Got my calipers...ditching the scale

[STR8UP]

My bodyfat scale gives me anywhere from 29-33% bodyfat. I kinda suspected it was full of sh!t so I purchased some electronic calipers. It measures weight like a champ, BTW.

With the calipers I take a three site measurement three times and average it out. I pretty consistently hit around 24.5%. (I know, gotta get the fat under control)

I'm gonna see if I can get someone at my new gym to measure me to see how accurate I am.

Anyone else had bad luck with the scale?

 

[wheelin&dealin]

I'm sure glad I'm not that fat.

 

[STR8UP]

Originally posted by wheelin&dealin:
I'm sure glad I'm not that fat.

I'm sure glad I don't LOOK that fat.

Some carry it better than others and fortunately I'm one that wears it well.

Gonna look REAL good when I get down below 12%.

 

[OddTech]

Is it accurate if you measure the bodyfat on your own self, or do you need someone to measure it (like on the back)? I might be interested in getting one.

 

[STR8UP]

Originally posted by OddTech:
Is it accurate if you measure the bodyfat on your own self, or do you need someone to measure it (like on the back)? I might be interested in getting one.

The three site method takes measurements from the chest, belly, and leg. Although it takes some practice you can measure yourself.

I bought mine (FatTrackII) @ www.bodybuilding.com for under $30. I've seen them elsewhere for closer to $50.