The scale is my enemy!

positivepolli

So I have one of those scales that show body fat percentage and water and weight. My body fat percentage literally changes over night. How accurate is this and it there a better way to find out?

IsaackGMOON

They aren't accurate at all; hydration levels completely throw them off.

Either get a pair of body fat calipers, or if you want more accuracy, DEXA scans or a Bod Pod.

editorgrrl

At best, you can use it to see trends. It works by sending a pulse up one leg and down the other, then guesstimating your upper body.

Take measurements & progress photos.

galgenstrick

Tape measure is more reliable than bioimpedence. I also found that taking caliper measurements of the superiliac to be fairly accurate.

Sunny_Bunny_

They are not exactly accurate but can give you a ballpark idea. I tend to get an average of my readings on a weekly basis and go with that. I don't care that it's just an estimate as I don't need to know exactly. But averaging them from week to week helps me to see trends.

professionalHobbyist

positivepolli wrote: »

So I have one of those scales that show body fat percentage and water and weight. My body fat percentage literally changes over night. How accurate is this and it there a better way to find out?

I was ready to throw mine out the window in a few days

I record muscle mass over a week and see the average

It will show you trends if you record every morning before eating.

positivepolli

Thanks everyone appreciate the help