starting weight discrepancy.
 

The first full day of my diet started Weds 9/22/10. I weighed in at a shocking 193ish, but for some reason, and to my relief, the very next day I
was at 188ish on a different scale, not sure which is the right starting weight.

Would u go with the higher weight from an old analog scale, or the lower weight on a more accurate digital scale? :?:

I think it's impossible to lose 5lbs overnight after one day on a diet. LOL wouldn't that be nice tho. :carrot:

I should also mention I weighed myself nude both times and at the same time of day on the same part of the floor.

so what say you?

janky scale or miraculous 5lb. loss?

In my experience, different scales have different readings. Even my digital scale has different readings depending on several factors. I unfortunately have a small tile area in my master bathroom (the rest is carpet) and have to move it to use it. So I always make sure that I line it up in the same spot because it can be up to a 2lb difference!

I would say, pick a scale and the starting weight you had on that one, and stick to that one. A note on digital, I have found them to be more accurate until the batteries start going low. :)

ok so i picked the digital one because 188 sounded better at the time, but now i wish i could count all 12lbs as a loss! LOL can't have it both ways tho.

I'd pop into your Dr. and see what theirs says. Most offices don't mind if you call ahead and let them know you want to use it. Then take the weight that is closest.

Nothing is more disappointing than going to the Dr and seeing that your "real" weight is 5-10 pounds more than the one you've had at home (that's when I pitched the bathroom scale and stuck with the wii)

It doesn't really matter in the scheme of things. I'd suggest picking 190, because it splits the difference, and makes the math easier to count (I sort of wish I had done that).

exactly kaplods.

I measure by weight at the moment, because it is an "instant gratification" sort of measurement. If I were to measure by actual measurements, it would drive me nuts HAHA.

I say go with the weight of the scale you will be using most often b/c at least you can compare the difference to determine actual loss. Good job on the loss though!:carrot:

Originally Posted by 4star:
I say go with the weight of the scale you will be using most often b/c at least you can compare the difference to determine actual loss. Good job on the loss though!:carrot:

thanks everyone! i think i will take 4star's and lazylioness' advice since it's what i have been doing. i have never stepped back on that analog scale :devil:, so i guess i should just go by the digital one i use all the time.

i also wish i had taken my measurements before i started, b/c i know i have lost plenty of inches i can feel it in my clothes.

Originally Posted by JayLei:
I'd pop into your Dr. and see what theirs says. Most offices don't mind if you call ahead and let them know you want to use it. Then take the weight that is closest.

Nothing is more disappointing than going to the Dr and seeing that your "real" weight is 5-10 pounds more than the one you've had at home (that's when I pitched the bathroom scale and stuck with the wii)

i hate the dr's scale, because i always have on clothes and weigh more. the good thing is tho, every time i go they weigh me and print out a visit summary at the end, i keep them and it's a good record to have so i can see what i have weighed over the years.

Originally Posted by JayLei:
I'd pop into your Dr. and see what theirs says. Most offices don't mind if you call ahead and let them know you want to use it. Then take the weight that is closest.

Nothing is more disappointing than going to the Dr and seeing that your "real" weight is 5-10 pounds more than the one you've had at home (that's when I pitched the bathroom scale and stuck with the wii)

Probably won't work if she wants to keep weighing in nude. But, who knows, maybe it's a different kind of office. :)

Whenever I'm going to weigh on a new scale in clothes (such as at the doctor's office or at my TOPS group meeting) I weigh myself before the appointment/meeting in the clothes so I know how much of a difference there is between my scale and the other scale. I do this the first time, and then occasionally afterward.

By doing that, I've also learned that almost all of my outfits weigh about 2 lbs (a little more if I'm wearing heavy denim jeans and/or a heavy sweater rather than "normal weight" clothes).

If I start to see wider discrepancies than normal, it usually means the battery in my scale is going dead. It does eventually warn me when the battery is getting low, but it seems to go wonky for a few weeks before that happens.