What scale should I buy?

kayla_hughes94 · August 2013

The scale we have is off balanced and isn't accurately giving my or anyone else in the house's weight. Whatever I get will have to be from Wal-Mart because that the only place here that sells them. What scale should I get so that I have the best measurement?

shadow2soul · August 2013

can you order one off of amazon?
If you can, I'd suggest looking for scales on amazon.com.

I'm asking because I have had nothing but bad luck with the scales that I've bought from walmart.

kayla_hughes94 · August 2013

Yeah I can

kayla_hughes94 · August 2013

http://www.amazon.com/BalanceFrom-Accuracy-Bathroom-Backlight-Technology/dp/B00A8SLH8I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1375677732&sr=8-3&keywords=bathroom+scales

would this one be ok?

lovelyx091 · August 2013

I ordered my scale off Amazon and it is also BalanceFrom. I love it, it works well. I think that would be a good choice!

kayla_hughes94 · August 2013

Ok, thanks ladies

fatfudgery · August 2013

For what it's worth, I bought this one a few months back and absolutely love it:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004L6NTHU/ref=oh_details_o09_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It measures body fat, muscle and water percentages as well as weight and it's not too bad pricewise.

taso42 · August 2013

A food scale that measures in grams

dixiewhiskey · August 2013

I have a Conair digital one that I got from Walmart. $14 bucks.

Think about what you want from it... do you just want it to tell you how much you weigh? Do you want it to "measure body fat"? I really see no reason in buying something online unless you live in the middle of nowhere or are seeking a fancy scale (e.g. WiFi capabilities, body fat %, etc)

shadow2soul · August 2013

http://www.amazon.com/BalanceFrom-Accuracy-Bathroom-Backlight-Technology/dp/B00A8SLH8I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1375677732&sr=8-3&keywords=bathroom+scales

would this one be ok?

I have a body fat scale made by the same people. (also $25)
I've only had it about 2 weeks now, but here's my experience so far:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/shadow2soul/view/new-bathroom-scale-559488

http://www.amazon.com/BalanceFrom-Accuracy-Bathroom-Connection-Software/dp/B00AGOKHEO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1375682443&sr=8-3&keywords=balancefrom

fatfudgery · August 2013

I really see no reason in buying something online unless you live in the middle of nowhere

Better prices. Amazon's prices are usually super low, and they offer free shipping on orders over $25.

or are seeking a fancy scale (e.g. WiFi capabilities, body fat %, etc)

You bring up a great point: I'd argue that anyone who's serious about weight loss should get some kind of BF% measuring device. It really helps you see exactly what's going on with your body in a way that weight alone cannot. I know that these BIA-based meters aren't that accurate, but they're consistent when used regularly, over time and under the same conditions, which is really what you're interested in. For example, I weigh myself and log my BF% first thing in the morning, every morning. The measurements will vary by as much as .5-.7% from one day to the next, but over time the trend shows in black and white whether I'm on the right track or not — even when the pounds haven't budged much, for whatever reason.

Seriously, if you can afford a scale that measures BF%, GET ONE!

What scale should I buy?

Replies

Categories