Tanita BF 679W Duo Scale Plus Body Fat Monitor and Body Water

Pros: Accurate, consistent readings
Cons: Can only accommodate 2 users, No recall

There are several different kinds of friends.

There are those who’ll tell you anything they think you’d want to hear:

“Does your behind look big in those jeans? Are you kidding? You look great. You look great in anything you...

Pros: Very accurate body fat readings, accurate weight readings, great sleek and comfortable design
Cons: Wish you could buy it for under $75, but still well worth it

When my old digital scale went on the fritz, I decided to look around for another one and check into the newer scales also offering body fat analysis readings. That is when I came across the Tanita Scale, mine is model #TBF-622.

I chose this...

Pros: measures body fat,ease of use, accuracy, dual settings, dual function
Cons: measures body fat,must be used in a methodical manner to accurately work

I am a fairly serious triathlete in Texas. I am always looking for better ways to workout and to measure my progress. I purchased the Tanita TBF-622 thru Colorado Cyclists for the sale price of $99.00 (came to $108.00 with overnight shipping). I...

Pros: Accuracy, easy way to obtain a body fat measure
Cons: none

For the last 7 years I've lived with a bathroom scale that recorded my weight exactly four pounds lower than I knew it really was. For my husband, the break with reality was even greater. The scale allotted him seven pounds grace. But it measured my...

Pros: Provides a better overall picture of weight and fitness than regular scales.
Cons: Expensive and can only be pre-programmed for use by two people.

Why I Got This Scale

I had just embarked on a weight loss and fitness program. I was working with a personal trainer, who advised me that I might not see the pounds budge, even though I was working out and eating right. The reason for...

Pros: Stylish. Stores your profile. Accomodates 2 users. Athlete setting
Cons: Totally inaccurate for me.

Boy was I excited to get this baby home! I've been a fitness and gym person for years. It's true what they tell you - scales can lie. It's bodyfat that you want to monitor. You can lose pounds and actually get fatter if the percentage of fat on your...

Pros: Very accurate,attractive,easy to read.
Cons: Difficult to program the first time, almost too accurate!

I recently had Gastric Bypass surgery(weight-loss surgery) so for the first time in my life felt that I needed an accurate scale. I wanted to be able to monitor the weight that I was losing and keep track of my BMI. The scale that I had at home was...

Pros: Sturdy, Confident, but Not snide Scale
Cons: Price, Initial set up could be easier

I finally got serious about weight loss and training. This scale has not only been my "friend" but a coach. You can't wiggle your toes and "loose" a half a pound and it doesn't matter if you step directly on the scale or gently let...

Pros: Easy to set up, consistent readings
Cons: Price, does not track results

When I started my diet, I decided that bodyfat measurements were more important than just the number of pounds lost. Instead of using the caliper method, I did some research and found that the bioelectrical method used by bodyfat scales is supposed to be...

Pros: Easy to use.
Cons: Fluctuations in readings.

I first tried one of these scales at a marathon exposition in Boston. I was impressed with the ease and speed of use. It was much more comfortable and quite a bit faster than the old methods (water tank measurements and calipers).

A few...

Pros: Accurate
Cons: Not for someone who is impatient/Body fat %age takes several uses for accuracy

I had been relying upon my mother's 22 year-old scale because I had not found exactly what I wanted. A SelfCare catalog came and inside I found the Tanita Body Fat Monitor. I checked prices online and found that it was well-priced, so I ordered...

Pros: scale is accurate
Cons: body fat varies daily

The scale portion of the item seems to work really well. The body fat analysis has significant daily variations. I believe that if you are looking for long term body fat results, you could chart the figures and get a good trend on the general movement...

Pros: efficient, easy to store
Cons: none

I just purchased a Tanita Duo Memory Body Fat Monitor last spring in hopes of lowering my own body fat from 7% to atleast 4%. Luckily, I have achieved that feat as I am now down to a solid 3.4%! Without the help of this crafy device, I would...