I wear a pedometer, a little device that counts every step. It works as a goad, because you walk additional distances to pile up the numbers. The average person walks 2,000 to 3,000 steps a day. I walk 10,000 steps a day. I have lost a lot of weight as a result
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Tracking steps with a pedometer motivates walking more and losing weight.
- In plain terms
- Counting steps helps you walk more and lose weight.
- What can you take from it?
- Track activity to stay active.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What motivates healthy habits?
- Does tracking help?
Another view
Results vary by person and diet.
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