Really getting tired of scale differences

hiyomi

So I check my weight every day at home on a digital scale and at the gym on those doctor scales. The scale at home keeps saying I weigh 267/268/269 while the scale at the gym says I weigh 263/264. This is really bothering me, at first the difference was only 1-2 pounds and now its 3-5 pounds. I had first started off weighing myself at the gym because I had no home scale, and when I went to the doctor, the same type of scale also gave me the same weight as the gym scale. So should I go by the gym scale since 2 types of the same scale were the same weights? And its not weight fluctuations either, because I will weigh myself after I'm done working out, then when I get home 20 minutes later, I magically gained 4 pounds. Are doctor scales ( the ones where you move the weights back and forth til its in the middle) more accurate than digital scales? The digital scale I bought was like $20

mydeloo78

All scales will vary, pick one and stick with it, the differences will make you nuts. I hate the scales at the doctor's office, they always weigh me heavy but then I have clothes/shoes on too.

concordancia

The medical scales are more likely to have been calibrated, especially at your doctor's office. Within a few pounds, it simply doesn't matter, though. It is only important that an individual scale be consistent, so that you know if you have gone up, down or remained the same.

Nessiechickie

bathroom scale: 130+
wii scale: 125-128
I get your frustration.. my advice is go with the one you like...

hiyomi

The medical scales are more likely to have been calibrated, especially at your doctor's office. Within a few pounds, it simply doesn't matter, though. It is only important that an individual scale be consistent, so that you know if you have gone up, down or remained the same.

Ya this is what bothers me most, the gym scales says I'm losing weight weekly and my home scale says I've been stationary the last 3 weeks ~_~

wolfchild59

I doubt that you're stepping directly off of one and on to the other. So that means that you are weighing on two totally different scales, at two totally different times of the day, likely wearing two different outfits (unless you're standing in the gym, naked on the scale).

So yes, they will ALWAYS be different. And it possible that even if you were stepping directly off of one and onto the other that they could register different weights. Go to a bath and home store that has scales available for testing before purchase, put all of them on the floor and then get on and off each one. I'd be shocked if they all told you anywhere near the same weight.

The only way to stay sane with weighing yourself is to have a consistent pattern and plan behind your weighing. Weight at the same time every day (preferably in the morning, before you eat, after you use the restroom) and wearing the same exact thing (meaning probably naked or just in a pair of underwear). That's the only way to compare weight to weight.

Oh, and don't move your scale around at home. Find it a place that it can stay without needing to be moved, on hard/solid level ground (not carpet). You can give yourself different weight readings at home just by moving your scale around the area. And if you have a textured tile where you want to put your scale, I'd recommend getting a solid board to place under the scale, because even the texture of the tile can offset the balance inside the scale.

amnsetie

are you weighing yourself on a solid flat floor?
carpet or bumps will mess your reading
edit - beaten

now_or_never13

Don't compare between scales. Pick one and stick with it. Don't weigh on any other scale unless you have to weight at the Doctors for a medical appt. Weighing on multiple scales drives you crazy. Don't do it.

Scales will vary. All scales will. The at home scales can be inaccurate depending on where they are placed, how often they are moved, how clean the feet are, etc etc etc. A scale at home needs to be placed on a flat, level, clean surface that is NOT carpet. It shouldn't be moved often and make sure it's in a place where it won't be kicked. Also ensure the battery is not low. Also, scales wil vary what weight they read depending on where you place your feet.

hiyomi

Someone here reminded me that I have a Wii Fit Scale, and I have heard they are pretty accurate, well I just weighed myself and it says 262! That's really close to the weight I am getting on the gym scale! And 5-8 pound differences on my home scale < I've been lied too so much.

wolfchild59

Who told you the Wii Balance Board scale function was accurate? I've never heard or experienced that.

hiyomi

I said I've just heard its accurate, and I've been through 3 scales now with about the same weight, I'd like to say the Wii board is accurate or more accurate than my digital scale. 2 doctor scales and the Wii board with about the same weight. One digital scale with a 5-8 pound surplus.

now_or_never13

I said I've just heard its accurate, and I've been through 3 scales now with about the same weight, I'd like to say the Wii board is accurate or more accurate than my digital scale. 2 doctor scales and the Wii board with about the same weight. One digital scale with a 5-8 pound surplus.

Stop weighing on multiple scales. Pick one and stick with it and don't weigh on any other scales.

I have yet to have my Wii fit board be accurate in weight.

hiyomi

I said I've just heard its accurate, and I've been through 3 scales now with about the same weight, I'd like to say the Wii board is accurate or more accurate than my digital scale. 2 doctor scales and the Wii board with about the same weight. One digital scale with a 5-8 pound surplus.

Stop weighing on multiple scales. Pick one and stick with it and don't weigh on any other scales.

I have yet to have my Wii fit board be accurate in weight.

Its not like I'm doing it on purpose lol I had always weighed myself at the gym because I had no home scale. Then when I go to the doctor they always weigh you, it happens to say the same as gym scale. I finally buy a home scale and to my surprise its a 5-8+ difference than the doctors/gym scale. So I tried my Wii Fit Board and it was the same as the doctors/gym scale. I guess I will just be using my Wii Fit Board from now on. I'm glad I finally found a scale that is consistent, not one that changes 10 pounds anytime I step on it. >.<
thanks to the person who reminded me I have a Wii Fit Board!