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Review Of The New EatSmart Precision GetFit Digital Body Fat Scale

By Peter Leave a Comment

A couple of weeks ago I got a new digital body fat scale from the folks over at EatSmart, the EatSmart Precision GetFit Digital Body Fat Scale.  I’ve had a body fat scale from another manufacturer for a while now that I thought worked reasonably well, but after seeing the new Ipad looking scale from EatSmart I agreed to try it out and do a quick review.  The GetFit scale just looks cool.

The scale arrived in the mail a few days after the agreed to send it out.  The first thing I noticed when taking it out of the box is that it was thin – and had a decidedly high tech look.   The first things that came to mind were the Apple iPad, and one of those Star Trek control panels.  It just looks nice – and the black color should fit into just about any bathroom’s decor.

The EatSmart Precision GetFit Digital Body Fat Scale

The EatSmart Precision GetFit Digital Body Fat Scale can be found at a variety of retailers including Amazon.com where it currently retails for around $55.

body fat scaleSo let’s look at some of the specs behind the scale, and look at some of the things it measures.

  • Measuring Functions: % Body Fat, % Total Body Water, % Muscle Mass and Bone Mass
  • Proprietary Automatic User Identification Technology; Stores personal data for up to 8 users
  • EatSmart “Step-On” Technology – Get instant readings with no tapping to turn on!
  • Large 3.5″ Blue LCD display with white backlight – Easy to read.
  • Auto Calibrated; Auto Power-Off; Runs on 4 AAA batteries (included); 100% EatSmart Satisfaction Guarantee

So not only does the scale measure your weight and body fat percentage, but it also goes the extra mile and gives you numbers for total body water percentage, muscle mass percentage and bone mass.  I’ve never actually seen a scale this affordable that calculates all of those things.  Honestly I’m not sure how I’d use those stats, but it’s cool to have them if i need them.

Among the other features I also love the fact that it automatically identifies the person who steps on the scale, and the fact that you just step on the scale and it turns on and gives you your stats.    It also has a super easy to read screen that you don’t have to bend over to read.

Opening The Scale

When the scale arrived from FedEX I opened the package and was met with a full color image on the box of the new scale.  Even before I opened it up I knew I was going to like the design of the unit.

After taking the scale out of the box I unwrapped it and admired it’s shiny surface.  It gives off a nice reflection and is as smooth as the touchscreen on a tablet PC.  In some respects that’s what it feels like as you touch the buttons on the unit as well.  The buttons are touch sensitive, not raised buttons that you depress like you see on so many other scales.

The unit comes with 4 AAA batteries which you insert into the panel into the recess in the middle of the back of the unit.    You also need to set the units that the scale will use, either kg or lb, by setting a switch on the back of the scale.  Default is set to pounds so I left it.

eatsmart scale review

Setting Up The Scale

After inserting the batteries I started the unit up and hit the set button to enter my height and body type (regular/athletic) into the unit, which it remembers for future use.   I also entered my wife’s stats so that she can use the scale as well.

From then on when you step on the scale it will remember which person you are (Person 1-P erson 8), and use your stats to calculate everything from body fat percentage to total body water.  There is no need to turn the scale on either as it will turn itself on when you step on it.  It will automatically decide which person you are when weighing you.

When you step on the scale it will tell you what your weight is, and if you stay on the scale for a few more seconds it will calculate all your other stats as well.

Using The Scale

I’ve been using the scale for a couple of weeks now, and here are my first impressions:

  • Seems to be accurate enough with the scale readings matching or being close enough to other scales we use, and the one at the doctor’s office this week when I had an appointment.
  • It’s easier to use than our old body fat scale.  Our old scale doesn’t save our personal stats, needs to be turned on by clicking a toe button, and then you have to enter your sex and height every time. This scale  you just do that once and save it.
  • The blue lighted display is super easy to read, versus our old scale that has a simple LCD display that can be hard to read at times.
  • Love having that extra data that it calculates, despite the fact that I’m not sure how to use it quite yet.

So there you have it.  I love the scale so far because it’s easy to use, it’s accurate, it looks great and it makes checking your weight and body fat percentage so much easier by removing un-necessary steps that other scales ask you to perform.

While the scale may not be as advanced as some others that I’ve seen, like the Withings scale that has Wi-Fi and Ipod/Android apps,  it does a good job of what it does at a price that’s affordable for most folks.  Definitely a good scale to check out if you’re in the market for a body fat scale.

Have you tried the EatSmart scale, or any other body fat scales? What are your impressions?

I’m Thinking About Giving The P90X Fitness And Nutrition Program A Try. Have You Tried It?

By Peter 2 Comments

At the beginning of 2011 I hadn’t been posting on this site much at all, and I was at an all time high weight for me, over 270 pounds. At 6’4″, I’m a big guy, so the 270 lbs didn’t really look that bad, but I knew something had to change. I wasn’t feeling healthy and I was beginning to feel the strain that the weight was putting on my body.

In January of this year I joined Weight Watchers as a support system to my wife. Over the next few months we both lost weight, and by July/August I had dropped around 30 pounds off of my starting weight. I was ecstatic.

