Scales - which do you have?

Judas_Queen
Judas_Queen Posts: 251 Member
edited October 2 in Health and Weight Loss
I need to buy a set of scales to weigh my lardy-*kitten* :)

I live in the UK... don't know if that makes a difference!

Just want to know what scales others have, and what scales you guys would recommend. I'd like digital ones that I can use in kilo's OR pounds OR stones, and ones that take into account height etc (unless that is actually useless and there is no benefit from that!)

Thanks in advance you BEAUTIFUL MFP'ers1

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  • Helice
    Helice Posts: 1,075 Member
    um id say any scales really.
    im in England, and every pair of scales i have ever used has been stone and pounds..
    but im sure if u preferred kilos u could hunt for one..
  • MelanieHodgkiss1962
    MelanieHodgkiss1962 Posts: 49
    I have a set of salter scales, which you can use either lbs,sts or kilos. I have mine set on lbs as that is what the site uses and is easier than trying to convert from one to the other!
  • MelanieHodgkiss1962
    MelanieHodgkiss1962 Posts: 49
    p.s; they are digital scales as well
  • FatDadSlim
    FatDadSlim Posts: 497 Member
    This looks good
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Omron-BF508-Composition-Monitor-Bathroom/dp/B0033AGBVG/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1315556540&sr=8-6
  • adross3
    adross3 Posts: 606 Member
    Taylor BMI. I've had it 5 yrs.

    http://www.taylorusa.com/weight-management/bmi-scales/body-mass-index-bmi-scale-1.html

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Taylor-5703-BMI-Electronic-Bath-Scale-/370505861333?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5643dec8d5

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Digital-Glass-Scale-Body-Weight-BMI-Fat-Bone-Electronic-/350480111677?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item519a3e183d
  • martinh78
    martinh78 Posts: 601
    Salter "Stow" 9147 Scale.

    Asda Living or Boots online = £25, think Tesco and Amazon do them as well. I got mine in store at Asda.

    Mine are proving accurate and reliable :o)
  • DaveyGravy
    DaveyGravy Posts: 283 Member
    I have EKS doctors mechanical scales now, I love them!
  • Judas_Queen
    Judas_Queen Posts: 251 Member
    This looks good
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Omron-BF508-Composition-Monitor-Bathroom/dp/B0033AGBVG/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1315556540&sr=8-6

    thanks! just had a look on there and a browse on the net and buying them :) thanks!
  • nealawyatt
    nealawyatt Posts: 9 Member
    Tesco has a set for about £15 I think they were. They are sound, they do kg, stone and lbs readings. Im in Liverpool, so I imagin your Tescos will have the sme stock.
  • SRH7
    SRH7 Posts: 2,037 Member
    I've got a basic Salter digital set of scales that are the most accurate I've used in that I can hop on and off several times and it always reads the same and it matches my weight when I get weighed by my GP practice nurse on check-ups.

    It does kg and stones/lbs and I got it cheap at TK Maxx and Argos also stock Salter. It does nothing more than let me know my weight, but I think that's enough - you can do all your BMI calculations etc online and I've heard the scales with fat monitors are not accurate.

    It's also good for weighing my suitcase when going on holiday!

    I've checked and the one I have (V1225) doesn't seem to be available any more but I suspect any Salter digital scale would be equally good.
  • SmileandbeHealthy
    SmileandbeHealthy Posts: 4
    I need to buy a set of scales to weigh my lardy-*kitten* :)

    I live in the UK... don't know if that makes a difference!

    Just want to know what scales others have, and what scales you guys would recommend. I'd like digital ones that I can use in kilo's OR pounds OR stones, and ones that take into account height etc (unless that is actually useless and there is no benefit from that!)

