Difficulty finding accurate scales (to weigh myself)

strawberrycoconut87 · August 2014

Ugh. So. I have been visiting my parents for the summer and I have been using their non-digital scales. Their scales currently weigh me in at 154. I was getting annoyed at the fact that it is hard to tell small increments on their scale, so I just went out & got this one at Wal-Mart for 20 bucks that is digital. The Wal-Mart scales are totally messed up. I just weighed myself about 10 times in a row and those weighed me in anywhere from 158.6 to 162. I'll be taking those back tomorrow, lol. At my own place, I have the Weight Watchers' scales (WW67WC: Glass Body Analysis Scale). I think those were fairly accurate - at least against themselves. It just annoys me that I don't know exactly what I weigh right now. Since my parents' scales have been accurate against themselves, I'm assuming that I am correct in the amount of weight I have lost - just don't know what my weight actually is. When I get back to my place with my good digital scales, I will probably have to put in a higher number - I guess I'll just adjust it or whatever.

What scales do you use?

Liftng4Lis · August 2014

The one that makes me lightest!

AvonBell · August 2014

The best scale is the the Eatsmart Precision Scale. It's super accurate and affordable. Get on, get off, get on, get off and it will read the exact same number. It's super frustrating when scales jump around.

http://www.amazon.com/Eatsmart-Precision-Bathroom-Technology-440-Pounds/dp/B0032TNPOE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1408145824&sr=8-2&keywords=eatsmart+scale

The Wirecutter did a writeup of the best scales. They also recommend the Eatsmart but they have other recommendations if you have specific needs.

http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/the-best-bathroom-scales/

Kalikel · August 2014

I have a regular, digital scale. It's not the high-tech kind that sends info to various gadgets, but it works for me. I forget what kind, but it was the one amazon recommended and was like $20-30. I tested it and it's very accurate, but if I shift my weight forward, I can make it drop 1/2 pound lower than it should be, lol.

I don't think the accuracy is as important as just sticking with one scale, so you can follow the trend. As long as the scale weighs you in, it's not really that important if it's +/- 2 pounds. Not unless you're making weight for work or sports. IMO.

Edit: I think I got the scale the guy above me recommended, lol. I saw that after I posted.

meinola · August 2014

The best scale is the the Eatsmart Precision Scale. It's super accurate and affordable. Get on, get off, get on, get off and it will read the exact same number. It's super frustrating when scales jump around.

http://www.amazon.com/Eatsmart-Precision-Bathroom-Technology-440-Pounds/dp/B0032TNPOE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1408145824&sr=8-2&keywords=eatsmart+scale

The Wirecutter did a writeup of the best scales. They also recommend the Eatsmart but they have other recommendations if you have specific needs.

http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/the-best-bathroom-scales/

I second the EatSmart scale, although I have this one: http://www.amazon.com/EatSmart-Precision-Capacity-Recognition-Technology/dp/B004L6NTHU/ref=sr_1_2?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1408146116&sr=1-2

It's great. Also has (fairly accurate) body fat %, bone density, hydration that you can set for several users.

257_Lag · August 2014

ANY EatSmart scale! Very accurate and consistent.

808Kine · August 2014

I threw mine away....those suckers lie and make their users crazy as ****!

angieroo2 · August 2014

I have a weight watchers digital scale. I weigh myself in the same spot and it's pretty consistent. I keep it out of the bathroom in case steam from the shower could interfere with its accuracy.

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