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Old 06-24-2008, 09:59 PM   #607 (permalink)
jesca
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That's what I have the biggest problem with, especially being at home. If the weather is nice I can make a point to go outside, check the plants, etc. On cold rainy days I just want to sit at the computer, or sit on the couch and moan about the weather. I understand the concept of NEAT, just not so good at doing it. I think the only way I could do it well is to wear the HRM and set the limits to beep below a certain amount which would force me to get up and do something. I'm just not sure what that number would be.
I would bet you'd have to get a special HRM for this. The one I have is designed for exercise (like most I would wager) and it needs some water/sweat for the contacts. It also seems to go off or not be able to read my HR when I get to regular, just hanging around, levels. Besides that, it's not really comfortable for every day use since it needs to be tight to contact with your body. I guess you could get a wrist one. I think a pedometer is probably the best thing. When I was at my old job it was great encouragement to get some more steps. Now I have to walk a lot and wear a suit all day, so I can't really wear it now. I need to find a more discrete one that goes with "suit"

/hijack the hamster thread
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