As every good geek knows, data is power. So in my effort to drop a little excess weight I’m going to be employing Nokia’s Step Counter.

Aside from the core S60 applications Step Counter is the one I love the most. The interface stunningly simply and it works perfectly, in fact I cannot remember it ever bombing out on me.

In you’ve not tried Step Counter before then you’re in for a real treat. Here’s the blurb from Nokia Beta Labs.

“Ever wanted to know how much you walk or run as you go about your daily life? The Nokia Step Counter not only counts your steps, it also determines the distance you have covered and your energy expenditure. You can even compare your activity levels on different days by looking up the summaries stored in a handy diary.

Want to know how it all works? Your steps are measured by analyzing the output from an accelerometer in your S60 mobile device. All you have to do is carry your phone around with you whenever you move, for example in a pocket of your clothing, attached to a belt or your upper arm, or in a handbag worn over your shoulder.”

I’m going to be posting my results for the next seven days. Feel free to join me if you wish, posting your daily step count and distance as a comment.