Scale...which is the best?

coolchick03270
coolchick03270 Posts: 62
edited October 7 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm sure this has been asked before, but I'm short on time trying to research it. Can I get suggestions on the BEST type weight scale that is reasonably priced? I have one now, but I don't trust it- seems to be finicky and give me different readings.
Thank you.

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  • oneIT
    oneIT Posts: 388 Member
    I got a bowflex one and seems pretty good.
  • FrenchMob
    FrenchMob Posts: 1,167 Member
    You can't go wrong with any Tanita or OMRON scales. They've been around for ages.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    I don't think there is a huge difference between most of the main stream scales. Go to target of someplace like that and pick one, then use that scale EXCLUSIVELY.

    You shouldn't care all that much about what the scale says... what you should care about is the trend of that number. I don't care if the number says 125 or 175... as long as it consistently says less today than it did last week. The long term trend is what you care about... not the actual day-to-day number.
  • fitaliciag
    fitaliciag Posts: 373
    I got a $40 scale from bed bath and beyond that tells me weight, fat%, water %, bone % and muscle %!!! it's awesome
  • BobDierk
    BobDierk Posts: 11
    My wife got me an EatSmart scale for Christmas. She found it on the internet as it was highly rated for accuracy. After using it for a week or so, I can attest that it is much less finnicky than my old one. It also has a nice tempered glass top and a large easy to read display.
  • whitmer23
    whitmer23 Posts: 7
    I have a Tanita - it has 2 user settings plus a guest setting, reads if you are active, male or female and BMI. Cost was around $50-65 and its always on the money.
  • loved1
    loved1 Posts: 206 Member
    I use the Wii Board. It tracks and shows you a chart of your weight/BMI over time.
  • kailysimpson
    kailysimpson Posts: 56
    I use the Wii Board. It tracks and shows you a chart of your weight/BMI over time.

    I also used the Wii board... until I went to my Dr and was 7 pounds LESS than what my Wii said.....

    This week at Costco, the Weight Watchers glass digital scale is on sale for like $15. I just bought one yesterday after the epic fail with my Wii balance board! It's a good scale, digital and all of that stuff :)
  • coolchick03270
    coolchick03270 Posts: 62
    I use the Wii Board. It tracks and shows you a chart of your weight/BMI over time.

    I also used the Wii board... until I went to my Dr and was 7 pounds LESS than what my Wii said.....

    This week at Costco, the Weight Watchers glass digital scale is on sale for like $15. I just bought one yesterday after the epic fail with my Wii balance board! It's a good scale, digital and all of that stuff :)


    Oooh!! $15 bucks sounds great! Unfortunately, I don't have a Costco membership :(
  • MaryDreamer
    MaryDreamer Posts: 439
    My Tanita digital gives me a different reading everytime I get on it! It changes with the way you stand. And it's difficult to try to stand the exact same way every time. It was expensive from Bed Bath and Beyond and I just wish it was more accurate.
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