Question about scales?

Funisweetsmart
Funisweetsmart Posts: 32 Member
edited September 19 in Motivation and Support
I went to the doctor's last week and got weighed. I was 8 lbs heavier on their scale. I was wearing clothes, but there is no way my clothes weigh 8 lbs. I have lost weight since starting. Maybe my scale is off or maybe their old school scale.

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  • Funisweetsmart
    Funisweetsmart Posts: 32 Member
    I went to the doctor's last week and got weighed. I was 8 lbs heavier on their scale. I was wearing clothes, but there is no way my clothes weigh 8 lbs. I have lost weight since starting. Maybe my scale is off or maybe their old school scale.
  • hclmom
    hclmom Posts: 5
    I totally understand your frustration! This happens all the time. Don't get discouraged; just keep weighing yourself on the same scale to gauge your success.

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  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    the most important thing is the beautiful smile in your pic

    the number on the scale is a frustrating animal most of the time

    if you must weigh yourself (I dont anymore) then use the same scale at the same time with the same birthday suit

    keep smiling:smile:
  • hiddensecant
    hiddensecant Posts: 2,446 Member
    Is it less than the last time you weighed there?

    The most accurate weight will be first thing in the morning after using the bathroom and before eating.
  • ngwife4life
    ngwife4life Posts: 569
    When do you suppose they last calibrated their scale? I would say most Dr. offices do not calibrate them nearly enough with all of the people hopping on and off them day in and day out. I used to weigh in at WW and had a lot of Dr. appointments and it was ALWAYS at least 5 pounds off at the Dr. I trusted the WW scales because I weighed on them weekly. Make sure you calibrate yours at home, too, though! As long as you do that and it's on a flat, level surface you've got nothing to worry about. Oh, and always weigh in the morning, after you've used the potty and totally nekkid. :blushing:
  • Funisweetsmart
    Funisweetsmart Posts: 32 Member
    I will continue to do it my way! Thanks for all the encouragement
  • MyaPapaya75
    MyaPapaya75 Posts: 3,143 Member
    I went to the doctor's last week and got weighed. I was 8 lbs heavier on their scale. I was wearing clothes, but there is no way my clothes weigh 8 lbs. I have lost weight since starting. Maybe my scale is off or maybe their old school scale.
    Just go by your scale at home its way easier ..as long as your losing on that then the next time u go to the Docs no matter what your wearing it will show a loss:flowerforyou:
  • Iceprincessk25
    Iceprincessk25 Posts: 1,888 Member
    I ALWAYS weigh a lot more than what my scale says at home when I'm at the Dr.

    But then again, my appointment is usually in the afternoon, I'm not naked and I usually haven't gone to the bathroom.

    I wouldn't weigh too much into it. :laugh: :laugh:
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