New Scale VS Old Scale

This happened to me and I am still using old scale. Will switch when I hit first mini goal.

This is very timely because I weighed myself this morning and it seemed so "off" I weighed again. I kept weighing and got different weights each time. I finally took the answer I got most often and plugged that into my MFP weigh-in. It's frustrating and I guess I'm buying a new scale soon. That's a really good idea about the kettle bell. I actually have a 10-pounder too and will weigh it later. I would do as you suggested and change your start weight so that your progress is accurate because that's how you judge your success, by weight lost. And, you have lost weight you just (maybe) didn't know your real starting point. And be grateful it's only 3 pounds and not 30! And, now that you say that, I guess when I get a new scale I'll have to do do the same thing.

I have had my scale for many years. I thought it would probably be a good idea to get a new one. I was interested in trying out one that showed weight loss in numbers smaller than even numbers and .5. I also thought it would be cool to have one that read % of hydration and body fat. So I bought a new scale over the weekend. This morning (Monday) is my normal day to weigh-in. I weigh myself on my old scale. .5 down YAY! I get on the new scale and it tells me I weigh 3 lbs heavier than my old scale. So I am now in a state of happiness and set-back all at once. My mind starts reeling....okay is my old scale that off, I have to test to make sure the scale is correct. Tonite I plan to weigh my 10 lb kettle bell on both scales to see what comes of this. Has anyone else had any issues like this. Advise please? I suppose I have an extra 3 lbs to lose but I am in denial about it. How do I handle this on MFP? By changing my starting weight and then logging my new weight today so it still shows the same amount of weight loss as before??

I had a similar issue after the Xmas. Of course I gained over the holidays due to the dinners. :grumble: My old scale said I had only gained under a pound (can't remember the exact amount) and the new one said I had gained somwhere between one and two pounds (again I can't remember the exact amount). I just recorded the new amount in MFP from the new scale since I would be using it from here on out. It sucks, I was a little dissapointed, but what can ya do? I didn't even think to test to see which one was more accurate. I would assume the one I just spent an arm and a leg on (exagerating, however, I did spend more on the scale then I think one should spend on a scale) would be more accurate since it can program my sats in it and spit a whole lot more info than just my weight out, unlike my old one from Wally-world. Now I am curious, I will be placing a weight on that sucker tonight!

Editted to add: I would have went back and added the difference to all my other weigh-ins because I am weird like that.. But I have WAY WAY WAY to many weigh-ins to do that... If I didn't have as many weigh-ins I would mostly likely go in and adjust those including the starting weigh-in. However, when I weighed in with the new scale, I just used that number and have been using the new scale weigh-in since...

I got a new scale on the weekend and had the exact same thing happen - 3 pounds heavier on the new one... or there about - it doesn't weigh me the same every time either. I was frustrated when I first saw it as well but I just decided to go with what it says and not worry about it. I know I'm working hard and losing weight because my clothes tell me so and that's what's most important to me.

Had the same thing happen when my old scale broke.. I said I was like 5lbs heavier.. I adjusted my weight to the new one and went on from there.. Good thing is now my scale matches the doctors scale.

Im going through the same thing i bought a new scale over the weekend and its giving me like 3 pounds more too. but i also just started 30 day shred so i am using weights a little .Im on level 2 so that could also be the cause of my gain so I am doing a little reevaluating and see what will happen in a little while but I would deff weight the kettle bell and see what happens for you. My old scale broke so Im stuck with the new one .

I think it is a good idea to test your scale first. Second it adjust your start weight post testing.

Only thing I would suggest is placement. I have a great scale but when I place it on laminated floors or carpets it goes wonky. I always weigh myself in the same place in my bathroom. Tiles and hardwood are far more accurate so I suggest comparing both scales on the same spot on your floor before making any changes.

Good luck!

What a great idea about the weights. I justed my own scale, with two 15 lb weights and I got 30.0 lbs exactly.

It's a weight watchers, but don't know the model. It measured body fat, water, and all that, if anyone's interested in getting one.

Oh, and I'd just put in your new weight and move on. Don't stress about it - and don't make things too complicated for yourself. When you look at your numbers, you know why you had a spike in weight, and that's all that matters.

Do you have anything heavier? Sometimes scales can't calibrate with a dumbbell or kettlebell. I ended up having to put nearly 25 pounds of weights on mine before they synced.

I've had this happen too! It is it such a let down. Let me know if your new one is acurate, and what brand and model! I am in the market too.