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Originally Posted by vabeachgirlNYC
Has anyone checked their pedometer results against a site like mapmyrun? Mine was off by almost 3 whole miles!  I can't figure out why. |
I've just got a cheap pedometer that I got free from work--it's a bit off but I really only count "steps". Mapmyrun is right on with the GPS in my vehicle.
Regards,
Michael
PS I assume you set your "stride" correctly in the pedometer? That can make a hugh difference in the distance it calculates.
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May 4, 2010...... 440? lbs. (Start FitDay Size 60 Jeans)
June 19, 2010.... 393 lbs. (First Weigh-in)
June 19, 2011.... 229 lbs. (164 lbs. gone in one year :-)
Current Weight... 185 lbs. (Size 36 Jeans) 
Next Goal 169 lbs. (07/04/12) Ultimate Goal 165 lbs. (12/31/12)
The best exercises for weight loss are Fork Putdowns and Table Pushaways.
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