Body fat monitors = waste of time

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Body fat monitors = waste of time

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princesslodgey Posts: 1,748 Joined: 2004/02/21	2005/05/27, 05:17 AM My old hand held body fat monitor put me at about 30%, which I was always very disappointed with, but I refused to blame the machine, as I didn't want to be making excuses. I needed a new set of scales for my new flat, so I got ones with a body fat monitor and the difference is ridiculous - today I checked both methods - body fat on hand held = 32.8% body fat on scales - 16.8% WTF????:surprised: -------------- The path to righteousness is a cycle path

flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2005/05/27, 09:19 AM I totaly agree!! If I do the measuring route via different methods I get 27-31% BF. An impedence measurement puts me at 23%. So I totally believe in the impedence method:laugh:. I've finally stopped weighing myself daily (had to hide the scale to accomplish that) and was hoping I could use the BF method. Now I use my watch:). When it gets real loose, I know I making progress:big_smile: Someone could make a ton of money if they could come up with a reliable method...hmmm I think I'll head into the lab......
bluewing Posts: 1 Joined: 2005/05/25	2005/05/27, 09:26 AM Hello. I just joined a few days ago and I am having trouble getting set up and started.How do I plan my meals and do I have to fill out the payment form before doing this because I can go no further than add a meal.:(
Lonegirl Posts: 446 Joined: 2002/11/13	2005/05/27, 10:02 AM They may not be an accurate measurement but they tend to be consistant....use them as a guide to see you fat loss trends.use it the same time of the day each time....best on a weekly basis
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2005/05/27, 10:15 AM Pricesslodgey, I meant to add, based on your pics, there's no way your 32.8%BF! Your looking great, all that riding must be keeping you lean:big_smile:
princesslodgey Posts: 1,748 Joined: 2004/02/21	2005/05/27, 02:38 PM Cheers! You don't look like 27-31% yourself!:big_smile: -------------- The path to righteousness is a cycle path
Artemis-75 Posts: 208 Joined: 2005/03/25	2005/05/27, 07:45 PM I agree with fly and princess. Neither of you look anywhere near 30%! E.:)