I buy me a stepcounter. Will do that today, look forward to the challenge.