But then reality started to set in. I started getting bored with the program, life started getting stressful and I started to let myself slip into old bad habits. On top of that I hadn’t really stepped up my exercise routine while on Weight Watchers, and I knew I needed to get back on that.

Weight Roller Coaster

p90x review

This past week I realized that over the past few months  I was starting to gain back a bunch of the weight I had lost this year.  Frustrating.   I know why I’ve gained it back, my eating habits have quickly deteriorated.  I haven’t been exercising.  I know I need to get back on some sort of healthy eating and exercise regimen.

I’m now at around 255 lbs – still down from my high of 270, but nowhere near my goal of 200 pounds.

I need to get back into something that I can enjoy doing and that will get me moving.

P90X Sounds Intense, But Maybe What It’s What I Need

A few months ago I was reading one of my favorite blogs, Smart Passive Income with Pat Flynn, and he was talking about how he was on a fitness kick. He was doing P90X, an intense 90 day workout from Beach Body, that promises to kick your butt and whip you into shape in no time.   At the end of his 90 days, he shared his P90X results. They were impressive to say the least.

…just getting started is the hardest part. At the beginning, it was tough. I could barely do half of the workouts on the DVDs and would constantly drop out in the middle of routines just to rest. One of the mantras of P90X is “Push Play Everyday”, and that’s exactly what I did, and after a while I began to notice that what was once hard was getting easier and easier everyday.Also, I learned that nutrition is more important than anything. What you eat makes up 85% of your results and the workouts and training is only 15%. It sounds crazy, but it’s soooo true.

When I read his results I thought – “Hey, I should try that”!    But then I put it on the back shelf in my brain and didn’t think about it again until this past week.

This past week was when I finally realized I was sabotaging all the results I had seen earlier in the year, losing 30 lbs, and slowly getting into better shape.  I needed to stop my downward slide and get back into it.

So now I’m once again considering jumping onto the P90X bandwagon, and giving it a shot.

P90X Details

I first heard of P90X years ago when it first came out after seeing it on TV.   At the time I wasn’t that interested in it as I was doing another fitness regime called “Body for Life”.  While I still think that program is good, I think I need something a little different now.

So what is P90X all about?  Here are some basic facts and screenshots from the P90X website:

P90X® is a revolutionary system of 12 sweat-inducing, muscle-pumping workouts, designed to transform your body from regular to ripped in just 90 days. You’ll also receive a comprehensive 3-phase nutrition plan, specially designed supplement options, a detailed fitness guide, a calendar to track your progress, online peer support, and much more. Your personal trainer, Tony Horton, will keep you engaged every step of the way, and you won’t believe your results!

Why is P90X so effective?

The secret behind the P90X system is an advanced training technique called Muscle Confusion™, which accelerates the results process by constantly introducing new moves and routines so your body never plateaus, and you never get bored! Whether you want to get lean, bulk up, or just plain get ripped, there’s an endless variety of ways to mix and match the routines to keep you motivated the full 90 days and beyond!

So when you buy the package, you’ll get a 12 workouts on DVD, a nutrition plan, a fitness guide and an overview video to get you started.

The workouts run the gamut from cardio, to weights to yoga.

When you sign up you also will get access to a variety of online support tools, community support and more.

So I’m seriously thinking about jumping in and giving it a shot.

I’d love to get some feedback from others who have tried the program.  How did it work for you?   Did you get the results you were hoping for?  Was it hard to complete?  Would you do it again?  Tell me your thoughts in the comments.

Get Ripped in 90 Days

People Used To Be Willing To Pay Good Money To Gain Weight… Seriously.

By Peter 1 Comment

Living in the culture that we do today where everyone is so concerned about appearance, about being skinny, and where billions of dollars are made by companies helping people to lose weight every year, these ads that I saw today from some vintage magazines seem very foreign.

Vintage Weight Gain Ads

The ads, which came from Vintage magazines from decades ago feature a variety of ads for different weight gain products. Some of the products featured, along with their hilarious taglines:

  • Wate-On:  Don’t let them call you skinny!
  • Numal: Skinny girls are not glamour girls!
  • Kelp-A-Malt: I wonder how she did it… she was skinnier than I am!
  • Wate-On (again): If you want to be popular… you can’t afford to be skinny!
  • Ironized Yeast: A skinny man hasn’t a chance. I wish I could gain flesh
  • Unknown product: Gain Weight!  Stop being skinny and tired!

Here’s a look at a few of the ads, click the images in the gallery below to view full size.

Vintage Weight Gain Ad

Vintage Weight Gain Ad


Granted, the ads come from a different era in the 50s and 60s when a “curvy figure” was en vogue and obesity wasn’t the epidemic it is today, but seeing these ads made me realize just how much things have changed. There is no way we would see these ads today.

To be quite honest, however, it’s not like the women in the photos post “weight gain” are overweight by any means, just that they’re not stick thin.  In some respects I think that’s a good thing.

What are your thoughts about these vintage weight gain ads?

Ads sourced from retronaut.co.  Head over for more weight gain ads on their post: Vintage Weight Gain Ads

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