Step It Up!

Do you know what this is?


No, it's not an Ipod. It's a pedometer or step counter. Obviously, it counts the number of steps you take.
Isn't it cute? I bought this from the Japan Home Center for only P88! In my earlier post "Keep Yourself Healthy", I stated that we need to take 10,000 steps per day. I didn't know how many steps I actually take per day, but I had an inkling that it's way below 10,000. So to test that theory out, here comes the pedometer!

Keep Yourself Healthy

Some people don’t have the time or energy to go to the gym or to exercise. But there are some habits that we can incorporate into our everyday lives to help keep us well and healthy:
Take 10,000 steps or walk 5 miles per day. Walking burns calories and cut cholesterol, strengthens back muscles and bones, slims your waist, lowers blood pressure, shapes and tones your legs and butt, reduces risk of heart disease and diabetes, reduces stress, improves mood and sleep, and it’s FREE.

Drink adequate water daily. The most common rule of thumb people follow with regards to water intake is 8 8-ounce glasses per day. However, new research suggests that this varies based on the person’s weight, activity level and climate. The 8 glasses should be the minimum. What I personally do is I bring a water jug so that I always remember to sip water every couple of minutes.

Adequate water intake prevents dehydration, cleans out the body, promotes healing processes and helps control weight. (www.wikihow.com)