scales--to buy or not to buy?

:happy: I actually bought myself one of the WW ones at target and love it, :smooched:

I have a scale and I weigh everyday.... I know that sometimes that's not a good thing... but it helps to keep me focused. It keeps me from cheating too much because I don't want to see it go up. I plan, when I reach my goal, to lose a few pounds under that goal and weigh everyday to see be sure that the weight does not come back... but still have a few pounds to play around with when I feel to urge to splurge

I think everyone is different... I know some on here say they only weight once a week or so... but for me, I need the everyday reminder that I do not want to go back to where I was.

I am with Isalazarii...I weigh everyday and have for about two years. Keeps me focused and on target.

A scale is a good thing to have around as long as you dont allow all of your confidence to hinge on what the scale says. There are alot of scales out there with all sorts of fancy options that I wont get in to. The advice I will give you is to stay away from analog scales (The old fashioned kind that has a dial as opposed to a digital display.) These use a spring mechanism to calulate your wait. Problem is the spring wears out quick and the scales accuracy goes out the window. Look for a multi load cell or "digital display scale. These scales have anywhere from 4 to 12 electronic sensors spread throughout the scale and not only do not ware out like a spring but also do a better job getting an accurate wait regardless of your center of balance as it is using the entire surface of the scale to measure you weight. You can get a good digital scale for anywhere from 29.99 and up. When you get the to store try out the displays. (unless your afraid someone is looking over your shoulder lol). Use the same scale three times and see if it gives you the same weight each time. A scales ability to provide the same weight over and over as you step on and off of it is referred to as repeatability and good repeatability is a sure fire sign that you've got yourself a good accurate scale. I think something basic like that would be ideal for someone just getting back on the scale. If your interested in scales that calculate your BMI (Body mass index) or hydration level, or even a scale that track your progress let me know and I would be glad to share some info in this area. Anyhoo, hope the info was helpful.

I recently rejoined MFP and immediately went and bought a scale for the first time in my life. For me personally, I love having the scale. It helps me focus and hold myself accountable.

I like having a scale in the house. When I gain weight, I'm like I need to watch what I eat or I need to exercise more. But when I loose weight I'm like I'm doing good yay that's cool. lol

Of course, it is everyone's individual choice, but I encourage people to weight themselves regularly. Some people advocate for that, while other's don't. I personally weigh myself everyday, first thing in the morning after getting up and going to the bathroom:blushing: . I know some people only weight once a week, but I have found, for me, that weighing once a day keeps me in check and if I see my weight start creeping up, I can do something about it rather than waiting a whole week. Of course, keep in mind many factors affect your daily weight: time of month ( for women), salt intake, hourly fluctuations in your weight...It is easy to become obsessed, but I believe owning a scale and weighing yourself regularly is an important tool to successful weight loss.

Good luck!:drinker: