Have you ever tried wearing a pedometer?

Awhile back, I bought a pedometer...I love to walk. My goal was to  walk 10,000 steps a day...that is about 5 miles. I would wear the pedometer all day long and sometimes I would reach my goal.

Walking became more difficult for me due to shortness of breath. In August, I found out that I had adenocarcinoma of my right lung and had my lower lobe of my lung removed. Each day I have gotten stronger, and am back to my daily walking. There are days that I have shortness of breath and am careful not to push it.

I just started wearing my pedometer again and find it does encourage me to walk more. Exercise is the best thing for fibro and walking seems to be what helps me with getting the kinks out and energizing me.  If you haven't tried wearing a pedometer...it is worth trying.

Enjoy the day.

Hugs, Robin

You are welcome, my friend!

I find putting on the pedometer motivates me. Today, I wasn't really in the mood for walking but put the pedometer on after I was dressed.

I ended up getting out for a walk, and my steps so far today are at 5,273...I won't get 10,000 steps in today, but I've moved some.

Anything that helps me feel better is worth the effort. I've been sleeping better and that is a giant plus.

Hugs, Robin

Where can a person purchase a good one?

I've had inexpensive ones given to me in the past and they didn't work well.

Thanks!

I have worn a pedometer before when I was in high school for health class. It was pretty cool, but you have to get the sensitivity just right or steps wont count or it will count 1 step as two. It is always nice to be able to see what we have been able to do during the day and pedometers are a valuable tool to measure our physical ability over time. Good luck with your recovery and with your...pedometer-ing:)