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Written by Fi

How do you wear a pedometer on a little black dress?

I had to wear a LBD for a hen night at the weekend, under strict orders from the Bride to be … I only have one back dress, which is rather fitted, with NOWHERE to place my pedometer.

Under the advice of the team at PFA, I  tried to place my pedometer on the waistband of my tights, but it looked awful! In the end I decided to leave it at home, knowing my night of dancing, and long walks in heels to the taxi queues would not be taken into account for the challenge.

The whole experience made me think of options for the rest of the challenge to catch steps, as I am sure a lot of bloggers will have summer dresses to wear, or weddings to attend.

So far our options for wearing a pedometer are:

-         add a ribbon or belt to the dress

-         the tights option …

As you can see we have been struggling to come up with anything else. If you have a suggestion, send it in and we’ll update the list.

Comments

written by Christine , April 07, 2011.  
I had a similar problem for a night out on 1 April. I had my black knee high boots on - so put the pedometer at the top of them. It was ok until I sat down on the couch and the pedometer could be seen - luckily my friends are used to me doing strange things - like wearing a pedometer regardless!
written by Jan , April 06, 2011.  
I read Fi’s problem on the Blog about where to put your pedometer. I have been trying to lose weight and decided to take part in the Workplace Challenge. The pedometer wouldn’t stay on my waistband. I tried it on my pocket and it didn’t register properly so I thought about it and it now sits at the front of my bra in the middle! It fits perfectly and isn’t dislodged easily. It’s also completely hidden – even with a tight or low top – perfect!

I started off doing about 3000 steps a day and even though I have arthritis in both my knees I’m up to 6000 a day now. Now that the better weather is here I hope to increase even more.

written by jan ramsay , April 06, 2011.  
I have mine fastened to my bra - in the middle at the front! Being quite a large lady this works well. It stays in place and is hidden perfectly.
written by leanne mccurdie , April 06, 2011.  
Y could always put it on your handbag =D
written by Sarah MacGillivray , April 06, 2011.  
Members of my team often come to work wearing casual dresses teamed with boots. They have experienced a similar situation with no where to attach the pedometer and did not want to have to give up wearing summer gear because of the step count challenge. So... they have started to attach the pedometer to the inside cuff of thier boots! It is actually extremely effective and is not as obvious and as clumbersome as you may initially think. It is certainly worth a try. Good luck.
written by Andrea Smith , April 06, 2011.  
Some of my team had problems when no waistband was available, and so they attached the pedometer to their bra! Don't know how comfy this would be, but I've not heard them complain!!

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