No responses the first time :(

septembergrrl

you've lost 40lb, if your scale really is out by 20lb, then it was out by 20lb at the start, and you started 20lb heavier than you thought.... so you still lost 40lb

Really good point.

OP, get a new scale. I was having similar problems, so I did, and it makes me feel much more confident about weigh-ins if I know I can't "lose" or "gain" four pounds by moving the scale a couple inches. It is frustrating, but scales are imperfect. Sometimes they're gonna wear out.

And congrats on your loss.

kckBxer396

I rely on measuring,and only weigh myself when I notice a difference in my clothing. The larger numbers lost are really gratifying,and help me stay motivated. I would say you should buy a new scale,but I seriously need to buy a new one and don't have room to talk. haha

12skipafew99100

I just went through the same scale drama. I dumped my old scale, bought a new one, and cried as it was 16 pounds heavier than my old scale but it did match my docs scale.

After I got over the initial shock and I accepted that I did weigh that much more, I made friends with the scale and I weigh EVERY day. I undestand that weight goes up and down especially with a womans cycle but I account for that. As long as the scale keeps going down in a general manor I know I am doing good.
I think you should do the same. Every time I quit weighing, so much time would go by that was wasted, and of course I would have gained again.

You have no time to waste. Get a new scale and keep on it!

That is my advise to you.

Also, I keep my scale on a board and its very accurate.