I recommend a scale that shows BMI, body fat, etc

[shadow_hunter]

I agree with you about the whole looking at your stats every day motivates you to exercise more. However, the funny thing that many people don't know about these so-called is that they are pretty much a scam. Now, I said pretty much because 9 out of 10 scales they only work okay and give you the right stats at the beginning. Try to stand on the scale every morning for about 2 months, you'll see how your body fat can go up to 30% today and then go down by 10% the other day.

[Rockin']

BMI, body fat, etc, whatever. If you want it bad enough, to lose weight/get in to shape, you will need to dig deep and just do what you gotta do. A scale will not do it for you. Trust me, I've been there and the sheet is in no way easy. It's todays youth, instant gratification. Boxing is not instant gratification, nor is getting in shape. Nor is life.

Dig deep and find what you've got........ Rockin'

[rachebuck]

To get more accurate results, spending a more impressive amount of money is necessary. When I decided to lose weight, I started going to the gym and bought myself a smart scale, which I found in a review on the website , to control my BMI. When I visited my doctor, I got on similar scales but more professional ones. When I found out my results, I stood on my scales at home and saw a slight difference in their readings, and now I take this difference into account in my subsequent weighings. The main thing is that I can see the dynamics of my changes.

[b Murphington]

I read that scales that supposedly measure body fat percentage are widely inaccurate. Reason being is that the way they measure it, is sending a small electrical current through your body and measuring the resistance.

I guess body fat creates more resistance than anything else, so the scale tracks the time it takes for the current to pass through your entire body.

In theory, it sounds great. The problem is that there’s so many variables that aren’t accounted for. What you ate recently can have an effect. How sweaty you are. If you just recently exercised or not. How hydrated you are.



A full body MRI, although not primarily used for measuring body fat percentage, can accurately measure this. A few other costly methods are more accurate. Basically, you gotta go to a legit clinic in a lab setting to really accurately measure it.

[Rockin']

I read that scales that supposedly measure body fat percentage are widely inaccurate. Reason being is that the way they measure it, is sending a small electrical current through your body and measuring the resistance.

I guess body fat creates more resistance than anything else, so the scale tracks the time it takes for the current to pass through your entire body.

In theory, it sounds great. The problem is that there’s so many variables that aren’t accounted for. What you ate recently can have an effect. How sweaty you are. If you just recently exercised or not. How hydrated you are.



A full body MRI, although not primarily used for measuring body fat percentage, can accurately measure this. A few other costly methods are more accurate. Basically, you gotta go to a legit clinic in a lab setting to really accurately measure it.

BMI- Bubbles Mass Index. I could see Randy saying that...............Rockin'

[OctoberRed]

To get more accurate results, spending a more impressive amount of money is necessary.

Agreed. The better scales cost a lot.

[b Murphington]

Isn’t there a water test? They take the difference in your weight on land vs under water and the difference is your body fat percentage? I think that’s the most accurate way to test.

[OctoberRed]

Isn’t there a water test? They take the difference in your weight on land vs under water and the difference is your body fat percentage? I think that’s the most accurate way to test.

Yes, one of the most accurate ways to check weight they say.

[b Murphington]

BMI- Bubbles Mass Index. I could see Randy saying that...............Rockin'

Deeeeecent

[Blond Beast]

I keep reading they go bad quick and are usually inaccurate.

Agreed. You have to develop an unbiased eye for your own physique. Looking at yourself in the mirror will give your a better representation of where you are than on any type of scale.
That being said your weight and look can change dramatically throughout a day. That’s why first thing in the morning is usually the most stable and reliable time. Course your intake of water and carbs can directly affect that.
I don’t advise anyone to make assumptions on day to day weights. It’s also known bmi scales aren’t very accurate for physically fit or muscular athletes. Yes I can get that despite that they can maybe be relative to your improvements but not so much day to days as month to month.
There’s a reason why competitive bodybuilding, fitness, or stage athletes don’t post these numbers from bmi scales. Dexi scan results have also proven to be more inconclusive and unreliable than a mode of encouragement. They are just inconsistent and unreliable at this point.
Have faith that you recognize your physique and it’s improvements as well as set backs more than anyone. Do your poses in the mirror every day. When you are improving, that’s where you will see it and be motivated.
One day you may look at yourself and feel great about it, the next day you may thing you look horrendous and not understand why.
There’s no conspiracy. Only you know if your are doing the work and improving your diet. If you are then have faith in the long game.