scale question (for those of us trying to lose weight)

snwb08 Posted: Jan 18, 2008 10:38 AM

scale question (for those of us trying to lose weight)

which do you think is more accurate: the dr. style scale where you have to slide the things over (sorry i really don't know if there's a name for it) or the digital types?

there is like a 3 lb difference between the scale at WW (digital) and the one at the gym (not digital). I know a couple of them are off, but i'm never sure which one to go by! what do you guys think.

lkdrnw Posted: Jan 18, 2008 10:41 AM

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THe non-digital is more accurate--as long as it is calibrated. I usually get on the digital one, but I put a weight on it first to make sure it is accurate!!

EverlovingEv Posted: Jan 18, 2008 10:42 AM

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Non digital is more accurate.

Make sure that the pointy thing is in the middle when there is nothing on the scale and it's set to Zero - get it? If it is - then it's going to give you your accurate weight.

snwb08 Posted: Jan 18, 2008 10:43 AM

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Posted by lkdrnw

THe non-digital is more accurate--as long as it is calibrated. I usually get on the digital one, but I put a weight on it first to make sure it is accurate!!

hm.. good thinking. this is why i don't have a scale at home. My mom used to tell me she weighed 120 lbs, all happy. i'm like no you don't mom. I got on her scale it was 15 lbs off!!! NUTS.

snwb08 Posted: Jan 18, 2008 10:44 AM

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okay well so far i love your answers because i'm 3 lbs less on the non-digital! thanks for the tips though... i have to check for that pointy thing. haven't noticed it.

mRm2008 Posted: Jan 18, 2008 10:50 AM

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YES the calibrated scales are most accurate!!

shopaholic07 Posted: Jan 18, 2008 01:59 PM

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Hmm......what about the home scales that you just step on and there is a dial that shows your weight?

Future Mulligan Posted: Jan 18, 2008 02:18 PM

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i think you should just stick to weighing yourself on one scale if you are only concerned with tracking weight loss whether the starting weight was right or not - you can still track your progress.....i always use the same scale, weight at the same time everyday and i always weigh myself naked!! for consistency of course

bemyyoko Posted: Jan 18, 2008 03:25 PM

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Posted by Future Mulligan

i think you should just stick to weighing yourself on one scale if you are only concerned with tracking weight loss whether the starting weight was right or not - you can still track your progress.....i always use the same scale, weight at the same time everyday and i always weigh myself naked!! for consistency of course

that's what i do too.
Naked, and at the same time each day. I know my scale isn't giving me the right weight to start at, but it's been pretty accurate with the gain and loss...