Body Fat Weight Scales - ThinnerTimes

sliesnake · 12-30-2007, 05:45 AM

Is anyone using the body fat weight scales. At my gym the paid trainer's use them to induce their clients to pay for their services. Does anyone use this type of scale in relation to their weight loss?
I assume the body fat percentage is a much smaller regression, like the BMI.

hello kitty · 12-30-2007, 08:24 AM

I have one... it's digital and glass and has the electric signal that's sent thru your feet to determine body fat. It's not a top of the line, such as the ones that will also tell you water weight and other things, but it's quite nice. Got it at Target. Love it.

Vim&Vigour · 12-30-2007, 09:56 AM

Hi Jake!
The day before my surgery, I was measured, weighed and given my BMI details. I knew all those beforehand but what really make me take notice was that her scale had this body fat measurement. 45.5%! Now, that really brought it home to me. The scales I bought on coming out of hospital include weight, calories, body fat, muscle mass and water content. The scales are mid-range and absolutely worth every cent I spent (I believe Target is the brand used by many on this Forum).
You will see your bmi drop, really appreciate the visible decrease in your body fat, see how good your muscles are toning up and importantly too, whether you are sufficiently hydrated or not.
Worth investing in decent scales and only weigh yourself once a week to begin with. I keep a weekly chart of each of these measurements and am delighted with the various losses and adjust my intake if my drinking is not good enough.
Good luck!

sliesnake · 12-31-2007, 05:59 AM

I just bought a new scale. It does bodyfat % and water %. Not sure why we need to measure water % but it's there.
I have an old digital scale, which reads 3 pounds heavier than the new scale.
I know it's all relative, but I like the "lighter" results of my new scale.
It also has an obese scale, that reads like a heavy dashed line.