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Activity is crucial to maintaining a healthy weight. In this video, bariatric surgeon Neil McDevitt, MD, of Trident Medical Center, explains how a pedometer can help you get a handle on your weight.
Wearing a pedometer can be a great motivator to walk more each day. You need feedback if you're going to change a behavior, and pedometers are the best way to get accurate feedback about physical activity. Most people consistently overestimate how they walk and are surprised when they see the reading at the end of the day.
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e community support found on social media or in support groups for weight loss is an effective tool, while others benefit from the tried and true method of working up a daily sweat. Whatever strategy you choose, the key is finding something that you can stick with that works for your lifestyle.
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