What kind of scale?

saun86

When you weigh yourself do you just use a regular basic scale or go all out and get a smart scale?

kshama2001

The scales that are supposed to measure body fat aren't accurate. Save your money and stick to a regular digital bathroom scale. You can use your savings on a digital food scale for weighing your food, which will be more helpful

http://dailyburn.com/life/health/how-to-measure-body-fat-percentage/

...2. Bioelectrical Impedance

Although the name might sound a bit intimidating, bioelectrical impedance is far removed from shock therapy. In fact, users won’t even feel a thing. Bioelectrical impedance scales range from the simple (a normal scale with electrodes under each foot)

...Cons: The skill and time trade-off comes at an expense: accuracy. Bioelectrical impedance measurements are generally much less accurate than methods like DEXA scans (see below). Readings can be greatly affected by variables like hydration levels (since water also conducts electrical impulses), meal times (a recent meal can skew results), and workouts (taking a reading directly after exercise leads to a lower body fat reading). Kneeland, who uses a bioelectrical impedance machine called an InBody Machine with clients, acknowledges that it’s crucial for clients to follow a set protocol – particularly concerning food and fluid intake. For the most consistent reading, take readings at similar times during the day in the same conditions, Kneeland says.

earlnabby

saun86 wrote: »

When you weigh yourself do you just use a regular basic scale or go all out and get a smart scale?

You will get a more accurate reading of your progress if you get a decent regular scale and a tape measure. I weigh myself a couple times a week and take my measurements on the first of the month.

kshama2001

earlnabby wrote: »

saun86 wrote: »

When you weigh yourself do you just use a regular basic scale or go all out and get a smart scale?

You will get a more accurate reading of your progress if you get a decent regular scale and a tape measure. I weigh myself a couple times a week and take my measurements on the first of the month.

I don't measure regularly but have lost 2.5 inches off my hips since July

macgurlnet

You could get something like the Fibit Aria or a similar wifi-enabled scale. The big advantage with such a thing is you don't need to manually log your weight.

However, I agree with both of the previous posters - the body fat percentage that such scales give you can be very inaccurate and inconsistent. Some folks find that they show a reasonable downward trend; others find that the BF% fluctuates wildly. So keep that in mind if you're considering getting one.

I just have a Taylor digital scale. I'm pretty sure it doesn't give me my true weight (I tested with a 5lb weight and it showed 4.5 lbs), but it gives me a good enough idea of how I'm doing.

~Lyssa

callsitlikeiseeit

you dont need anything fancy. get the scale you like (simple is fine - avoid the weight watchers one though) and weigh at the same time, same place, same clothing each time.

seltzermint555

plain digital scale

saun86

callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »

you dont need anything fancy. get the scale you like (simple is fine - avoid the weight watchers one though) and weigh at the same time, same place, same clothing each time.

My weight watches stopped working so mad!

ZeroDelta

I have a Withings.

PinkPixiexox

I have an electronic weight watchers scale - cost me around £30 and doesn't have any added 'extras' that many have these days. I only want to know my weight - I'm not interested in anything else. Less is more sometimes!