VAST SCALE DIFFERENCE?

nikki2609

hi all, since i started using this site in January i logged my original weight from the scales at the gym and religiously only log the changes from them (which i'm VERY happy about might i add!).
my query is about a set of digital scales from weight watchers at home (which are never moved, always in the same place and on a carpeted floor), these show a difference of 8lb???
should i stick with my gym scale and very good weight loss or go with the ww home ones and reset my starting weight and use those ones in future?
thanks everyone


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McKayMachina

It doesn't really matter but if I were you, I'd weigh on whichever one you're going to use most. Weigh on a couple other scales to see which is closer to "real" weight for peace of mind but know that you weigh the same regardless of which scale you use.

EDITED TO ADD: Get the scale off of carpeting for a more accurate read. Most digital scales are accurate to within 2 lbs. That's industry standard per the Taylor website.

kleavitt1992

the problem is carpet makes the weight different put your scale at home on a hard surface im sure it will be more of a close match

_Ben

As the above posters said, get it off carpeting, move it to tile or even better, wood floors. The resistance in the floor is necessary for proper measuring.

nrtenagrl

Get the scale off the carpet is what I recommend.

nikki2609

thanks peoples, will restart it when i get back and have a go, otherwise im gonna stick with the gym ones that i trust x

kstep88

Its gotta be the carpet! If its still off, stick to the gym one since you've used it all along and look Great!

HMonsterX

My scales have "carpet feet", to make it accurate when on a carpet, and, after testing they certainly keep it more accurate.

However, I weigh in at home, in the morning in my birthday suit, and it says 15st 7lbs. I go to the gym, fully clothed in big trainers/sneakers (multicultural forums ftw), and their scales say 15st 0lbs.

I'm starting to wonder if the gym scales are like the slot machines near the entrances to Vegas casinos, set to a much higher payment to entice you in. Maybe the gym scales are set lower to give you more encouragement!

/conspiracy theory

nikki2609

My scales have "carpet feet", to make it accurate when on a carpet, and, after testing they certainly keep it more accurate.

However, I weigh in at home, in the morning in my birthday suit, and it says 15st 7lbs. I go to the gym, fully clothed in big trainers/sneakers (multicultural forums ftw), and their scales say 15st 0lbs.

I'm starting to wonder if the gym scales are like the slot machines near the entrances to Vegas casinos, set to a much higher payment to entice you in. Maybe the gym scales are set lower to give you more encouragement!

/conspiracy theory

i have wondered this myself about the lower setting, but how could they do this? they are the same scales as my gp so aren't 'cheap' ones and im not sure how they could 'fix' them?
think i might stick to my gym measurements as i prefer them!! ;0)