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Scale problems.

LandyBreigh
LandyBreigh Posts: 207 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Not happy with my scale. I always weigh myself twice to make sure it's correct. But my scale is giving me 2 different answers, by 1-1.5 pounds. UGH! Should I buy a new one? I just changed the batteries.

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  • libbydoodle11
    libbydoodle11 Posts: 1,351 Member
    Buy a new scale.
  • Azexas
    Azexas Posts: 4,334 Member
    I've run into that issue before with my scale. Make sure that its on a completely even surface. That seemed to fix my issues. If that doesn't work- then a new scale may be in order.
  • chrissysue
    chrissysue Posts: 85 Member
    Make sure you are standing the same way. and in same position on the scale. I have noticed this makes a difference. If you are 1/2" fwd/bkwd/left or right..... :( Best of luck!
  • ourtruelovewillneverdie
    ourtruelovewillneverdie Posts: 170 Member
    Try changing the batteries first. Mine started to do that and after I changed the batteries it became consistent.
  • squirrelzzrule22
    squirrelzzrule22 Posts: 640 Member
    edited December 2014
    make sure the surface is completely even- bathroom floors, for example, are often tiled which can cause one part to be higher or lower.

    In general, I got so frustrated with slight fluctuations that I cut way way down on the frequency of my weigh-ins, and only weighed myself when I really felt I had lost a couple pounds. That took the guess work out of the annoying scale for me. But if you prefer to weigh very often, a more precise (and expensive!) scale may be necessary.
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