Does anyone else focuses on body fat percentage and inches?

Yes.....


but it's a long slow journey, and it's very hard to measure body fat accurately. How are you measuring yours?

I gave up tracking my weight. The scale fluctuates too much. I check once a week simply because it's there and many websites I use need a weight for various reasons. I prefer to take measurements of various body parts and follow that. Body fat % is more difficult for me to get an accurate reading. I have calipers but can't quite seem to get the hang of them. When in doubt the local gym has their personal trainers do a free body fat reading and I'll stop in.

I keep track of body fat and inches using a handheld monitor. I worry about its accuracy but I figure it's at least consistent!

I definitely commend you for this!!! While the scale numbers were originally a driving force to my new lifestyle (and still is to a point - just cause I would like to be at a healthy weight), the measurements/inches and body % numbers are equally as important - and revealing! Yes, I've lost 44 pounds, but I've also lost 16% body fat and over 60 inches. The makeup of my body is entirely different and I just *look* healthier than I did in college (even when I was still 30-35 pounds lighter).

I'm using the Bodybugg device to measure my calories burned... and through that online program, it requires different bits of info to help calculate my body fat %. I also have a scale that measures that too; however, that fluctuates depending on how hydrated I am... BUT, the delta number has gone down significantly!

It's not just about the scale (as you well know).... it's about your overall well-being.

I measure my bodyfat, muscle mass and water %
I dont mind putting on pounds as long as my bodyfat goes down
Use salter scales - seem pretty accurate

I was 28% bodyfat 2 years ago
down to 11% now

aiming for 9-10% for my holidays in September

I am doing all three. I have used my scale more so to keep and idea of what is being lost, but I also remember when I went and got tapped at M.E.P.S. for the military that my neck size was different and caused a problem. The first time they did it I was wrestling in H.S. and the second time they did it I was playing baseball. So my neck was stronger (bigger) the first time because we focus on a lot of shoulder and neck muscles to where baseball doe not.

I am following the scale more so because it makes me feel good to know when I get on there and see that I have lost 2 lbs or so since my last weight in. The taping is a good thing, but nobody really sees a difference at first when they look at themselves but with the scale you do see the difference. With taping I am going to do it once a week (Mondays) and see what inches are lost or added in that matter.



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that's basically all I care about, BF%. What I weigh is unimportant to me. Looking to get down to 8% if possible, but 10% would be fine, currently at about 12% or so (fluctuate between 12.5% and about 11.5% depending on the week/month)

BF% is an important BENCHMARK measurement for me too. IMO all measurement is imprecise so the method (scale, bod pod, formulas) is less important the consistency (time, conditions). Personally I use a tanita scale in the athlete mode once a week in the morning when I first get up. The number is less important to me than the difference from week to week (Benchmark). What I like to see is if the number is trending down - hopefully.

Lucky for me I also have access to a bod pod at an Air Force base close to where I live. Every other month I get a bod pod done. That is BF% measurement I have the most faith in. On the other hand who needs a number – look at RCK82’s before and after pics.

I’m curious would anyone be interested in a weekly thread to post our BF%? If so, let me know and I'll set one up.