The BBC's nine week campaign THE BIG CHALLENGE aims to help you take small steps to a healthier lifestyle.

And BBC southerncounties is here to help.

To get you off to a great start, we are giving away 10 pedometers which will give you a "big step in the right direction!"

Tell us about your little step to fitness, my love....

WHAT IS A PEDOMETER?

A Pedometer is a pocket sized device that measures the distance a person walks during the day.

Our pedometers not only allow you to count the number of paces you do in a day but also what distance you cover and how many calories you burn.

While experts recommend that people take 10,000 steps a day, the average adult is estimated to clock up about 3,000.

You have a chance to win one of these nifty ittle gadgets by telling us how you intend to take a small step to a healthier lifestyle.

The best 10 ideas will win a Pedometer.

Closing Date: COMPETITION CLOSED

To see the winner's suggestions, click here.