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Scale gone bonkers

triceever
triceever Posts: 50
edited January 2 in Fitness and Exercise
Hey guys I would like to know what is a good scale to get. I bought the Healthometer Scale from Walmart a few months ago. This scale is very irritating and gives inaccurate readings. It's time for a new one....Please Help :smile:

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  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    I picked up a Taylor scale at Kmart for $20. It is just a basic digital scale with nothing fancy. When I was looking for scales, it seemed that the Taylor brand always had the best reviews.
  • JustJennie1
    JustJennie1 Posts: 3,749 Member
    Just out of curiosity how do you know it's inaccurate?
  • GabyG69
    GabyG69 Posts: 213
    I got mine years and years ago at Costco. I don't know if they would have it anymore, but it has worked very well for me.. It's a Taylor brand one.
  • triceever
    triceever Posts: 50
    @Jennieb37 I went to my wellness screening on the Oct. 5th and my weight was 210.50. I went home to compare the results with my scale and it had 214.60. This was not the first time it gave me a reading like that. Then I decided to do some research and a lot of others had the same problem, so I realized it wasn't just me.
  • JustJennie1
    JustJennie1 Posts: 3,749 Member
    @Jennieb37 I went to my wellness screening on the Oct. 5th and my weight was 210.50. I went home to compare the results with my scale and it had 214.60. This was not the first time it gave me a reading like that. Then I decided to do some research and a lot of others had the same problem, so I realized it wasn't just me.

    Ahhh. Gotcha.
  • triceever
    triceever Posts: 50
    WendyTerry and GabyG69 it seems the Taylor may be a winner. Going to get it today. Thanks for all of you guys help!
  • MSam1205
    MSam1205 Posts: 439 Member
    I bought a Taylor Glass Electronic at Kohls on sale and used a 30% coupon too, came to about $20 or so. Love the fact that it gets it down to the ounces, and seems pretty reliable. the old dial one changed significantly depending on where I placed it in the bathroom, This one is consistent no matter where I put it, and how many times I step on it :grumble:
  • Amberonamission
    Amberonamission Posts: 836 Member
    If you get off and on the scale 3 times in a row does it give you the same number? I had a weight watchers digital scale that would give me a different number every single time. That scale was psycho.
  • jamesha100
    jamesha100 Posts: 214 Member
    I bought a Withings WiFi scale. It is not cheap but as well as weight it measures % of body fat and calculates BMI then uploads to a portal where you can track your measurements. It can also send your weight to MFP directly.

    If you can find the money it is a great tool
  • JustJennie1
    JustJennie1 Posts: 3,749 Member
    I bought a Taylor Glass Electronic at Kohls on sale and used a 30% coupon too, came to about $20 or so. Love the fact that it gets it down to the ounces, and seems pretty reliable. the old dial one changed significantly depending on where I placed it in the bathroom, This one is consistent no matter where I put it, and how many times I step on it :grumble:

    Ounces? Really?

    Me thinks I might need this scale.
  • MSam1205
    MSam1205 Posts: 439 Member
    I bought a Taylor Glass Electronic at Kohls on sale and used a 30% coupon too, came to about $20 or so. Love the fact that it gets it down to the ounces, and seems pretty reliable. the old dial one changed significantly depending on where I placed it in the bathroom, This one is consistent no matter where I put it, and how many times I step on it :grumble:

    Ounces? Really?

    Me thinks I might need this scale.

    Not sure if I mis typed, but it will give me a number like: 241.4, and I guess I was counting the .4 as ounces??
  • scorpio516
    scorpio516 Posts: 955 Member
    I bought a Taylor Glass Electronic at Kohls on sale and used a 30% coupon too, came to about $20 or so. Love the fact that it gets it down to the ounces, and seems pretty reliable. the old dial one changed significantly depending on where I placed it in the bathroom, This one is consistent no matter where I put it, and how many times I step on it :grumble:

    Ounces? Really?

    Me thinks I might need this scale.

    Not sure if I mis typed, but it will give me a number like: 241.4, and I guess I was counting the .4 as ounces??

    0.4 lbs, which is 6.4 ounces
  • seashell99z
    seashell99z Posts: 113 Member
    I too was frustrated with my scale. Hubby researched scales for me through Consumer Reports. Of all the scales CR reviewed, this scale gained the best reviews. I ordered it and it should arrive on Friday.

    http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/bathroom/personal_care/scales/PRD~867358/Taylor+CalMax+Digital+Bathroom+Scale.jsp
  • triceever
    triceever Posts: 50
    If you get off and on the scale 3 times in a row does it give you the same number? I had a weight watchers digital scale that would give me a different number every single time. That scale was psycho.

    My scale is the same way. It gives you so many results. That's why it's time for a new one.
  • triceever
    triceever Posts: 50
    I too was frustrated with my scale. Hubby researched scales for me through Consumer Reports. Of all the scales CR reviewed, this scale gained the best reviews. I ordered it and it should arrive on Friday.

    http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/bathroom/personal_care/scales/PRD~867358/Taylor+CalMax+Digital+Bathroom+Scale.jsp

    That one looks nice. :smile:
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