Zymbiotix 365 Cleanse A pedometer is essential for people who are walking a lot. A pedometer is a device that measures how far you walk by recording each step you take. This way you can keep track of how much you are walking, and if you are reaching your goals. You should always strive to take 10,000 steps daily. When you are walking as part of your weight loss efforts, if the 10,000 steps number does not help you in weight loss it is suggested that you increase your walking up to another 2,000 steps or so. According to current estimates this will add about a mile to your walking. Of course you can reduce calories if walking those additional steps does not seem to work for you.