Laurie4b Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Dh and I just got Fitbits offered at a discount at his work. So is there anything "magic" about 10,000 steps per day? Does it come out of any research or did someone just pick a nice fat round random number as the target? I'm enjoying the Fitbit and can see that a typical day of cleaning, shopping, etc. will easily get me to 10,000 steps, but I'll have to be more thoughtful on days when I have more sit-down work to do. So anyone know? Why 10,000 and not 8,000? Why 10,000 and not 12,000? Why 10,000? Inquiring minds want to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 It is 5 miles. Approximately, based on gait , of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Yeah. 2000 steps is approximately a mile. So 10,000 is approx. 5 miles. On Sparkspeople they like to challenge people to start with 6000 steps at first and move up from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 You need to getting at least 10,000 steps to be considered "active". (It comes from Japanese walking clubs back in the 1960's and was originally based on medical research.) Here's fitbit's take on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I don't ever get 10,000 steps easily or without making a conscious effort. Today my count was discouragingly low, but I was focused on a project and on my computer most of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
school17777 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I think someone on this forum posted an article about a cardiologist's opinion on the 10k thing about a year or so ago. Maybe a better searcher (or someone in a different time zone) would be able to find the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toawh Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 How do you count your steps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 it actually does vary with age and gender. we have a large arts and crafts fair here (it draws artists from all over the country.), so I downloaded a pedometer to my phone so I could start tracking. even walking all over the fair (which is actually three separate fairs in close proximity.), I only got to 9500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Found this article on why 10,000 http://www.10000stepsaustralia.com/Walking-Articles/Why-10000-Steps-a-Day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linders Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 One of the creators of FitBit, an amateur archeologist, discovered an ancient Mayan codex in the Yucatan jungles. Upon translating it, he learned that the Mayans (who were excellent mathematicians), had calculated the precise number of steps (10,000, of course) to achieve harmony within the cyclical nature of time... Wait, no, wrong prophecy... Once upon a time, in the kingdom of Arendelle, a princess named Elsa was born with a predisposition to turning everything to ice. After creating an endless winter and fleeing to the forbidden forest, she met a singing snowman named Olaf, who coincidentally knew that if she would just walk 10,000 steps in a counterclockwise direction, she could undo winter and Let It Go. Well, if 10,000 steps can fix global cooling, it could help anyone, right? Sorry, wrong fairytale... According to traditional Chinese medicine (which Western doctors are coming to realize is more than quackery), the number 10,000 had special healing properties. For example, 10,000 deep breaths will help achieve the mental calm necessary to face your DC when they awake. Likewise, 10,000 steps will give you the physical power to keep up with those same DC. I really had to do something while I waited for the coffee to brew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I really had to do something while I waited for the coffee to brew. I'm so glad you did! This is awesome! :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alice Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 My thought is that the idea behind it is sound...to be more active, move more. I think 10,000 was chosen as a nice round number. 10K steps/5 miles is achievable for most people but requires you to be somewhat active and not at a desk all day. I try not to think of 10K as so magic but more try to see myself increasing my steps. When I first started wearing a FitBit I got a lot less steps on average, that made me walk more, I get more, I like the gratification on FitBit, I move more, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 David Sedaris on Fitbit. L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKim Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I reset my goal to 8000, as I found an article somewhere that suggested that, lol. Anyway, I found out that on a day when I don't actually intentionally do things to get the step count up, I only get in about 2500 steps. Was very shocking to find out! But the little booger really does motivate me and makes me actually try to up that step count each day! Especially when competing with my friend and hers. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Also it's really common to recommend to either cut your calories by 500 per day or increase your exercise by 500 per day in order to loose approximately one pound per week. Most people burn approximately 100 calories per mile, so 5000 steps is approximately 500 calories, which is much easier for most people to add into their day than running 5 miles. If you keep an accurate food diary for a few weeks (including measuring everything you eat), figure out your average calorie intake, and then lower it by 500 calories per day AND do 5000 steps per day you'll lose approximately 2 pounds per week or 100 pounds in a year! Since most people are not 100 pounds overweight and most people could cut out 500 calories they don't enjoy that much, or even 700 calories and have a 200 calorie piece of chocolate as a treat each day, combining the two is a simple way to reach your ideal weight in less than a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I've never seen a Fitbit, but am interested - especially if it includes a silent alarm. Has anyone used that? On this page (scroll down) there seems to be a Fitbit that has a digital watch face, but I can't find that product. Am I misreading the picture? I like to wear a watch, so would prefer to combine the two. L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 It's a money-making business. If you really want scientific research backing a training program, you've got a better chance by following a plan developed at a university, or somewhere else where they've done some rigorous testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I've never seen a Fitbit, but am interested - especially if it includes a silent alarm. Has anyone used that? On this page (scroll down) there seems to be a Fitbit that has a digital watch face, but I can't find that product. Am I misreading the picture? I like to wear a watch, so would prefer to combine the two. L Get this one instead. It can be used as a watch. None of the fitbits can. http://mashable.com/2014/01/06/vivofit-fitness-tracker-garmin/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 From the article Melmichigan linked: The Japanese first started using the 10,000 steps a day number, as part of a marketing campaign! (to help sell pedometers). … I found this quote very interesting. 10,000 steps a day is a rough equivalent to the Surgeon General’s recommendation to accumulate 30 minutes of activity most days of the week. And this one :eek: ! I get about 3000 steps in 30 minutes. Yesterday It took me almost an hour and a half to get 9170 steps. My total steps yesterday were 11791. I don't use a fitbit, but my pedometer is the best fitness tool I've ever bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Marketing Genius, those 10,000 steps. There's science behind it, as some of you have already pointed out, but partly it is a simple idea that works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I think someone on this forum posted an article about a cardiologist's opinion on the 10k thing about a year or so ago. Maybe a better searcher (or someone in a different time zone) would be able to find the link.Perhaps you're thinking of me, I did share that a while back. My cardiologist told me that it didn't matter how many thousands of steps I took, if I didn't have at least one twenty continuous minute period daily at a fast pace that challenged and strengthened my cardiovascular system. He said strolling my way to 10,000 steps would not specifically benefit my heart, though it did beat lying on the sofa. I have a pedometer, plus a heart rate monitor to use for the active exercise period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaderbee Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Because 8 is too few and 12 is too many. ;) ok going back up to read the serious reasons now... ETA: I guess it should be "are" not "is" oops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Get this one instead. It can be used as a watch. None of the fitbits can. http://mashable.com/2014/01/06/vivofit-fitness-tracker-garmin/ Thanks for that. I really like the silent alarm though, which the Garmin doesn't seem to have. Sigh. I have to sleep with ear plugs, and right now my alarm clock is Husband setting his then waking me, which is not ideal.... Maybe I'll get a Fitbit and wear it on my right wrist, and keep wearing a watch on my left. Thanks again L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Another Jen Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I've never seen a Fitbit, but am interested - especially if it includes a silent alarm. Has anyone used that? On this page (scroll down) there seems to be a Fitbit that has a digital watch face, but I can't find that product. Am I misreading the picture? I like to wear a watch, so would prefer to combine the two. L My fitbit one has a clock, but no alarms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 From the article Melmichigan linked: I found this quote very interesting. And this one :eek: ! I get about 3000 steps in 30 minutes. Yesterday It took me almost an hour and a half to get 9170 steps. My total steps yesterday were 11791. I don't use a fitbit, but my pedometer is the best fitness tool I've ever bought. one niece has a fitbit, the other a pedometer. the one with the fitbit was lusting after her sister's pedometer. there are a lot of cool pedometer apps for both android and iphone. and they're free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OH_Homeschooler Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I've had good pedometers before, but my Fitbit is so much more motivating than those were. I've had many evenings where I would have just gone to bed, but instead walked around my house because I was only 500 steps away from 10,000. Hey, that's 500 steps more than I would have gotten! The phone notifications are a major benefit, and there's a social component where you can cheer and compete with others. I bought my Fitbit a year and a half ago, and it's still going strong. I wear it every single day. I would wear the pedometer for a few days at best, then forget it. I have the One model, and the sleep tracker was neat at first but I don't use it anymore. I would just go with the $60 model next time. Interesting for me to hear that a cardiologist says incidental walking won't do a thing without a concentrated walking session. I thought the latest research said you needed both, that sitting too much is equivalent to being a regular smoker, even with intense daily cardio sessions. All I know is I need BOTH kinds