1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.
  2. Get the Diabetes Forum App for your phone - available on iOS and Android.
    Dismiss Notice
  3. Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the Diabetes Forum Survey 2019 »
    Dismiss Notice
  4. Diabetes Forum should not be used in an emergency and does not replace your healthcare professional relationship. Posts can be seen by the public.
    Dismiss Notice
Cookies Free Forum App Feedback Reminder
Dismiss Notice
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Join the community »

Pedometer Challenge Thread

Discussion in 'Fitness, Exercise and Sport' started by carraway, Jan 28, 2014.

Page 1 of 37
  1. carraway

    carraway Type 2 · Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    976
    Likes Received:
    717
    Trophy Points:
    133
    *************New People Always welcome to join in, tag along at the end of the thread********************************

    Inspired by Lenny and others trying to 'Change 1 Thing' I bought a pedometer.
    We all know that being more active is good for us so if you have a pedometer in the bottom of a drawer or you want to get one.

    Use it and post your results. Not too get the most steps but just to improve your step count a little bit more each day or each week.
    I'll add my results tonight

    Cara
     
    #1 carraway, Jan 28, 2014 at 7:01 AM
    Last edited by a moderator: Mar 12, 2014
  2. carraway

    carraway Type 2 · Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    976
    Likes Received:
    717
    Trophy Points:
    133
    Ok. I cant resist. I'm up to 1322 and I haven't left the house yet!

    This is score is chasing after children to send them to school and wandering around the kitchen trying to find things for packed lunches as we had run out of bread. (Now I don't eat it, I don't think about it!)
     
    #2 carraway, Jan 28, 2014 at 8:33 AM
  3. hale710

    hale710 Type 1 · Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    2,903
    Likes Received:
    1,082
    Trophy Points:
    178
    I forgot to put mine on until I went out the door so only 812 for me!


    Blogging at drivendiabetic.wordpress.com
     
    #3 hale710, Jan 28, 2014 at 8:35 AM
  4. hale710

    hale710 Type 1 · Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    2,903
    Likes Received:
    1,082
    Trophy Points:
    178
    Also, being a geeky engineer I've set up a spreadsheet to track my activity levels ;)


    Blogging at drivendiabetic.wordpress.com
     
    • Like Like x 3
    #4 hale710, Jan 28, 2014 at 8:37 AM
  5. nymple

    nymple Type 2 · Active Member

    Messages:
    43
    Likes Received:
    45
    Trophy Points:
    58
    Hi carra,

    I have a fitbit and have worn it everyday for about a year, although not always consciously paid attention to the numbers. It is remarkable what just being aware of your activity levels can do. I think on an average day, even with my workout I would get around 6000 steps. For the last week or so I've been making a conscious effort to up my numbers averaging around 9500 so it shows the difference being aware of it can be as you start to think of ways to up your activity.

    Yesterday was a cardio workout so I managed 12,200 steps, woo hoo! Today is my rest day however I have decided to make an effort to go for a walk after work so I'm not completely sedentary all day.

    So far I'm up to 1678 today :)




    Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
     
    #5 nymple, Jan 28, 2014 at 9:10 AM
  6. searley

    searley Type 2 · Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    361
    Likes Received:
    83
    Trophy Points:
    88
    • Like Like x 2
    #6 searley, Jan 28, 2014 at 9:20 AM
  7. Mud Island Dweller

    Mud Island Dweller Type 2 · Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    1,161
    Likes Received:
    1,486
    Trophy Points:
    178
    ohhh what one is that please Richard am looking for a decent one
     
    #7 Mud Island Dweller, Jan 28, 2014 at 10:50 AM
  8. nymple

    nymple Type 2 · Active Member

    Messages:
    43
    Likes Received:
    45
    Trophy Points:
    58
    Mud Island Dweller,

    That is the fitbit. They send you an email once a week giving the stats for the pervious week and you can also check in as often as you want on the web or app (You need a certain level of phone for the app to sync - iPhone 4S and above or Samsung Galaxy S3 or something, it says on the website.

    Plus if you like, you can add friends (like me! Haha) to see how you stack up and give some added motivation :) A tad pricey maybe but I love mine!


    Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
     
    • Like Like x 2
    #8 nymple, Jan 28, 2014 at 10:54 AM
  9. Mud Island Dweller

    Mud Island Dweller Type 2 · Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    1,161
    Likes Received:
    1,486
    Trophy Points:
    178
    Thanks will look into it :)
     
    #9 Mud Island Dweller, Jan 28, 2014 at 10:57 AM
  10. searley

    searley Type 2 · Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    361
    Likes Received:
    83
    Trophy Points:
    88
    Yes it's fitbit, it's very small and the battery lasts really good about 2 weeks

    I've found it has made me a little more active, and if you have friends on it that you are trying to beat then it helps


    Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
     
    #10 searley, Jan 28, 2014 at 11:03 AM
  11. carraway

    carraway Type 2 · Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    976
    Likes Received:
    717
    Trophy Points:
    133
    Oh No> Now I will want another gadget.
     
    #11 carraway, Jan 28, 2014 at 1:04 PM
  12. nymple

    nymple Type 2 · Active Member

    Messages:
    43
    Likes Received:
    45
    Trophy Points:
    58
    Alas, I have a gadget addiction myself. It is a very lovely gadget though! It's telling me now that I'm at 4400 steps. How are you doing?


    Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
     
    #12 nymple, Jan 28, 2014 at 1:07 PM
  13. carraway

    carraway Type 2 · Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    976
    Likes Received:
    717
    Trophy Points:
    133
    5702!
     
    #13 carraway, Jan 28, 2014 at 1:09 PM
  14. nymple

    nymple Type 2 · Active Member

    Messages:
    43
    Likes Received:
    45
    Trophy Points:
    58
    Ooo check you out! I shall have to get a wiggle on and try to keep up :)


    Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
     
    • Like Like x 2
    #14 nymple, Jan 28, 2014 at 1:09 PM
  15. hale710

    hale710 Type 1 · Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    2,903
    Likes Received:
    1,082
    Trophy Points:
    178
    2019 :( I need a job that isn't at a desk!


    Blogging at drivendiabetic.wordpress.com
     
    #15 hale710, Jan 28, 2014 at 1:10 PM
  16. carraway

    carraway Type 2 · Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    976
    Likes Received:
    717
    Trophy Points:
    133
    Cant you jump up and down in your chair Hale?
     
    #16 carraway, Jan 28, 2014 at 1:12 PM
  17. hale710

    hale710 Type 1 · Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    2,903
    Likes Received:
    1,082
    Trophy Points:
    178
    They'd probably think I'm having a fit haha! I've been taking multiple sneaky printer trips when I could have done it all in 1 ;)


    Blogging at drivendiabetic.wordpress.com
     
    • Like Like x 2
    #17 hale710, Jan 28, 2014 at 1:15 PM
  18. nymple

    nymple Type 2 · Active Member

    Messages:
    43
    Likes Received:
    45
    Trophy Points:
    58
    I'm at a desk too hale. I've been at this for a week now though so have been building my steps up.... Today through getting off the bus a few stops early, walking the stairs at work (down always, up if it isn't too many flights) and I also nipped out for a quick walk at lunch. Plus I never ring anyone in the same building anymore but go and visit them :) Pacing when you are on the phone helps too. It's tough but you can sneak your steps up slowly :)


    Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
     
    #18 nymple, Jan 28, 2014 at 1:16 PM
  19. Yorksman

    Yorksman Type 2 · Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    2,445
    Likes Received:
    1,905
    Trophy Points:
    178
    Careful with who you talk to about your interest in pedometry. I remember the paediatrician who was attacked by someone who thought he was a paedophile. Meanwhile I will persevere with the peloton because of my interest in pedantry.
     
    • Like Like x 4
    #19 Yorksman, Jan 28, 2014 at 1:18 PM
  20. hale710

    hale710 Type 1 · Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    2,903
    Likes Received:
    1,082
    Trophy Points:
    178

    I drive to work so can't get off the bus early. And walking while on the phone is essentially illegal in my office (as is not holding the handrail on the stairs and not having a lid on your coffee!)

    I do all the others though, even before the pedometer! Most recent addition is going to a bathroom further away


    Blogging at drivendiabetic.wordpress.com
     
    #20 hale710, Jan 28, 2014 at 1:24 PM
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 1 of 37
Style
Red
Language
English (UK)

  • Meet the Community

    Find support, connect with others, ask questions and share your experiences with people with diabetes, their carers and family.

    Did you know: 7 out of 10 people improve their understanding of diabetes within 6 months of being a Diabetes Forum member. Get the Diabetes Forum App and stay connected on iOS and Android

    Grab the app!

  • Tweet with us

  • Like us on Facebook