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CJ8585
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I know that you are not supposed to focus only on what the scale says but I'm having a hard time even knowing what my actual weight is. At the gym this morning, I tried 3 different scales and they were all drastically different weights. Also, if I step on one, step off and back on again.. if I'm not on the exact same spot, I was weighing 5-10 pounds in the difference. It could be the floor and/or angle of the scale.. but I am getting frustrated. I don't know which is correct. Any advice?
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Ignore the scale. If you must, always weigh on the same scale at the same time with the same clothes on and only once a week. If you ignore the scale but log you foods and exercise, stay within your calorie range, the weight will come off but you need to give it time..... lots of time!0
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If you're at the gym, look for the "doctor's style" scale and ask an attendant if it has been recently calibrated. Pick that one and use whatever the scale says as your baseline. I have had zero luck with electronic scales...0
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I would mention this to the gym. 10 lbs difference is significant and a gym should take care of their equipment better.0
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I use the same scale every time. That way even if it's off on my real weight, at least I know how much i'm losing.0
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Thanks guys
I'm just going to stick to one scale from now on
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