    Thanks in advance you BEAUTIFUL MFP'ers1

    Hey,
    THis is completely unrelated to your question ;) but how did you do the photo in your profile pic?? I want to be able to create a photo such as this to motivate myself by seeing what I would really look like at my goal:)
    Thanks in advance for any help!
  • Charrah
    Charrah Posts: 60
    I think buying scales is a real predicament, do you go for digital or old fashioned etc.
    I got some really good Salter ones from Boots so you can get Advantage points too! They are digital and can be set to lbs, stones and kg. Sound like they would suit you. They were about £35.00 I think.
    Hope this helps.
    x
  • lilyinlove
    lilyinlove Posts: 441 Member
    I got the cheap one from Argos, it weighs in kg,lbs and st. And its digital as well. See if they have any on offer. I have had mine for 3 years and it still works, just recently changed the battery.



    http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/8328021/c_1/1|category_root|Health+and+personal+care|14418350/c_2/2|14418350|Health+monitors+and+aids|14418375/c_3/3|cat_14418375|Scales|14418376.htm
  • Judas_Queen
    Judas_Queen Posts: 251 Member
    I need to buy a set of scales to weigh my lardy-*kitten* :)

    I live in the UK... don't know if that makes a difference!

    Just want to know what scales others have, and what scales you guys would recommend. I'd like digital ones that I can use in kilo's OR pounds OR stones, and ones that take into account height etc (unless that is actually useless and there is no benefit from that!)

    Thanks in advance you BEAUTIFUL MFP'ers1

    Hey,
    THis is completely unrelated to your question ;) but how did you do the photo in your profile pic?? I want to be able to create a photo such as this to motivate myself by seeing what I would really look like at my goal:)
    Thanks in advance for any help!

    I got it on myvirtualmodel or somthing! i can't remember exactly, but goodle virtual model and you can change her weight, height etc! and dress her up! hahaha!
  • fieldfare
    fieldfare Posts: 25
    Got some Salter digital ones a couple of years ago, think they cost about £20 at the time - they've got two settings to weigh in either kg or stones, pounds and ounces. I wonder about their accuracy once in a while so check by getting on with/without a bag of flour or something, haha. Still accurate so far.
  • ackeebee
    ackeebee Posts: 1,042 Member
    I need to buy a set of scales to weigh my lardy-*kitten* :)

    I live in the UK... don't know if that makes a difference!

    Just want to know what scales others have, and what scales you guys would recommend. I'd like digital ones that I can use in kilo's OR pounds OR stones, and ones that take into account height etc (unless that is actually useless and there is no benefit from that!)

    Thanks in advance you BEAUTIFUL MFP'ers1

    hi there, i am in the UK too :-)
    I own a SALTER body analyser which i bought at argos. I think it was about 25 quid. I am still getting use to it and sometime i do have my doubts. In fact, the first one i bought about a month and a half ago i had to return it as it started to give error msgs for no reason. Gor a replacement and so far it seems to be working ok. Yes, it take into consideration your age, sez, height etc and apart from the weight, also gives you body fat, water and musle percentages. i use it as a guide as i still question the accuracy.
  • ackeebee
    ackeebee Posts: 1,042 Member
    I have a set of salter scales, which you can use either lbs,sts or kilos. I have mine set on lbs as that is what the site uses and is easier than trying to convert from one to the other!

    this sounds like the same one i have :-)
  • melanie3103
    melanie3103 Posts: 246 Member
    Hi,

    I would recommend mine - I bought Weight Watchers Digital Scales. This is a slightly older model, but something like these :

    http://www.zimbio.com/Weight+Watchers+Weigh-in/articles/_I2mWCFs7Ej/Weight+Watcher+Scale+Conair+WW39+Digital+Glass

    I like that you can jump on and off, to get repeat readings and it's always the same - some scales you get on and off, and you get a 2-3lbs difference each time you try. Which can be frustrating.

    I like mine - plus you can switch between KGs, Lbs or St/lbs. Which is handy.
  • coatsie79
    coatsie79 Posts: 187 Member
    Salter from Asda for a tenner. Pounds/Kilos/Stones.
  • SmileandbeHealthy
    SmileandbeHealthy Posts: 4

    I got it on myvirtualmodel or somthing! i can't remember exactly, but goodle virtual model and you can change her weight, height etc! and dress her up! hahaha!

    Thanks so much:)
  • dietcoke281
    dietcoke281 Posts: 226 Member
    We have Weightwatchers scales in my house. They're great, you can weigh yourself in stones, pounds of kgs, and they have 1/4, half and 3/4 pound measurements.
  • sandradi11
    sandradi11 Posts: 29
    I love my Weight Watchers digital scales and you can switch between Lbs & Kg.
    Mum has Salter digital ones and very happy with them too.
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