Need a Good Scale Before I Go Crazy!

[alondralibre 0]

I'm trying not to become a slave to the scale, but I would like to track my weight loss progress without having to go to the doctor all the time. I bought a Biggest Loser scale for $20. The user reviews said it was good, but my experience has been horrible. Just today, mine claims that I've gained 7 pounds since this morning. Yes, I had lunch at a restaurant with friends, but I didn't eat THAT much!

Can anyone recommend a good scale that will accommodate up to 350 pounds? I'd like to spend no more than $50, but I'll spend more if I have to. I just don't want to go crazy from dealing with wildly inaccurate readings. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

[elcee 3,342]

You need to stop weighing more than once a day as your weight fluctuates naturally throughout the day. It doesn't matter what scale you buy the same will always happen.

You should pick a time and weigh at the same time. Generally it is not recommended to weigh more than once a week but I still do it daily, that is one habit I can't break. The best time to weigh is first thing in the morning, before you have had anything to eat or drink and before you shower. That way you will get a more accurate indication of any gains or losses. Be aware though that sometimes you will gain from day to day just because of Fluid , hormones etc which is why the weekly reading is the more important one.

[Melissannde 41]

I bought a Taylor scale from Amazon.com. I don't remember how much I paid for it, but I doubt it was more than 30.00, as I am frugal.

The increase of 7lbs might be due to sodium in restaurant foods. Give yourself a day or two, drink lots of Water and see what the scale says.

[PackersFan 4]

Oh man... I know what you're saying about those stupid scales. Even though I try to limit myself to once a day in the mornings, sometimes I'll get on and off my scale several times in a row - and it can fluctuate as much as 7 pounds within 10 seconds. It's a digital scale and although I can't be sure, I think it may be posessed. I found out that our HR department has one of those old fashioned doctor's scales with the sliding medal number thingies. So I weigh there a few times a week to find out my "real" weight. Of course - I could never afford one of those kinds of scales for my own home, unless I luck out at a yard sale!

Good luck finding a good one!

[tinaaw7 7]

I'm trying not to become a slave to the scale, but I would like to track my weight loss progress without having to go to the doctor all the time. I bought a Biggest Loser scale for $20. The user reviews said it was good, but my experience has been horrible. Just today, mine claims that I've gained 7 pounds since this morning. Yes, I had lunch at a restaurant with friends, but I didn't eat THAT much!

Can anyone recommend a good scale that will accommodate up to 350 pounds? I'd like to spend no more than $50, but I'll spend more if I have to. I just don't want to go crazy from dealing with wildly inaccurate readings. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

[tinaaw7 7]

I have been using a scale that is vey good and accurate. It is a homedics scale beige in color, it looks like a heavy piece of ceramic tile. I have had it for about 5years and works wonderfully, it is sometimes maybe a lb off, very close to professional scales. It range from about 50 dol or below depending on store, or coupons used. i bought mine from bed bath and beyond for cheaper, but you may be able to get one at www.homedics.com or online. it is 59.99 there free shipping and the model number is sc-475. I hope this helps, i love my scale. thanks Tina

[rosstheboss 21]

I'm trying not to become a slave to the scale, but I would like to track my weight loss progress without having to go to the doctor all the time. I bought a Biggest Loser scale for $20. The user reviews said it was good, but my experience has been horrible. Just today, mine claims that I've gained 7 pounds since this morning. Yes, I had lunch at a restaurant with friends, but I didn't eat THAT much!

Can anyone recommend a good scale that will accommodate up to 350 pounds? I'd like to spend no more than $50, but I'll spend more if I have to. I just don't want to go crazy from dealing with wildly inaccurate readings. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

[rosstheboss 21]

Try to weight only once a day in the AM. Your weight can change a lot during the day. Keep in mine a Gallon of Water weighs 8.9/lbs!

so if you are drinking a lot of water plus your food! the scale will change a lot. I use a digital scale don't remember the name was probably $30 or so

[RGVT78 5]

This is the scale that I bought 2 years ago on Amazon. I LOVE it, or as much as I can love a scale. I weigh every day in the morning, at the same time every day. I only count on Wednesday morning, but if I move up or down, I look to see what I had the day before, and if I slipped on something, then I know to be careful that day. I don't let the scale rule me, but it helps me keep on track and stay honest.

Here is the link on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001KXZ808/ref=wms_ohs_product_T2

[Jess55 97]

What everyone else said. It's not your scale, if you weigh in the am and pm your weight will be higher in the pm due to eating, drinking etc

[alondralibre 0]

Thank you so much everyone. I figured my weight would fluctuate throughout the day, but I was only expecting two to three pounds. I went ahead and returned the Biggest Loser scale because it was tainted in my eyes. But I will be sure to have much more reasonable expectations for the next scale I buy.

@ Ross the Boss: I had no idea a gallon of Water weighed that much! I know the containers seem kind of heavy, but I never thought about putting that weight into your body.

@ Packers Fan: My scale was doing the same thing! I think I would have left well enough alone if it didn't give such different readings in such a short amount of time. That's what made me start thinking that it was a piece of junk. Since I'm disciplining myself to eat better and exercise, then I guess I can use that same discipline to quit jumping on the scale all the time.