to get to 10K a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 From the article Melmichigan linked: I found this quote very interesting. And this one :eek: ! I get about 3000 steps in 30 minutes. Yesterday It took me almost an hour and a half to get 9170 steps. My total steps yesterday were 11791. I don't use a fitbit, but my pedometer is the best fitness tool I've ever bought. yep. I thought that with the farm, I was fairly active. But I was wrong. I've started moving more on a daily basis, and the pedometer helps me track how active I've been in a particular day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 quote removed. ;) ok going back up to read the serious reasons now... :smilielol5: :smilielol5: :smilielol5: I got that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwallowTail Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Perhaps you're thinking of me, I did share that a while back. My cardiologist told me that it didn't matter how many thousands of steps I took, if I didn't have at least one twenty continuous minute period daily at a fast pace that challenged and strengthened my cardiovascular system. He said strolling my way to 10,000 steps would not specifically benefit my heart, though it did beat lying on the sofa. I have a pedometer, plus a heart rate monitor to use for the active exercise period. But it is good for things other than your heart. I hate the way specialists are so focused on only their specialty. Many forms of cancer are correlated positively with more sitting, so walking helps decrease those odds. Walking increases joint mobility and muscular strength and engages your core and gets air flowing into and out of your body at a higher rate than sitting. It burns more calories than sitting. It is ideal to do that *and* add in some heart-rate boosting, high intensity activity daily as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocelotmom Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I've never seen a Fitbit, but am interested - especially if it includes a silent alarm. Has anyone used that? On this page (scroll down) there seems to be a Fitbit that has a digital watch face, but I can't find that product. Am I misreading the picture? I like to wear a watch, so would prefer to combine the two. L I think they pulled that one from the market because it was causing skin reactions. https://amiigo.com/ looks really really interesting and potentially way more useful than the FitBit, but it doesn't have a watch, either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpyTheFrog Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I wear my Fitbit One in my bra. I've been using the silent alarms for several months. I don't know how noticable they'd be in my pocket, but they are plenty noticable (just to me) in my bra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggie96 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Thanks for that. I really like the silent alarm though, which the Garmin doesn't seem to have. Sigh. I have to sleep with ear plugs, and right now my alarm clock is Husband setting his then waking me, which is not ideal.... Maybe I'll get a Fitbit and wear it on my right wrist, and keep wearing a watch on my left. Thanks again L Fitbit One has silents alarms. You wear the fitbit in an arm band at night. You can set up the silent alarms online or on the app. I use mine every night. I hated the sound of the alarm. I LOVE the silent, gentle vibration of the silent alarm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganCupcake Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I kind of think 10,000 is a minimum, when you consider optimal health. I bet our active fore parents (and those who are consistently active throughout the day today) get way more than 10,000, and I bet they felt better for it. I asked Katy Bowman how many steps she gets but I haven't gotten an answer yet. :) David Sedaris on Fitbit. L That was so funny. I can't imagine 65,000 steps. Thanks for that. I really like the silent alarm though, which the Garmin doesn't seem to have. Sigh. I have to sleep with ear plugs, and right now my alarm clock is Husband setting his then waking me, which is not ideal.... Maybe I'll get a Fitbit and wear it on my right wrist, and keep wearing a watch on my left. Thanks again L I wear both my Fitbit Flex and my watch on my left arm--when I wear my watch. It works for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 But it is good for things other than your heart. I hate the way specialists are so focused on only their specialty. Many forms of cancer are correlated positively with more sitting, so walking helps decrease those odds. Walking increases joint mobility and muscular strength and engages your core and gets air flowing into and out of your body at a higher rate than sitting. It burns more calories than sitting. It is ideal to do that *and* add in some heart-rate boosting, high intensity activity daily as well. It also boosts creativity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Do stores carry Fitbit or can you only get them online? My dad's birthday is in 3 days so I don't have time to wait for the shipping. My fault, of course, for taking so long to decide on what to get him. It wasn't until last night as I was falling asleep it finally dawned on me that he'd love a Fitbit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggie96 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Do stores carry Fitbit or can you only get them online? My dad's birthday is in 3 days so I don't have time to wait for the shipping. My fault, of course, for taking so long to decide on what to get him. It wasn't until last night as I was falling asleep it finally dawned on me that he'd love a Fitbit. I'm not sure if they are sold in stores, but Amazon prime might get to you