Do you monitor your weight or your measurements??

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ShannBoogie
ShannBoogie Posts: 18
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Or both.

If you weigh yourself what type of scale do you use or recommend? I'm watching both my measurements (waist, arms, chest, etc) and my weight but am looking for a good scale.

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  • jfluchere
    jfluchere Posts: 346 Member
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    get a digital one that gives you a decimal reading.
  • gbelltx
    gbelltx Posts: 142
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    Basic digital scale, but the clohtes do all the talking!!
  • aippolito1
    aippolito1 Posts: 4,894 Member
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    I do both. Right now I just have a cheap analog scale that is weighing me 2 lbs lighter (so I have to remember if it says 160, I weigh 162)... would love a new fancy digital one that reads BF% and everything but can't find one that's "name" brand anywhere I go and I don't want to get one online. :\
  • boof1
    boof1 Posts: 3 Member
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    I started with weight only but found that once I reached a certain weight it wasnt relevant, I now rely on measurements as lean muscle mass is an important factor that the scales dont show. Essentially if my measurements and overall look is what I want then who cares if the extra mass puts me a few kilos over my goal weight.
  • Hollie55
    Hollie55 Posts: 65 Member
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    I measure every 3-4 weeks & I dont weigh myself very often. For me its more about how my clothes fit & size then weight.
  • HotMamaByVday
    HotMamaByVday Posts: 343 Member
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    I do both. and I measure my waist and hips, as these are my "problem" areas. :)
  • Kym1610
    Kym1610 Posts: 333 Member
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    I do both, I weigh myself once a week and measure once a fortnight
  • GenerationD05
    GenerationD05 Posts: 93
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    I bought a scale yesterday at Target for $30. it weighs you digitally and I think it also determines the water in your body and definitely your body fat. It's great!

    I haven't measured yet... I don't think I will either.
  • k121777
    k121777 Posts: 306
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    I don't know what a fortnight is......... But I weigh myself once a week and I do my measurements about twice a month. I LOVE watching everything get smaller! It pumps me up!
  • k121777
    k121777 Posts: 306
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    I don't know what a fortnight is......... But I weigh myself once a week and I do my measurements about twice a month. I LOVE watching everything get smaller! It pumps me up!
  • maureendonahue
    maureendonahue Posts: 468 Member
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    I do both as I find it encouraging right now. I also have an analog scale that is way off-10 lbs heavy and getting on it if I can't get to the gym is not fun. I know I just subtract the 10 lbs, but it is nice to have the scale smile at me!
  • xraychick77
    xraychick77 Posts: 1,775 Member
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    i have been trying to bulk..build muscle..

    i usually measure myself to see if i'm making any progress..but i only do it every 6 months or so..since it takes so long to build any noticable muscle.
  • ShannBoogie
    ShannBoogie Posts: 18
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    I bought a scale yesterday at Target for $30. it weighs you digitally and I think it also determines the water in your body and definitely your body fat. It's great!

    I haven't measured yet... I don't think I will either.

    Ahhh, ok. I'll check out Target tomorrow for a digital scale.
  • ShannBoogie
    ShannBoogie Posts: 18
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    Basic digital scale, but the clohtes do all the talking!!

    TRUE!!!
  • ShannBoogie
    ShannBoogie Posts: 18
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    Thanks you all for all of the valuable feedback!!!!
  • raure
    raure Posts: 6
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    I definitely rely on measurements over weight. I work out a lot so I tend to gain muscle mass right along with shrinking fat stores. My size will look like I lost a noticeable amount of weight, but the scale will only be two or three pounds down from where I was.
  • DRetel
    DRetel Posts: 136 Member
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    I don't own a scale, and my gym doesn't have a scale either. I bought a measuring tape yesterday, and I'm going to stick to measurements, and take them every 3 weeks.
    I'm more keen on how my clothes fit over a number on a machine.
  • musica814
    musica814 Posts: 301 Member
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    I weigh myself every day on a digital scale. I only log it on here about once a week though. I'm not obsessive, I understand that I fluctuate every day but it keeps me motivated. If I can see the beginnings of an upward trend then I get a lot more careful about what I eat. I also keep track of my measurements. I measure EVERYTHING....neck, arms, bust, chest, upper, middle and lower waist, hips, thighs and calves :tongue:
  • ShannBoogie
    ShannBoogie Posts: 18
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    I do both as I find it encouraging right now. I also have an analog scale that is way off-10 lbs heavy and getting on it if I can't get to the gym is not fun. I know I just subtract the 10 lbs, but it is nice to have the scale smile at me!

    Subtracting would make ME smile! Lol.
  • LTAPLEY173
    LTAPLEY173 Posts: 2
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    I go by measurements ! my weight stays the same because I have built alot of muscle, but my measurements shows me shrinking in many areas.

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