Just curious, what scale (brand) do you use? I’m looking to buy a new one. Mine does whole and half pounds only and isn’t Bluetooth capable or measure body fat. It’s just an old basic scale

@FreshBrew92 I bought a cheap digital scale online for about $15. not sure the brand, but it does to the nearest 0.2 pound. Honestly you really don't need more precise than half pound though because your body weight is actually a range within which you fluctuate based on time of day/month/etc... trying to get too precise of a measurement isn't really as important as spotting the overall trend. I do recommend digital though, and bluetooth would be up to your preference. As to body fat, I personally don't calculate that but a scale probably will never give you an accurate measure considering all it can really tell you is the affect of the earth's gravity on your overall mass based on your present location. I'm not sure how the other ladies have been calculating this, but my thought is that calculating from a table that takes into account overall general physique might be a better measure of body fat.

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would love to join this group for motivation and support! I am 5'10" and currently 147, starting weigh 170 and goal weight 140. It's getting tough though, haven't lost much lately. This looks like a great group!

Come join us! I’ve been here a few weeks but everyone has been very positive, upbeat and motivating. I am 5’8.5 and 153. My goal is 145 - 147 range. I was losing pretty well at the beginning (169) but now it seems,like a struggle to get off these last 8lbs.

@Ree13x: Thanks for the info! I just want something a little more precise and I thought the body fat on those scales were accurate, LOL. Glad I asked before I spent a bunch of $$$

@rianneonamission: Thanks! I will look n Amazon.

Also, I would love to add more friends on MFP for motivation and accountability.

I got my scale at the chemist/pharmacy. It's accurate to 0.1 of a lb. The %s are in no way accurate but like @rianneonamission I use it like a sticking point. If I was less than what I measured when I started then I've made progress.

Way to go @mrssunshine78! That's quite an accomplishment

@RMC1995 Wow, free fitbit? what type and where did you get that deal? I'm absolutely in love with my fitbit flex

Height 5'10"

HW- 183.1 lbs
SW June- 180 lbs
SW July-177.9 lbs
SW August- 174.2 lbs

September 1st- 168 lbs
September 4th- 172 lbs
September 8th- 169.1 lbs
September 11th- 169.8 lbs
September 15th- 166.4 lbs
September 18th- 165.6 lbs
September 22nd- 164.5 lbs
September 25th- 164.5 lbs
September 30th- 166 lbs shark week

End of September goal weight 164 lbs

Hi all!!!! I decided to go ahead and step on the scale today. After almost two weeks of little to no exercise, a move, the start of school, AND a sudden unexpected period this week ill take the 1.5 weight gain. Because of my bloat and current period the 166 might not be entirely reflective of where I'm at. After today I will be able to get back on my workout routine. And hopefully these cramps start to subside.

See you all in the October forum!!!! Congrats to all of those that pushed through this month and continued to check in.

SW 140lb
CW 131 lb
GW 119 lb
Height: 5ft 6
Age: 40
September GW: 126 (1lb a week)
1st Sept - 131lb
10th Sept - 129lb (2lb loss)
14th Sept - 127.8 lb (9st 1.8!)
21st Sept - 128.2 (9st 2.2)
28th Sept - 128 (9st 2)
30th Sept - 126.8 lb (9st 0.8)

So final weigh in of the month and didn't quite make my September goal, not far off though as at this weight it is always difficult for me to lose so any loss is progress.
Had some NSV though that I am proud of. I joined the local running club and have been out with them a few times. Ran 4 times last week, twice at 5.30 in the morning. I joined a gym yesterday and will be having weight training coaching and going to body pump classes so hope to add some muscle.

Bring on October!

Height 5'7"
HW 151lbs
GW 122lbs-124lbs
September GW: 124lbs

June Start: 144lbs
June Finish: 141lbs
July Start: 137lbs
July Finish: 132lbs
August Stater: 131 lbs
August Finish: 128 lbs

9/2: 127 lbs
9/9: 126lbs
9/16: 125lbs
9/23: 125 lbs
9/30: 125 lbs

I think I've definitely hit a plateau for the moment - but it is entirely possible that this is a product of my not eating healthy because of my feeling down a few/couple weeks ago, and then last week eating unhealthy because I was celebrating my 2 year anniversary. I am looking forward to October and getting back to losing, or I guess even just maintaining. At this point I just want my lower stomach to slim down and to get my butt looking more perky.

@Ree13x We get the FitBit through his work as a Care Manager through CCSI. The Flex2 is the one I got because it was 100% free there were several others offered between $25 and like $125 that are normally like over $100 and over $300 respectively. It is a great deal!

@RMC1995 I want my butt perky too!! LOL It went away when I started losing weight. I’m like what happened?! When I reach my goal weight and enter maintenance I plan to focus on those two areas: lower stomach and butt.