body fat scale recommendations?
JustPeachy044
Posts: 770 Member
Hi! I have been working on getting healthier now for almost 3 months. I currently use a HRM to work out (Polar FT7) based largely on recommendations from people here on MFP.
I am fully aware that success is not just numbers on the scale. I am doing an 8 week challenge at a facility where they do periodic assessments. One of the assessments done is a weigh-in. The machine gives a breakdown of body weight, including body fat percentage and lean muscle mass. I like this information--even though the weight total does not always change dramatically, the proportions of fat to muscle have changed. This is encouraging and helps me stay the course. I am fully aware that measurements and how my clothes fit are also ways to measure progress.
As the membership period is close to expiration and I am not confident that we can find the funds for me to continue with this program, I have started looking at purchasing a body fat scale. Does anyone out there use one and/or do you have recommendations for me? Both in terms of features to look for and those that have very limited utility? Any super reliable brands or brands that have been disappointing? I welcome your feedback on this topic. Thanks so much in advance for any input you can give me! Thanks.
I am fully aware that success is not just numbers on the scale. I am doing an 8 week challenge at a facility where they do periodic assessments. One of the assessments done is a weigh-in. The machine gives a breakdown of body weight, including body fat percentage and lean muscle mass. I like this information--even though the weight total does not always change dramatically, the proportions of fat to muscle have changed. This is encouraging and helps me stay the course. I am fully aware that measurements and how my clothes fit are also ways to measure progress.
As the membership period is close to expiration and I am not confident that we can find the funds for me to continue with this program, I have started looking at purchasing a body fat scale. Does anyone out there use one and/or do you have recommendations for me? Both in terms of features to look for and those that have very limited utility? Any super reliable brands or brands that have been disappointing? I welcome your feedback on this topic. Thanks so much in advance for any input you can give me! Thanks.
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Bodyfat scales are garbage. BIA is not an accurate way to track body composition.0
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I got a weight watchers scale, its only the cheaper one but still very good and i like it,
Would love on of those super fab things that tell you everything but i'm happy enough with what i have for now.0
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