What is your recommended scale to use on your weight loss jo

HavenIryxia
HavenIryxia Posts: 116 Member
edited September 30 in Food and Nutrition
I am currently using an older scale kind of like the ones you used to see in doctor's offices. It is about 20 years old and there is nothing wrong with it but I am looking into getting one of the newer electric scales. I was interested in hearing about what scales you would suggest that are the most accurate out on the market right now. I feel like it is about time that I start using something that isn't so old and I am very concerned about the accuracy of the newer ones. Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks!

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  • genie98
    genie98 Posts: 62
    I actually purchased a $75 scale that is just like the ones the doctors use. It is the most accurate scale to use. I still have an electric one and it is consistently off by 1.5 lbs and usually on the bad side. The doctor scale I have been using for about 3 months now and love it. It is totally accurate and I always weigh at the same time.
  • deniseg31
    deniseg31 Posts: 667 Member
    I use the Weight Watchers (Blue glass) scale that I purchased at Target for either $25 or $30 can't remember which but I L:heart: VE it!!!
  • mlemonroe2
    mlemonroe2 Posts: 603
    I use the Wii Fit balance board. I think it's more important that you weigh yourself on the same scale when you do your weigh-ins rather than that scale being 100% accurate. Every scale is going to be different. Don't focus so much on the number on the scale, but rather the progress you are making and the way you feel!
  • Heidi1987
    Heidi1987 Posts: 191 Member
    I have a Salter Digital glass scale. looks nice, and it works fine. was only about £9
  • krystlpierce
    krystlpierce Posts: 71 Member
    It's important for a scale to be accurate, but more importantly keep in mind that if you are watching your weight you need to stick to one scale. Scales are like clocks, each one is always going to be different. I work in a doctors office and I use the scale at work because it's calibrated often. When my patients hop on the scale and they get discouraged because ours is about 5 pounds off from the one they usually use at home, I let them know to ignore what they just saw because it's always going to be different. If you change scales you need to stick with the new one and keep in mind that it's going to be a different reading from your last one on the old one. I know that didn't really answer your question but thought I'd put in my two cents :) hope it was helpful!
  • MFPfriend
    MFPfriend Posts: 1,121 Member
    I use a Taylor scale that measured body fat (the body fat wasn't really correct, though). I'm not sure of the full name, but it was a glass scale and ALWAYS accurate. We bought it two years ago for 30 dollars at kmart. I have heard many good reviews about the weight watchers scale, though, so you could check that one out too.

    I think the the most important thing to remember is weight can be affected by a number of things: water retention from excessive salt intake or from muscle repair. You can also gain muscle mass too, and since one pound of muscle is smaller than one pound of fat, you may not be losing weight, but could even be gaining weight while your body gets smaller (but unless you are taking steroids you probably won't be gaining more than one pound of muscle a week).

    In short, invest in a good scale, but get yourself a tape measure in case the scale ever disappoints you. The results may surprise you.
  • mommyrox05
    mommyrox05 Posts: 238
    I have a weight watchers digital scale and LOVE it! It was reasonably priced $25-$35. I would say weighing on the same scale especially when you are weighing in is very important.
  • HavenIryxia
    HavenIryxia Posts: 116 Member
    Thank you guys so much for the awesome feedback. All of your input will definitely help me decide. I just wasn't sure which direction to go. Thanks for responding! :D
  • HavenIryxia
    HavenIryxia Posts: 116 Member
    I was considering getting this one. Any ideas on what to expect?

    http://www.amazon.com/Eatsmart-Precision-Bathroom-Technology-440-Pounds/dp/B0032TNPOE/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I2ULNMW670Q42Y&colid=1YR8C1ZBP2BV1
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