what type of scale do you use?

[GenaW828 117]

I bought a scale and this thing varies so much!! one day I will be one weight then the next its 6lbs smaller then the next I'm up 2lbs....I don't know if its me..the way I'm standing or how it sits on the floor. What scales do you all recommend? I need help because this is pissing me off lol.

[SuperDave 1,115]

Your scale is probably fine. Your weight can vary every day. I would recommend weighing yourself less often. I try to stick to just once a week. Otherwise the ups and downs drive me crazy!

[SuperDave 1,115]

To answer the original question, I use a digital scale I got at costco. It seems to be right on with the scale at the surgeons office.

[Jerr_Bear 241]

I bought this one a few years ago from amazon, it does the job. I find that it can be anywhere from 1.5-3 lbs off from the scale at the doctor's office. I'm fine with that as long as the number keeps going down every time I weight myself.

[LeeBee17 80]

I use the Fitbit scale (Aria) and it syncs with my Fitbit and MyFitnessPal apps.

I weigh myself almost every day...which works for some people, not for others. Like you, my weight fluctuates (±0.5-1.5 lbs), and as long as you know and are mentally prepared for it, it's ok!

My scale typically weighs me as 1 lb less than the Dr's office scale.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I bought a scale and this thing varies so much!! one day I will be one weight then the next its 6lbs smaller then the next I'm up 2lbs....I don't know if its me..the way I'm standing or how it sits on the floor. What scales do you all recommend? I need help because this is pissing me off lol.

You weight varies. I don't weigh myself at home at all.The scale isn't the most accurate way of monitoring your progress. I only weigh myself at the doctor or once a month, whichever comes first. If you must weigh yourself, I would recommend no more than once a week at the same time of day in the same place. Otherwise it will always be inconsistent.

[GenaW828 117]

I hadn't weighed my self in a while but I got on and it said 296 then the next day was 291 then this morning was 293...all of this in a 3 day span....I don't know if it varies that much...how can you lose 6 lbs in less then 24hrs...grr!!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

You could weigh yourself 3 times a day and get 3 different weights. +/- 5 lbs is entirely normal.

[GenaW828 117]

that's just depressing and discouraging.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

that's just depressing and discouraging.

It's just another reason why the scale is not the best way to monitor your progress. Look for NSV and take your measurements. Even when the scale doesn't move, you'll get a better view of your progress.

[jane13 2,256]

Digital from Walmart, bought it years ago. I don't move it around the house it pretty much stays in the same spot and its pretty accurate. will be nice to not stress test it by hopefully 2016.

[LeeBee17 80]

I hadn't weighed my self in a while but I got on and it said 296 then the next day was 291 then this morning was 293...all of this in a 3 day span....I don't know if it varies that much...how can you lose 6 lbs in less then 24hrs...grr!!

Our weight fluctuates based on so many different factors: Water retention, hydration, sodium, food consumed, if you're female also your cycle has an impact. Don't stress about it! It's totally normal. Just look for weight loss over time (like once a month)... also I agree with BLERDgirl who says to weight at the same time of day/same scale/same place. For me, it's in the morning, before my coffee

[Jerr_Bear 241]

It's just not efficient for a body at any weight to maintain an exact weight down to the pound. As you take in varying amounts of food and Water from day to day, your body weight will fluctuate by several pounds. The amount of other factors that play into this are too many to count. As long as the overall trend is down and not up, you will be ok. And stop weighing yourself EVERYDAY!

[GenaW828 117]

Thanks Guys!! I don't go back to the doc till June and I want to be close to 250 by then. Maybe unrealistic but I'm also going on a cruise at the end of June and want to look cute (I'm already cute just more cute ) so that's why I'm kinda stressing about the numbers...I have had NSV I can get in a size 22 and i haven't been in that since i was 18 so YAY for that.