Pedometer Steps is one way of assessing the amount of normal walking done daily and then adding to it with the object of becoming a physically active person and simultaneously losing weight.
The advantages of counting pedometer steps at the beginning is to focus on a doable goal with easily recognisable results-the increased pedometer steps count. Although weight loss will most likely occur before you reach the 10,000 steps a day goal, with this target in mind it allows you to be more patient about the actual weight loss results.
As long as the measuring device is consistently measuring and you are able to assess weight loss or increased physical movement then you have enough information to start walking for weight loss.
If you go from no exercise to regular exercise without increasing your calorie intake then you should lose weight-unless you are doing weights or weight training. Walking is also a weight bearing exercise. Developing muscles increases their weight. This is generally a healthy weight compared to fat. You will also lose inches and look like you’re losing weight. Effectively you are, you’re losing unhealthy weight and replacing it with healthy weight!
The 10,000 steps a day method is considered a reasonable guideline, and is a minimum requirement to be classed as an active person. Combined with calorie controlled eating it works to reduce weight and fat.
Lots of people opt for weighting themselves daily which is recommended by doctors in particular. This can be confusing and in the beginning keeping the program simple is a good idea! The confusion comes from the variation in results, or lack of results over time. Weigh in but not daily, make it fortnightly if you can wait that long! Concentrate on the weight loss- in that time one or two pounds would be good.
Whether it’s counting pedometer steps or the weight scales it doesn’t matter if it is accurate!
