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What's up with my scale?

bluecat145
bluecat145 Posts: 144 Member
edited March 5 in Health and Weight Loss
I weighed myself a little bit ago and it said 102.8. I step on it again and it says 102.8. Again 102.4. I stepped on it a bunch and it gave me numbers in that range, then suddenly it said 107.8. Then back to 102.8.
Why did the number suddenly jump up? Do I really weigh 107 and it's been wrong every time, or is it just a normal screw up. I don't think there's been a big difference in the way I stood on it. The only difference I can think of is that I had my hands on my face when it said 107 instead of at my sides.

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  • lorib642
    lorib642 Posts: 1,942 Member
    I don't know if it is like mine but my scale isn't real accurate. If I move it I get different readings. It is within 5 lbs
  • deansdad101
    deansdad101 Posts: 644 Member
    I weighed myself a little bit ago and it said 102.8. I step on it again and it says 102.8. Again 102.4. I stepped on it a bunch and it gave me numbers in that range, then suddenly it said 107.8. Then back to 102.8.
    Why did the number suddenly jump up? Do I really weigh 107 and it's been wrong every time, or is it just a normal screw up. I don't think there's been a big difference in the way I stood on it. The only difference I can think of is that I had my hands on my face when it said 107 instead of at my sides.
    BC;

    Change the batteries, or,
    try standing on one foot with your left index finger in your right ear with eyes closed (KIDDING, just kidding)

    Depending on the scale it "may" have a re calibrate function and be sure it's on a hard, flat, surface.
  • dashaclaire
    dashaclaire Posts: 127 Member
    I used to deal with that with my old one, so I bought a relativity cheap weight watchers brand one at Target and as long as I'm on a hard floor my weight is accurate (weighed myself right before doc appointment) and consistent. Your scale is screwy but probably not in a predictable way! Replace it.
  • Shalva
    Shalva Posts: 55 Member
    I can't have a scale that does that .... it would make me crazy. I bought a good Tanita scale that I have had for years now and no matter how many times I get on and off of it it reads hte same (and trust me I have tried)

    I would make sure you aren't touch a wall and are standing still, replace the batteries... and if not get a new one.
  • Project2015
    Project2015 Posts: 43
    is your scale level, keep it on hard floor, No carpet., and remember your body weight fluxes between 1-2lbs a day
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Here you are again and have dropped what another 6 pounds in two weeks. I'm going to assume you haven't gotten help yet with your eating disorder since ALL of your posts seem to tell us either your weight or measurements.
    I'm very sad for you and thought you had sought therapy.
  • northbanu
    northbanu Posts: 366 Member
    The only difference I can think of is that I had my hands on my face when it said 107 instead of at my sides.

    Well, there ya go.
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    Would you please explain why you continue to start threads discussing these low weights?
  • bluecat145
    bluecat145 Posts: 144 Member
    I have sought therapy and I went to an appointment last week. I got worse and ate less than usual recently, but I'm bringing it back up to a normal amount, so that's why I may have dropped weight.
    However, I'm not sure if I've lost weight or stayed the same. Which weight should I go by? 102 or 107?
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    I have sought therapy and I went to an appointment last week. I got worse and ate less than usual recently, but I'm bringing it back up to a normal amount, so that's why I may have dropped weight.
    However, I'm not sure if I've lost weight or stayed the same. Which weight should I go by? 102 or 107?
    Ask the therapist.

    What did they tell you?
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