Do you want to walk more? If so, then keep a step diary.

NBC nightly news reported that people who wear a pedometer walk 1 more mile on average, but only if the keep track of their steps. In fact, 20 studies have found that wearing a pedometer prods people to walk more.

In a report for the American Medical Association, Dr. Dena Bravata of Stanford University reports that increasing physical activity depended on setting a goal and keeping a diary of the number of steps walked each day. “Every night, you write down how many steps you walked that day,” she said. “By flipping back through your diary, you’re able to see patterns, for example, ’On the two days a week I took the stairs, I increased my steps.”

Health magazine rated the Omron Healthcare Digital Premium Pedometer HJ-112 as one of its best products for 2006. This pedometer is a great tool to use in keeping track of your workouts, whether you walk, jog or speedwalk. It is so easy to use that you can keep track of your steps, distance and calories burned when you are strolling around the mall, walking to your car or running after your children.

The most unique feature of the Omron HJ-112 is that it works if placed on your waistband, in your pocket or clipped on to your pocketbook.  This allows you to keep track of your steps and distance walked all day, not just during your workout.

Many pedometers are difficult to read while they are in use because you have to open the front flap to see the display.  Since the Omron Healthcare Digital Premium Pedometer HJ-112 does not have a front flap you can see your progress with every step you take.

Every step you walk is precious when trying to make your 10,000 step daily goal. Do you ever wonder if your pedometer is counting all your steps?

Do you read magazines with catchy headlines like "15 Ways to Effortlessly Lose Weight" or "Exercise Without Breaking a Sweat?"   You buy the magazines and are disappointed with articles that are far from effortless!

Well . . . today is your day. Your won't be disappointed because we decided to take a humor break  to share ways we found that are guaranteed effortless for adding daily steps to your pedometer.