Best Scale?

Fitnot2thin
Fitnot2thin Posts: 89 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Well, after weighing myself today on the 2 different scales that are in this house, I know that one MUST be wrong. We are talking, a 28 lbs difference. I put the high number when I finally finished my profile, since I just joined today, I am letting that be my starting point until I know differently. I want accuracy, real accuracy, though, especially since I am just starting out. So, any preferences on decent home scales? I honestly, after that debacle, do not know how much I weigh.

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  • irisheyez718
    irisheyez718 Posts: 677 Member
    That's gotta be a bummer! I have the glass Weight Watchers scale, its pretty inexpensive and seems to be accurate. I weigh the same on the scale at the gym as I do on this one anyway. Good luck!
  • KaleidoscopeEyes1056
    KaleidoscopeEyes1056 Posts: 2,996 Member
    http://www.amazon.com/Gurin-Precision-Digital-Bathroom-Technology/dp/B006JTNWVK/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1340324992&sr=8-15&keywords=digital+bathroom+scale

    This is the one I had. It has great reviews and it works well. If you do get it, a word of advice would be to weigh yourself more than once at any time because sometimes the first number is inaccurate.

    I also had a Biggest Loser scale before this one. Waste of money. It said I was about 7 lbs heavier than every other scale I used. Do not buy it.
  • manderson27
    manderson27 Posts: 3,511 Member
    Put something that you already know the weight of on each scale and see which is more accurate. :smile:

    Mine is a really cheap electric thing I have had for years but it is accurate and matches the one at the gym.
  • hsandall
    hsandall Posts: 106 Member
    I love my Fitbit Aria Scale! Go to fitbit.com
  • 2FattyXFatty4
    2FattyXFatty4 Posts: 215 Member
    Well, after weighing myself today on the 2 different scales that are in this house, I know that one MUST be wrong. We are talking, a 28 lbs difference. I put the high number when I finally finished my profile, since I just joined today, I am letting that be my starting point until I know differently. I want accuracy, real accuracy, though, especially since I am just starting out. So, any preferences on decent home scales? I honestly, after that debacle, do not know how much I weigh.

    are the scales calibrated correctly? if they are analog scales that have the little pointer needle things, make sure they are on a flat surface, take it outside if you have to, because even the ridges in tile could throw it off. take something you know the real weight of, like a 5 lb bag of sugar and see what it says. then calibrate accordingly.
  • orishp
    orishp Posts: 214 Member
    This is the one I have http://www.amazon.com/EatSmart-Precision-Capacity-Recognition-Technology/dp/B004L6NTHU
    it measures body fat, water and lean mass as well as overall weight It is pretty sweet!

    The fat% measurement doesn't match the one my dietitian has, but at least I can see a trend
  • Celeigh12
    Celeigh12 Posts: 763 Member
    EatSmart makes great, really accurate scales.
  • KaleidoscopeEyes1056
    KaleidoscopeEyes1056 Posts: 2,996 Member
    Well, after weighing myself today on the 2 different scales that are in this house, I know that one MUST be wrong. We are talking, a 28 lbs difference. I put the high number when I finally finished my profile, since I just joined today, I am letting that be my starting point until I know differently. I want accuracy, real accuracy, though, especially since I am just starting out. So, any preferences on decent home scales? I honestly, after that debacle, do not know how much I weigh.

    are the scales calibrated correctly? if they are analog scales that have the little pointer needle things, make sure they are on a flat surface, take it outside if you have to, because even the ridges in tile could throw it off. take something you know the real weight of, like a 5 lb bag of sugar and see what it says. then calibrate accordingly.

    This is true. My scale was off by a few pounds because I have a walk in shower, thus a tilted floor. I put mine in the kitchen. As for weighing outside, I live in an apartment complex and do not want the neighbors to see me naked. :laugh:
  • Fitnot2thin
    Fitnot2thin Posts: 89 Member
    Thanks for all the advice! I think these are just old, they are my mom's. She swore off the scale long ago, and couldn't care less.

    And yes, Fatty, they are the ones with the little pointers! different every time. No telling. I'll start weigh ins once I choose a real scale. At this point wondering what the number is will be frustrating.

    Thanks again, you guys are an awesome help.
  • Briski1411
    Briski1411 Posts: 296 Member
    Which ever scale you choose to use will be fine regardless of what the number is. You just have to continue to use that same scale all the time. The number is just a place holder assigned to a measure of ur weight. What you are really wanting is for that place holder to go down. :happy: Good Luck we will be here for you....
  • Fitnot2thin
    Fitnot2thin Posts: 89 Member
    LOL the neighbors might thank you! You never know. ;)

    I am gonna get a digital one. These are old. Starting anew all the way round.
  • KaleidoscopeEyes1056
    KaleidoscopeEyes1056 Posts: 2,996 Member
    LOL the neighbors might thank you! You never know. ;)

    I am gonna get a digital one. These are old. Starting anew all the way round.

    Haha, I'm sure the neighbors who have kids will more than likely call the cops! :laugh:
  • Fitnot2thin
    Fitnot2thin Posts: 89 Member
    Which ever scale you choose to use will be fine regardless of what the number is. You just have to continue to use that same scale all the time. The number is just a place holder assigned to a measure of ur weight. What you are really wanting is for that place holder to go down. :happy: Good Luck we will be here for you....

    Good Point, and thank you! I will be here, likely daily, bombarding with questions,etc. Heads up!
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