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    Weight Loss with an Inaccurate Scale

    Posts: 53
    edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
    No, I'm not claiming I weigh less than what my scale tells me. But I can go from 158 to 170 in 30 seconds according to my scale. Obviously, it's not entirely accurate. I don't live near a gym so it's not like I can go weigh myself there. Anyone have any ideas on how to check my weight? (I can't do the bathtub thing, since I lack that.)

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    • Posts: 1,673 Member
      Buy a scale?
    • Posts: 1,264 Member
      Get a new scale.
    • Posts: 145 Member
      Get a new scale! You can find afforable, but quality ones on Amazon. Or you can use other methods to track your progress such as taking measurements / photos.
    • Posts: 15,151 Member
      Yep, get a new one!
    • Posts: 3
      Weigh your self same time same place every time take the first weight. Never weigh yourself on uneven floors ,carpeted floors or floating floors. Remember that your weight at a specific time is not what matters. It is the decline over time that is important.
      I don't mean to be gross here, but the fact is eliminating body waste can change weight by 2 to three pounds. A large glass of water can add a pound, bathing can add weight. An cloths add weight.
      Most scales are "spring " scales. They are affected by temperature, and
    • Posts: 3
      Cliff280 wrote: »
      Weigh your self same time same place every time take the first weight. Never weigh yourself on uneven floors ,carpeted floors or floating floors. Remember that your weight at a specific time is not what matters. It is the decline over time that is important.
      I don't mean to be gross here, but the fact is eliminating body waste can change weight by 2 to three pounds. A large glass of water can add a pound, bathing can add weight. An cloths add weight.
      Most scales are "spring " scales. They are affected by temperature, and
      vary 2 to 3 pounds just by the way you stand on them.
      You can get a decent set at Wal-Mart for
      Under $30.
      Digital scales are more accurate than the dial pointer kind.
    • Posts: 198 Member
      Buy a new scale or go to your Dr's office to weigh in. I've done that before.
    • Posts: 72 Member
      Tape measure, a new pair of jeans in the size below, when you fit them that's a milestone!
    • Posts: 17 Member
      Here in the UK you can go into Boots (which is like a cosmetics/drug store) and they have those big scales like in the gym. I believe you pay 50p or so. I have the same problem which my scales and they are digital ones that were not that inexpensive so I don't want to buy another just incase the same thing happens. I weighed in at the doctors when I went, too.

      Good luck!
    • Posts: 53
      It frustrates me because my scale keeps telling me I'm gaining weight when I'm fitting into smaller pairs of pants. Sigh. Probably will buy a new one.
    • Posts: 3,250 Member
      So you know you're progressing. That's great! :smiley:
      Take measurements too.
      Weighing at the doctor's office is a good idea.
      If you can afford it, get a new scale.
      https://www.google.com/#q=buy+a+bathroom+scale+online
    • Posts: 2,742 Member
      It's obvious you need a new scale. There wasn't a reason to even ask this question!
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