I was just shopping on Amazon, an their Gold Box deal this AM is a body fat scale for $17.99. I can't vouch for it because I just ordered it, but it seemed like a good deal - down from something like $90, and goes up to about 330 lbs. Thought I'd share the info for anyone interested:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/ref...777131-6249657

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Mada
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Mada, I would be very interested to see how it works for you. I have always been skeptical of body fat scales as I would like to know how IT knows how to break down the weight. Still, this does sound like a good deal and it would be fun to compare it to other forms of body fat measuring... Let us know what you think!

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Summer

Summer - I totally understand your confusion! I had to ask my DH if he knew how they worked, and he did know and explained it in simple terms. Here's a great article I found that explains it more in-depth, and gives great tips on getting accurate, consistent results:

http://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/bodyfatscales.html

Hope this helps you (and others) understand better. It sure helped me!

I'll report back after it comes on how I like it (although I am a little apprehensive to see the actual number! )

(Oh, and BTW... the link for the scale no longer works because it was the "deal of the day", and now it's something else... for anyone who's trying the link).

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Mada
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now, if someone still happened to be looking for a body-fat scale, they could still use the amazon searchbox that's now on the forum home page.

see how helpful i am?

it looks like a cool scale. hope you like it!

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LOL! Thanks, Goddess. (And I'm sure Amazon thanks you too.)

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Mada
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Actually, it's not amazon that benefits. It's LCE that benefits from members using the LCE search-box to look for items Amazon has for sale.

When we link through to Amazon from LCE, it helps support the site.

I always try to remember to go to Amazon (my home away from home, LOL! - been there since they were sending out travel cups to customers to thank them for being early adopters) through the link from here.

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You're right, Maggie. (Although when we spend money at Amazon, they do reap some reward )

Maybe I missed this somewhere, but are all LCE members aware that if we start our Amazon search at the LCE search-box then the site is supported? If it's nnly stated on the LCE homepage, maybe there should be info in the forums, too. I have LCE in my Favorites list to go directly to the forums... I usually bypass the homepage (sorry Andrea).

Anyway - thanks for the tip! Making a mental note to always start my Amazon shopping from here.

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Mada
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It's definitely win/win for LCE and Amazon...

and mada, i just heard somebody else say the same thing. thanks for the reminder! i am working on updating stuff even as we speak, and it's very helpful to get this kind of feedback.

putting it on (growing-but-happy) list!

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Hey - At least you love what you do!

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Mada
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Wow! That is so great! I will have to remember that.
And Mada, thanks for the explanation of how they worked. I had no idea!
Now I want to get one!!!!!

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Summer

My scale came today! Will be testing it out in the morning. I'll report back on how I liked it (although I may not be sharing the %! )

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Mada
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sounds like a fair enough deal to me! i'm anxious to hear what you think of the contraption.

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I used my new scale this morning and really, really like it.... although it took a few attempts and some reading to figure out how it worked. (Really should have done the reading the night before - it was pretty chilly standing in my kitchen in my undies since it snowed here in MT yesterday! LOL!)

Anyway, this thing gives you a TON of information, and can store your info in memory for up to 6 (I think) people as well. It takes into account your height, activity level, age, gender and whether or not you're an athlete, then calculates your weight, body fat %, water, calories needed and a few other things I still need to read up on.

I like it for the fact that I now have a new number I can use to track my progress... so if the weight number on the scale doesn't move, I can look to the body fat % and watch that move (as I lose fat and gain muscle).

If you can find a great deal like I did, I highly recommend it!

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Mada
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