in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocelotmom Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Do stores carry Fitbit or can you only get them online? My dad's birthday is in 3 days so I don't have time to wait for the shipping. My fault, of course, for taking so long to decide on what to get him. It wasn't until last night as I was falling asleep it finally dawned on me that he'd love a Fitbit. We found them at Costco, so I'm sure they're elsewhere too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Do stores carry Fitbit or can you only get them online? My dad's birthday is in 3 days so I don't have time to wait for the shipping. My fault, of course, for taking so long to decide on what to get him. It wasn't until last night as I was falling asleep it finally dawned on me that he'd love a Fitbit. I got my Zip at Walgreens. I'm not sure if they have all the models for sale there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OH_Homeschooler Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I've seen Fitbits in Target and even in Kohl's this past weekend. They are everywhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 Perhaps you're thinking of me, I did share that a while back. My cardiologist told me that it didn't matter how many thousands of steps I took, if I didn't have at least one twenty continuous minute period daily at a fast pace that challenged and strengthened my cardiovascular system. He said strolling my way to 10,000 steps would not specifically benefit my heart, though it did beat lying on the sofa. I have a pedometer, plus a heart rate monitor to use for the active exercise period. I understand it to be a both/and. Recent research is showing that the aerobic time can be split into 10 min chunks with the same effects as a 30 min chunk, showing that HIIT is the best for getting rid of fat and training the heart, and showing that sedentary behavior is awful, so that we need to be moving at least once or twice per hour, even if for only a few minutes during that hour. Perhaps it's a matter of semantics, but 10,000 steps is a major improvement over lying on the sofa or sitting at a desk because it means you're up and on your feet for a significant number of minutes per day. The bad news is time at the gym apparently does not counter the effects of inactivity. Here's a link to an article on the Mayo Clinic website: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/adult-health/expert-answers/sitting/faq-20058005 . That article doesn't have the level of scientific detail that I prefer, but people can use it to google more specific results of the study. So the more salient question might be whether 10,000 steps is better than standing for the same length of time as it took to walk that far over the course of a day. I was someone who fit into the category of "sit at a computer for most of the day and put in a couple hours at the gym." So now I'm adding in the Fitbit to help me track and keep me motivated re: just getting up and moving over the course of the day. I've had a period where I didn't have to sit for many hours per day, but I forsee having to sit down more again in the near future, so I do still wonder how many steps is enough when combined with the gym. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 There's science to back up both points mentioned in this thread. I have a fitbit, I use it to monitor my total steps per day. I use a HRM to monitor my cardio. My fitbit was a healthy living requirement last year because my BMI was too high for my height (I'd shrunk!). I'll admit that I'm not as good about it this year (I'm not being formally monitored this year), but I never was over the summer, more in the fall and winter when I was apt to sit around. I will admit to knowing people online who are awful when it comes to competition with the badges, but to each their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I understand it to be a both/and. Recent research is showing that the aerobic time can be split into 10 min chunks with the same effects as a 30 min chunk, showing that HIIT is the best for getting rid of fat and training the heart, and showing that sedentary behavior is awful, so that we need to be moving at least once or twice per hour, even if for only a few minutes during that hour. Perhaps it's a matter of semantics, but 10,000 steps is a major improvement over lying on the sofa or sitting at a desk because it means you're up and on your feet for a significant number of minutes per day. The bad news is time at the gym apparently does not counter the effects of inactivity. Here's a link to an article on the Mayo Clinic website: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/adult-health/expert-answers/sitting/faq-20058005 . That article doesn't have the level of scientific detail that I prefer, but people can use it to google more specific results of the study. So the more salient question might be whether 10,000 steps is better than standing for the same length of time as it took to walk that far over the course of a day. I was someone who fit into the category of "sit at a computer for most of the day and put in a couple hours at the gym." So now I'm adding in the Fitbit to help me track and keep me motivated re: just getting up and moving over the course of the day. I've had a period where I didn't have to sit for many hours per day, but I forsee having to sit down more again in the near future, so I do still wonder how many steps is enough when combined with the gym. There was a big study within one company with the treadmill desks that might be what you are looking for. They compared treadmill desk, standing/walking at a counter height desk, and working at a traditional desk. The results were interesting in that they did a detailed breakdown with each