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As I have lost weight, my fat % goes UP on Aria. Mistake or real?

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‎12-27-2013 10:00 - last edited on ‎09-10-2019 14:53 by Fitbit Moderator

‎12-27-2013 10:00 - last edited on ‎09-10-2019 14:53 by Fitbit Moderator

I have lost a half a pound a day over the last week. But Aria says each day that my fat percentage is HIGHER. Is is true? How does Aria know that?
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‎05-03-2020 01:36

In response to MatthewFitbit

‎05-03-2020 01:36

Why calculate %. Just give us the fat mass measurement?

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‎05-04-2020 16:23

In response to celiane

‎05-04-2020 16:23

Agree, be great to see base data, calcs or both. 

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‎05-14-2020 07:14

In response to mantababe

‎05-14-2020 07:14

I have the same problem...it drives me nuts because I feel like I'm doing something wrong and dont know how to fix the readings

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‎05-14-2020 14:15

‎05-14-2020 14:15

I am not an expert by any means but, how I understand it is like this... 

If you are strictly losing weight via cardio, aerobic exercise and diet, you can expect to see the BF% to go up (ie what we refer to as skinny-fat). However, if you are doing strength training, and actively trying to build muscle, you will potentially see the scale go up in weight but your BF% go down because muscle burns fat and muscle weighs more than fat. 

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