Correlation between weight, body fat and water %

jaybird180

About 6 months ago, I changed scales from one that only measured weight to a unit that measured weight, water and body fat. I've been tracking them in MFP and although my total weight has been steadily declining, I'm not seeing a decrease in measured body fat %. I thought that perhaps there was a correlation with my hydration levels as I haven't been as disciplined with it lately but I see relative consistency there also.

It's possible that my scale is providing false data. Is there a way to test this?

ninerbuff

If you're losing weight but body fat % (and the scales are pretty inaccurate at reading this) isn't reducing, then you're just becoming a smaller version of your current self. Do you exercise?

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jaybird180

Yes, I do TaeKwonDo 3x/week.

simply_bubbz

Where can I get a scale that measures all those things?! I would love to have one!

discretekim

I think both are equally possible. Maybe try a different body fat calculation.

gsayler860

simply_bubbz wrote: »

Where can I get a scale that measures all those things?! I would love to have one!

I use a scale by Withings that I like a lot. I believe FitBit also makes one.

GaleHawkins

simply_bubbz wrote: »

Where can I get a scale that measures all those things?! I would love to have one!

walmart.com/ip/Healthometer-Glass-Body-Fat-Bath-Scale-with-Daily-Caloric-Intake-Athlete-Mode-BMI-and-Hydration-Level/14706457

I love our set. I find % Fat and Hydration and the BMI both helpful and encouraging. The % hydration keeps going up as % off fat and BMI decline. My BMI started out at 35 and this morning was 28.2 so that feedback is cool.

While the numbers are estimations based on your programming of the scales and on going read out they are relatively correct I find. They look cool too.

jaybird180

GaleHawkins wrote: »

simply_bubbz wrote: »

Where can I get a scale that measures all those things?! I would love to have one!

walmart.com/ip/Healthometer-Glass-Body-Fat-Bath-Scale-with-Daily-Caloric-Intake-Athlete-Mode-BMI-and-Hydration-Level/14706457

I love our set. I find % Fat and Hydration and the BMI both helpful and encouraging. The % hydration keeps going up as % off fat and BMI decline. My BMI started out at 35 and this morning was 28.2 so that feedback is cool.

While the numbers are estimations based on your programming of the scales and on going read out they are relatively correct I find. They look cool too.

Thanks for the recommendation; the next scale I buy will have the ability to upload my data. I do it manually every day (mostly).

For those with uploading scales, does MFP give you credit for the login?