Step counts have an inconsistent relationship with weight loss. Jose carlos cerdeno martinez/Moment via Getty ImagesOver the last decade, smartphones have become ubiquitous not just for sending texts and staying abreast of news, but also for monitoring daily activity levels. Among the most common, and arguably the most meaningful, tracking method for daily physical activity is step counting. Counting steps is far more than a fad: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services dedicated a sizab