Scale showing wrong weight in different rooms!?

shannonb8489
shannonb8489 Posts: 27
in Health and Weight Loss
So I always weigh myself in the same place, my scale has just been sitting there forever... this morning my fiance moved it to another room and I weighed 6 pounds less so I decided to try on the other side of the room and it was totally different from the first two weights. I can't tell by looking which floor is more level so now I am totally lost. I guess I'll be purchasing a level tonight... it wasn't a cheap scale either. Anyone else have this happen or am I crazy?

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  • rawr9187
    rawr9187 Posts: 12
    No, you're not crazy. Mine does the same thing, but I didn't buy a level. I just keep it in the same spot every time i weigh myself so I will know how much I am losing. I'm not sure if my weight is accurate where I weigh myself, but I like to think it is lol :)
  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    Weight – So many things can affect weight, because of this it shouldn’t be the only way you track your progress. Things to keep in mind:

    :heart: Always use the same scale – Different scales can show different weights. You will get the most accurate number for tracking when using the same scale.

    :heart: Don’t move the scale – Carpet, uneven flooring, different types of flooring…can all affect the weight on the scale. So when you weigh, you want it to be approximately the same spot for the most accurate number for tracking.

    :heart: 3500 calories – To gain 1lb of fat you need to be over maintenance by 3500 calories.

    :heart: Muscle Repair – Muscles will hold onto water to repair, because of this it is not uncommon to see a gain for a little while after a workout. This weight comes right back off when they are done repairing.

    :heart: Sodium – Can cause you to retain water. This can also be amplified if you don’t drink enough to flush it out of your system. This is also another reason for temporary weight gain.

    :heart: Water – Not drinking enough water can actually cause you to retain water. Recommended amount is 8 cups or 64oz. I drink 64 oz to 128 oz of water a day. It doesn’t have to be plain water either. I like to flavor mine with crystal light or tea.

    :heart: Time of day – Your weight can fluctuate throughout the day. So for the most accurate tracking, you want to weigh at around the same time.

    :heart: Frequency – This is up to you, but if small fluctuations bother you than only weigh once a week or less.

    :heart: Lightest Weight – Will be naked, first thing in the morning, after using the bathroom

    :heart: Multiple times a Day – Don’t Do It. As I said before, your weight will fluctuate throughout the day. What you eat, what you’re wearing, ect will all affect weight.

    :heart: Clothes – If you weigh with clothing on, keep in mind that the scale will show your weight plus the weight of your clothes. (Jeans are heavy)

    :heart: TOM - A lot of women will retain water around their TOM, but its just temporary and will go away.


    Don't move the scale
  • MelissaL582
    MelissaL582 Posts: 1,422 Member
    Yeah it happens. It's best to keep it in one spot and never move it. Lol!
  • ClementineGeorg
    ClementineGeorg Posts: 505 Member
    I don't know the logical explanation, but different surfaces will lead to different weights). Even different scales in the same place can differ.
    You can weight with different scales or in different places, but track only the weight in the same settings to have a truly comparative view.
  • kevans1683
    kevans1683 Posts: 18
    Yes, mine shows a different weight if I move the location. Even if I weigh on the rug instead of the bare floor. So, I just stick to the bare floor everytime.
  • vmr2811
    vmr2811 Posts: 36
    Nope, not crazy, same thing happened to me! What I did was find something heavy that I could weigh to determine which room was accurate. Try a fresh bag of flour or something you know the exact weight of on the label (some scales might need more than 5 lbs), or even some handweights if you have them. Just make sure whatever you use is evenly distributed. :)
  • shannonb8489
    shannonb8489 Posts: 27
    Nope, not crazy, same thing happened to me! What I did was find something heavy that I could weigh to determine which room was accurate. Try a fresh bag of flour or something you know the exact weight of on the label (some scales might need more than 5 lbs), or even some handweights if you have them. Just make sure whatever you use is evenly distributed. :)

    hey good idea!
  • vmr2811
    vmr2811 Posts: 36
    Nope, not crazy, same thing happened to me! What I did was find something heavy that I could weigh to determine which room was accurate. Try a fresh bag of flour or something you know the exact weight of on the label (some scales might need more than 5 lbs), or even some handweights if you have them. Just make sure whatever you use is evenly distributed. :)

    hey good idea!
    Glad to help! Hope it works out for ya :)

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