participant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moxie Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Perhaps you're thinking of me, I did share that a while back. My cardiologist told me that it didn't matter how many thousands of steps I took, if I didn't have at least one twenty continuous minute period daily at a fast pace that challenged and strengthened my cardiovascular system. He said strolling my way to 10,000 steps would not specifically benefit my heart, though it did beat lying on the sofa. I have a pedometer, plus a heart rate monitor to use for the active exercise period. My DH's cardiologist at the Cleveland Clinic told him the ideal breakfast is an orange and a bowl of high fiber cereal. Umm, with that breakfast, my blood sugar would hit the roof and I would gain a large amount of weight (so would most Americans). I'm starting to ignore doctors more often then not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 My DH's cardiologist at the Cleveland Clinic told him the ideal breakfast is an orange and a bowl of high fiber cereal. Umm, with that breakfast, my blood sugar would hit the roof and I would gain a large amount of weight (so would most Americans). I'm starting to ignore doctors more often then not. That's my standard breakfast, although it might be a peach or an apple. I don't know about most Americans/Brits, but I've not been in the overweight category in my life. L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 Perhaps you're thinking of me, I did share that a while back. My cardiologist told me that it didn't matter how many thousands of steps I took, if I didn't have at least one twenty continuous minute period daily at a fast pace that challenged and strengthened my cardiovascular system. He said strolling my way to 10,000 steps would not specifically benefit my heart, though it did beat lying on the sofa. I have a pedometer, plus a heart rate monitor to use for the active exercise period. I understand it to be a both/and. Recent research that I've read seems to show that 1) aerobic time can be split into 10 min chunks with the same effects as a 30 min chunk, 2) but that the best for the heart and weight loss is HIIT, 3) but also shows that sedentary behavior is awful and can't be counteracted by the gym, so that we need to be moving at least once or twice per hour, even if for only a few minutes during that hour. Perhaps it's a matter of semantics, but 10,000 steps is a major improvement over lying on the sofa or sitting at a desk because it means you're up and on your feet for a significant number of minutes per day. The bad news is time at the gym apparently does not counter the effects of inactivity. Here's a link to an article on the Mayo Clinic website: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/adult-health/expert-answers/sitting/faq-20058005 . That article doesn't have the level of scientific detail that I prefer, but people can use it to google more specific results of the study. So the more salient question might be whether 10,000 steps is better than standing for the same length of time as it took to walk that far over the course of a day. I was someone who fit into the category of "sit at a computer for most of the day and put in a couple hours at the gym." So now I'm adding in the Fitbit to help me track and keep me motivated re: just getting up and moving over the course of the day. I've had a period where I didn't have to sit for many hours per day, but I forsee having to sit down more again in the near future, so I do still wonder how many steps is enough when combined with the gym. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Thanks, I did find one. Best Buy was a bust but Target was the winner. I really think my father will enjoy this. Men and their toys and all that.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 My DH's cardiologist at the Cleveland Clinic told him the ideal breakfast is an orange and a bowl of high fiber cereal. Umm, with that breakfast, my blood sugar would hit the roof and I would gain a large amount of weight (so would most Americans). I'm starting to ignore doctors more often then not. Just for a different perspective, this has been my usual breakfast for the last 50-plus years, and I'm definitely not in the overweight category. Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 My husband and I have Fitbit Flexes, we like them. I also have a zip but found it a pain to move from my pocket. The flex is just on my wrist 24/7 unless it needs charging. I have used the silent alarm and it scared the dickens out of me that first day. LOL My husband's coworker has the Fitbit Force which does have a clock, but there were some issues with it so I haven't seen one on the shelves in some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
school17777 Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Perhaps you're thinking of me, I did share that a while back. My cardiologist told me that it didn't matter how many thousands of steps I took, if I didn't have at least one twenty continuous minute period daily at a fast pace that challenged and strengthened my cardiovascular system. He said strolling my way to 10,000 steps would not specifically benefit my heart, though it did beat lying on the sofa. I have a pedometer, plus a heart rate monitor to use for the active exercise period. That is what I remembered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Just for a different perspective, this has been my usual breakfast for the last 50-plus years, and I'm definitely not in the overweight category. Anne it doesn't matter if you're overweight. You can still be insulin resistant or even diabetic and not be able to handle all those carbs and be the "perfect" weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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