How many miles do you walk a day?

[Laurajean1014]

I got a new pedometer and I walked 4.5 miles today. That doesn't seem like much.

What do you think?

[Tiger Lily 03]

I think that is not bad at all! I thought that there was a 10,000 step program that was the rage around here a while ago and that was a daily recommendation adding to about 5 miles a day. I think you are doing fine.

[westcliffemom]

I was using a pedometer for a while, and the only days I got 10,000 steps was when I exercised that day! I couldn't believe it! Of course, when I went to Disney, I got 15-20,000 steps! I think 4.5 is good. I do about 3-5 miles on the days I walk for exercise.

[arielsleepingbeauty]

I use a pedometer. I was amazed at how many steps i took. At first i was doing just about 3000. Then i started making more of an effort and tried to increase about 1000 steps every 2 days. I try for 8000, but dont saweat it if i cant do that many in one day. I go to the gym and do a stairmaster, but i don't count that towards my goal. I had planned to bring my pedometer to WDW just to see how much i could walk, but forgot. When i first started using it i found myelf walking up and down the stairs to increase my steps, then i walked back and forth in my bedroom while watching TV at night. My husband thought i was crazy. I am not so crazy anymore and as long as i try to make more of an effort each day, that's all that matters.

[tbstein]

I walk about 1.5 miles after work. At work, I must walk about 5 miles or more. It is all in short bursts, and of course not very effective. (I am a manager at a fast food eatery). I do have some pretty muscular calves!

Wendy

[Laurajean1014]

Can anyone recommend a good pedometer?