Do you know how many steps you have taken today? Can you count how many fruits and vegetables you have eaten this week?
You could say you are "eating better" because you ate an apple two weeks ago on Tuesday and a pear last Thursday. Technically you may be eating better, but it certainly helps to gauge your progress over time. Choosing goals you can measure helps you see your progress and your weak areas. "I will eat a total of five fruits and vegetables a day" is a measurable goal. You will be provided with charts that help you observe and improve how much exercise and healthy foods you are getting each day.
Let’s take a moment to consider the pedometer as an excellent tool for determining how much exercise you get in a day.A pedometer measures the numbers of steps you take. This can indicate your level of physical activity for the day. You will be able to accurately measure the workout you get cleaning the house or playing with your children.
The average American gets 5,000 steps a day, yet 10,000 steps is what is recommended to stay healthy. If you work behind a desk and have clocked a grand total of 2023 steps all day, a pedometer is a great motivator to get you out walking after dinner.
How do you plan to measure your goal?
