Weight Loss with an Inaccurate Scale

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MikaykayRachel
MikaykayRachel Posts: 53
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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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  • SergeantSausage
    SergeantSausage Posts: 1,673 Member
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    Buy a scale?
  • MysticRealm
    MysticRealm Posts: 1,264 Member
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    Get a new scale.
  • delyn356
    delyn356 Posts: 145 Member
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    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.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,150 Member
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    Yep, get a new one!
  • Cliff280
    Cliff280 Posts: 3
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    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
  • Cliff280
    Cliff280 Posts: 3
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    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.
  • ZebsterBC
    ZebsterBC Posts: 198 Member
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    Buy a new scale or go to your Dr's office to weigh in. I've done that before.
  • thrashscara
    thrashscara Posts: 72 Member
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    Tape measure, a new pair of jeans in the size below, when you fit them that's a milestone!
  • KungfuPanda14
    KungfuPanda14 Posts: 17 Member
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    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!
  • MikaykayRachel
    MikaykayRachel Posts: 53
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    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.
  • MKEgal
    MKEgal Posts: 3,250 Member
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    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
  • atypicalsmith
    atypicalsmith Posts: 2,742 Member
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    It's obvious you need a new scale. There wasn't a reason to even ask this question!

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