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EDGEMAN
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EDGEMAN
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I use a Hume "smart scale."

I picked the Hume because it links the scale measurements to an app on my phone, and it claims to be as accurate as a DEXA scan from your neighborhood doctor's office. You will see swings of data from changes in your hydration level from day to day, so I use it to track trends. The two measurements I follow the closest are visceral and subcutaneous fat. I've accumulated too much of both, so It's nice being able to track more things than just my weight. I've noticed visceral fat loss seems to go hand in hand with subcutaneous fat loss. Drops in VF appear to coincide with a ~4.25 pound drop in subcutaneous fat.
Posted: 10/22/2025 at 08:45 AM ET
(In response to this post by WestyHokie)

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Dropped another point in visceral fat!
EDGEMAN • 10/22/25 08:00 AM ET
I'm 6' 4" and 275, wanna make something of it!**
Galenahokie • 10/23/25 03:00 PM ET
I’m down to 195 now and dropped my cruise and booze weight plus a few. But
DonHo-kieHi • 10/22/25 08:43 PM ET
My knees decided that daily running is now out.
EDGEMAN • 10/23/25 03:30 PM ET
I'm down a few as well
Happy Dog • 10/22/25 08:31 AM ET
Went a seminar last night. Dr. said that every pound lost = 5 less lbs of
RhinoVT • 10/22/25 11:23 AM ET
Don't stop taking creatine!
EDGEMAN • 10/22/25 11:29 AM ET
Creatine has been a huge game changer for me
Happy Dog • 10/23/25 04:54 AM ET
Lots of good articles in and around that. Thanks. **
RhinoVT • 10/22/25 11:55 AM ET
I bumped my creatine intake to 10g/day in the hope that I would retain...
EDGEMAN • 10/22/25 12:02 PM ET
I'm at 192 myself. Ideally I'd like to be between 180 and 185.
MP4VT2004 • 10/22/25 09:55 AM ET
That fear is the biggest governor on my activity
Happy Dog • 10/22/25 10:39 AM ET
My current "guilty pleasure" snack is sweet potato chips
EDGEMAN • 10/22/25 10:48 AM ET
Costco for the win! Nice sized bag, too. **
RhinoVT • 10/22/25 11:00 AM ET
It’s those big ass bags that get you a …. Big ass.**
DonHo-kieHi • 10/22/25 08:37 PM ET
I bought that on a whim, but found that I really like it.
EDGEMAN • 10/22/25 11:20 AM ET
Chocolate has always been my downfall, even sugar-free**
Happy Dog • 10/22/25 10:57 AM ET
I like it too...preferably milk chocolate.
EDGEMAN • 10/22/25 11:14 AM ET
Remember the biggest factor in weight loss is diet.
EDGEMAN • 10/22/25 10:13 AM ET
True, but I already eat a fairly low-carb diet compared to most folks.
MP4VT2004 • 10/22/25 10:23 AM ET
Swap that salad for a grilled steak, pork chop or salmon fillet. :)
EDGEMAN • 10/22/25 10:37 AM ET
Oh I definitely have done the very low carb diet before.
MP4VT2004 • 10/22/25 10:56 AM ET
I have some friends I haven't seen in a few months, so I texted them...
EDGEMAN • 10/22/25 11:13 AM ET
Haha yeah it is definitely jarring to see someone who has...
MP4VT2004 • 10/22/25 11:19 AM ET
I definitely look different, and I'm not finished.
EDGEMAN • 10/22/25 11:24 AM ET
If you want to continue eating salads, try Primal Kitchen salad dressings.**
EDGEMAN • 10/22/25 10:42 AM ET
If I had to eat salmon, I'd lose weight fast.....because it would be a fast
Happy Dog • 10/22/25 10:42 AM ET
I hated canned salmon when I was a kid
EDGEMAN • 10/22/25 10:44 AM ET
Boy, it's that the truth! LOL! Congrats on your weight loss!
EDGEMAN • 10/22/25 08:47 AM ET
What do you use to measure it?**
WestyHokie • 10/22/25 08:11 AM ET
Meat thermometer**
Beerman • 10/22/25 09:29 AM ET
I use a Hume "smart scale." ◄
EDGEMAN • 10/22/25 08:45 AM ET
Half a visceral ruler (in centimeters)**
HOKIE • 10/22/25 08:30 AM ET