I wear one all the time. I find the scale to be a terrible terrible thing for me
but the pedometer is really a good measure for the day.
I put it on in the morning and take it off at bedtime.
I kow when you are not use to the activity 10,000 steps based on 2000 steps per mile (it really depends on your stride length, mine is closer to 1500 for a mile) seems like a lot, but it adds up quickly if you make choices to park a little farther, walk a little longer, take the steps instead of an elevator...all the things we already know, except the pedometer is a viible remider of the choices you make every day.
If you don't have one, you need not spend much more than $10-15. You should wear it where the instructions tell you to wear it, front of pants side of pants ( i have never had one that said shoe) to get what you need from a pedometer.
-L good luck and keep moving!