Wii Fit

beckygrim
beckygrim Posts: 1 Member
edited September 30 in Introduce Yourself
Hi,

I'm new to this site but so far think it's absolutely fantastic!! I purchased the Wii Fit this past Sunday. I was actually happy where it put my first weight, it said 147lbs which is lower than my scale. My kids got on the Wii Fit and their weight seemed in track with their recent weigh ins at the doctors office so I'm thinking it is some what accurate. Then..I got on it last night and did an update, it said I lost 3.5 pounds which I loved seeing but don't think it's true since my other scale shows that I haven't really moved a bit. Not sure what to think. Does anyone out there find the Wii Fit scale to be inaccurate?

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  • qmesocuteq
    qmesocuteq Posts: 2
    I am not really sure about it either. my wii fit is saying a couple pounds lighter as well. i take it with a grain of salt though because all scales are different. i would use one scale or the other not both and another thing could be the wii usually sits on carpet,,, well in my house anyways..and that always messes with a scale.
  • ♥ChUbByCoyLe♥
    ♥ChUbByCoyLe♥ Posts: 267 Member
    My Wii fit seems to be pretty accurate. It always makes me the same weight as my body fat monitor so great job on your weight loss
  • audram420
    audram420 Posts: 838 Member
    I may not rely on the Wii for judging weight, but it's great exercise with the kids!! My son isn't quite old enough to play on ours but it won't be long and he'll be wearing my butt out!! hahaha
  • Khadines
    Khadines Posts: 64 Member
    Just bought the Zumba game for the Wii... It's the best!!
  • ♚SuperHeather♚
    ♚SuperHeather♚ Posts: 118
    Mine is off. I think like anything even a scale can get off calibrated. I found that my heart rate monitor even said I burned 100 more calories during free run than the wii fit plus said. So I don't go by the wii.
  • 1aprilaries
    1aprilaries Posts: 92 Member
    I only use the Wii Fit to measure my weight but it's normally pretty accurate. Only use one as a scale or you'll drive yourself crazy trying to figure out which one has the correct weight. The 3lb drop was probably water weight but regardless Good job on the weight loss.
  • cutiekaylaa
    cutiekaylaa Posts: 70
    I had that problem before, where my weight wouldn't be the same as my scale weight. I then realized that when the wii asked me how heavy my clothes were, I would just click "light" and that would automatically deduct 2 pounds. My shorts and tanktop are definitely not 2 pounds, so I decided to put my clothes in as 0 pounds, and my Wii weight is pretty much what my scale says.
  • adidrea
    adidrea Posts: 275 Member
    My scale is a little off but I think that's because I have it on really thick carpet. It's great for measuring loss though, it gives you a neat little chart and everything :) I just pay attention to the "difference" in weight rather than my actual weight (which I like to measure in a gym or on a more reliable scale).

    PS: I can't wait for that little voice to stop saying "That's overweight!" every time I step on the darn thing. Ahhh.
  • MrsSWW
    MrsSWW Posts: 1,585 Member
    I do my body test every morning at the same time and it does seem to reflect what my digital scales say - it's very sensitive to clothing, different time of the day etc., and will tell you if you have changed the time you do your body test.

    I do my weekly weigh-in using the digital bathroom scales, but monitor my BMI on the Wii (yup, still obese!) - but it's the best thing I've ever bought, keeps the fun and challenge in my morning workouts, and I have quite a competitive streak so it works for me! I am The Super Hula Queen, lol!!
  • Devinsmom02
    Devinsmom02 Posts: 19
    I don't trust my Wii fit either. Every time I get on it , it says I have lost like two or three pounds and my scale says I have either gained or stayed the same.
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