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kadi
05-06-2005, 05:30 PM
My scale has broken down (gave me 3 different weights within 2 minutes-and I didn't like any of them :headbang:

I'm going to buy a new one and I'm wondering if any of you have tried the ones that measure your body fat & water along with your weight? If you have one you love, that would be good to know, since they're a bit spendy. (Though way less than they were a couple of years ago when I first saw them). Thanks!
ICNDonna
05-06-2005, 05:32 PM
I really like my scale --- it's one like they have in my doctor's office that has weights. It's easy to test its accuracy by stepping off the scale and setting it at zero.

Donna
kadi
05-06-2005, 05:42 PM
Which brand is it?
sunshine_77us
05-07-2005, 04:47 PM
I have one like that also. I bought it at J C Penney and is the same thing they use in the doctors office
Debgail
05-07-2005, 05:14 PM
I have a tamita scale...got it at Target for about 45.00. It is great...very accurate and it does tell my body fat too...which I do like since sometimes I will lose fat and not as much weight while turning fat to muscle. I highly recommend them!

Happy shopping! Hugs, Debbie
SharonA
05-09-2005, 07:11 AM
My advice...Pick up scale...carry to back door...open door...open trash can...throw scale in...close trash can...go back inside...close door...put something pretty where the scale used to be...never replace scale... :woohoo:

I never met a scale I liked...usually end up kicking the dickens out of them. :D
trytosmile
05-09-2005, 09:09 AM
Get one that lies....LOL
kadi
05-09-2005, 03:30 PM
No kidding! I got a Tanita scale for $50 at BedBath&Beyond, with 20%off coupon = $40.

I was not pleased to discover that I weighed 5lb more than my previous (broken) scale had said (but same as what doctor's office & friend's scale had both said.) What was really shocking was that my body fat is up to 40%. For my age, height--it should be between 22-30%.

Yikes.
Julie B
05-09-2005, 05:43 PM
No matter whether you are using a scale for weight or to determine % body fat, what matters is the changes you see in the scale you are using. Also, the body fat should only be measured in women a week after their period until a week before their next one. If you take the body fat each month at the same time you should get an accurate representation of your body composition! :)