I NEED A SCALE!

The most accurate (and most durable) will be what are known as 'balance scales.' They are either the same as or very similar to the ones found in most doctors' offices, clinics, and hospitals. You will never have to buy another scale -- but you may not have the room for one of these, or the budget. If you want to learn more, go to an online medical office supply firm. Google for one that is reasonably close to you, so that you keep the shipping costs down. Good luck finding something that works for you and isn't too big or too expensive.

Do both -- scale and tape measure, especially if you are dealing with pre-diabetes. Unfortunately, there is nothing inherently accurate about tape measures vs. scales. It's easy to measure oneself in the wrong place and so to fool oneself into believing in better or worse results. Doing both allows one to cross-check "reality." That said, it's best not to weigh or measure oneself too often. Once a week (on the same day at the same time), or once every two weeks, is enough. Body weight is not rocket science; it's a snap shot. Weigh yourself later or earlier and you will almost certainly have a different result. As the previous poster hints, over attention to measuring body weight can easily slip into neurosis. What we all want is a fairly slow, steady decline in weight over a period of several weeks or months. One to 1-1/2 pounds per week is a good target. More than that is probably asking for trouble.

Eat Smart Precision PLUS... I also measure as well.

...Health o meters are good too...you can get them at Walmart.

Don't waste your money on scales just use a tape measure its so much cheaper takes up less room and is more accurate than the scales, scales have the power to make or ruin your day ????

This. I bought a fancy scale and now I only weigh in once a month because it doesn't reflect my hard work the way a tape measure does.

If you insist on buying one, I've found Taylor works well, but I've only owned 2 different scales in my life. I think the important thing is to consistently weigh in under the same circumstances and on the same scale.