buying a scale...

mama4loca
mama4loca Posts: 181 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Going tonight to buy a scale @ WalMart .I swore the last one was off, so I threw it away! LOL but when my son got weighed at the doctor , it was right!!! I was shocked. So I still haven't had a scale for months but I know I had gained weight. But being I started on MFP again today, I suppose I will need one...

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  • mama4loca
    mama4loca Posts: 181 Member
    What is the best one (on a budget)- digital or regular one?
  • leeanneowens
    leeanneowens Posts: 319 Member
    I like the digital scales. It's a matter of which suits you the best.
  • 126siany
    126siany Posts: 1,386 Member
    I can only tell you what I have, which I purchased from amazon.com and have been quite happy with for over a year: http://www.amazon.com/EatSmart-Precision-Digital-Bathroom-Technology/dp/B001KXZ808

    I also purchased their kitchen scale and love it. http://www.amazon.com/EatSmart-Precision-Digital-Kitchen-Silver/dp/B001N07KUE/ref=pd_sim_hpc_2

    I'm sure you'll get some responses with other suggestions too. There are many good products available.
  • mama4loca
    mama4loca Posts: 181 Member
    I never have had a kitchen scale, Isuppose I should buy one too.
  • 126siany
    126siany Posts: 1,386 Member
    I never have had a kitchen scale, Isuppose I should buy one too.

    It's the most accurate way to measure your food.

    This video gives a good demonstration of why it can make a big difference to your success. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVjWPclrWVY
  • chubbygirl253
    chubbygirl253 Posts: 1,309 Member
    I luv my weight watchers scale. It's digital. Even came with the batteries. And accurate up to 400 lbs. Nice looking too (clear glass). I got it at Costco for under $20. Walmart might have one like it.
  • aimeelynnn
    aimeelynnn Posts: 67 Member
    I just bought a new scale too, it has big numbers so I can see it!
  • lessofme150
    lessofme150 Posts: 105 Member
    I luv my weight watchers scale. It's digital. Even came with the batteries. And accurate up to 400 lbs. Nice looking too (clear glass). I got it at Costco for under $20. Walmart might have one like it.

    I love my weight watchers one as well! Got mine from Wal-Mart although it was more than $20. Best scale I have ever owned.

    I also agree that a kitchen scale is a great thing. Find one that is digital and you can "zero" out the weight of the dish. Makes things so much easier to weigh. For example if you want to find out how much a piece of chicken weighs, put a dish or bowl on the scale, zero that weight out and then place your chicken. Less math involved by having to deduct off the dish and more accurate as well.
  • nxd10
    nxd10 Posts: 4,573 Member
    I never have had a kitchen scale, Isuppose I should buy one too.

    They are invaluable for all those little bites. I estimate a lot, but I had some weird things today I just needed to measure. It really helps. Otherwise you're always off.

    I got this bathroom scale two weeks ago and really love it. It is VERY stable and has big numbers. It does nothing fancy. It's pretty:

    http://www.taylorusa.com/weight-management/glass-electronic-scales/glass-lithium-electronic-scale.html
  • aimeelynnn
    aimeelynnn Posts: 67 Member
    I bought a new scale, a new battery for my heart rate monitor, and a new transmitter strap, I am excited to start tracking my calories with exercise and the heart rate monitor.
  • mama4loca
    mama4loca Posts: 181 Member
    I bought the weight watchers scale too- it's fancy! lol But I'm not sure if it's accurate -it seems to vary crazily during the day
  • 126siany
    126siany Posts: 1,386 Member
    I bought the weight watchers scale too- it's fancy! lol But I'm not sure if it's accurate -it seems to vary crazily during the day

    Why are you weighing yourself repeatedly throughout the day? And yes, even if accurate it will fluctuate during the day.

    If you want to test its accuracy, find something you know the weight of and weigh that. :wink:
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