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02-13-2012, 07:11 AM
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Viking Barbarian
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: South Windsor, CT
Posts: 100
S/C/G: 298/226/120
Height: 5'8"
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Scales...what do you use?
We have a very cheap one that always needs to be re-calibrated every single time you step on it, so I was wondering what a (cheap/decently priced) one would be, if anyone has any suggestions. Should I go digital, or do they have the same problem? I'm tired of using scales elsewhere and finding it says I'm 20lbs heavier or 10lbs lighter. It makes me feel I have no accurate idea of what I actually weigh. Thanks.
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02-13-2012, 10:27 AM
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TimeForAChange
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Roselawn, IN
Posts: 70
S/C/G: 202/202/140
Height: 5'5"
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I usually good/cheap scale is around 20-30 bucks. At least that's what I paid for mine, I know it's not perfect, it might be a pound off or so but it's sturdy and doesn't have to be re calibrated everyday.
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02-13-2012, 11:39 AM
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Viking Barbarian
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: South Windsor, CT
Posts: 100
S/C/G: 298/226/120
Height: 5'8"
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Yeah i think ours was like ten just because we needed one after moving. It works to know we are fat, but how fat is a mystery haha.
My mom weighs 117-120 without fail, at home, doctors, etc. here she is at least 130 so it's a bit off haha
I'd like to think because of this by default I'm lighter...but that's just wishful hah and could get me in trouble with my diet fast
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02-13-2012, 11:44 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 725
S/C/G: S-218/C-170/G-159 & 24.9 BMI
Height: 5'7"-BMI-26.6=OVERWEIGHT
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I bought a $10.00 scale at WalMart a few months ago but the numbers and the little lines were so small, I couldn't tell what my weight was when I looked down. I was fed up with that type of scale, so I went to WalMart and bought a digital Health-O-Meter ($20.00) and I LOVE LOVE IT! I feel that it is VERY accurate. The first time I used it, I got off and on the scale 3 times and each time it read the exact same weight. I am very pleased with it. I prefer the digital scale. It was definitely worth it.
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02-15-2012, 10:38 PM
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Pinup extraordinaire!
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Augusta, GA
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Height: 5'8"
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LAgreeneyes
I was fed up with that type of scale, so I went to WalMart and bought a digital Health-O-Meter ($20.00) and I LOVE LOVE IT! I feel that it is VERY accurate.
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I just posted this same questions elsewhere, this is good to know, need to go buy a new one on Friday. Mine is all kinds of messed up.
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02-16-2012, 10:18 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Louisiana
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tessendicott
I just posted this same questions elsewhere, this is good to know, need to go buy a new one on Friday. Mine is all kinds of messed up.
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I am sooooooooooooo loving this new scale. It also weighs in ounces. My weight last week was 196.0. I weighed myself 2 days ago (because I have been doing terrible with my eating - too much snacking). Well, the scale let me know that. My weight was 196.4 ounces. So the snacking packed on .4 oz. A few more snacks and the weight would have been 1 more lb.
You will NOT be disappointed at all. I am a tough consumer when it comes to finding a good product that I'm happy with. I am very picky and hardly nothing can satisfy me or make me happy but this scale did it.
Good luck and keep us posted.
Last edited by LAgreeneyes; 02-16-2012 at 10:19 AM.
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02-17-2012, 07:11 AM
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Viking Barbarian
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: South Windsor, CT
Posts: 100
S/C/G: 298/226/120
Height: 5'8"
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I need to take a trip over to Wallyworld soon then, if it works that good and is that cheap I'm all over it.
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01-26-2013, 11:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 255
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Height: 5'10
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I use a Biggest Loser glass scale that i purchased from Bed Bath and Beyond. I like it. It is very accurate and dont forget to use your 20% off coupon!
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01-27-2013, 08:03 AM
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Almost there!
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 253
S/C/G: 212/163.8/130
Height: 5'4
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cvs has a digital one for 10 bucks. I have this one. Not sure the accuracy, if I get on it, then off then again, the weight will stay the same (I guess it has a short term memory). If I get on it, put a totally different weight on, such as touching my foot lightly on it, then I get on it again, the weight will be different. Sometimes within a pound difference. It could also be that my 4 year old got ahold of it and dropped it, not far but who knows, maybe that damaged it.
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02-20-2013, 05:57 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 18
S/C/G: 238/ticker/152
Height: 5'6''
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If you haven't bought the scale yet, and you're going digital, don't forget to make sure the batteries are cheap and available. I once bought a digital scale and had to buy another one when it died because the batteries were really expensive.
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02-21-2013, 06:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 149
S/C/G: 152/cw 147/gw 135/ugw 130
Height: 5'7''
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I have this one and really, really like it. I've had it for months now and I think it seems to be very accurate.
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02-21-2013, 06:49 PM
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Katrina
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Canada
Posts: 926
S/C/G: 162/see ticker/130
Height: 5'6
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Mine is a glass weight watchers one. I bought it at Wal-Mart two-three years ago for about $35 I think.
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02-24-2013, 04:30 PM
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Susanjean
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Iowa
Posts: 29
S/C/G: 186/170/130
Height: 5'2
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Healtometer digital scale
I bought this scale at WalMart,and honestly thinking of returning it. It was 45.00,and the reason I bought it was it also measures,BMI,water,bone,goals and target. weight. I am disappointed,as I can weigh one weight,5 minutes later,over a pound difference. Also,the WW digital scale at the meeting weighed me almost 2 pounds heavier. Not good. Too expensive not to be accurate.
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02-24-2013, 08:41 PM
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it's always something
Join Date: Aug 1999
Posts: 11,615
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I have a scale by Soehnle. It's the most consistent scale I've ever owned. You can get on and off it 10 times in a row and it will say the same thing. I've had it a few years. They make a variety of scales and they are available on Amazon.
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03-04-2013, 12:33 PM
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Susanjean
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Iowa
Posts: 29
S/C/G: 186/170/130
Height: 5'2
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How often do you weigh? I usually weigh once a day,but my daughter says I should only way once a week. It helps me stay on track. I had a crummy day and overate,and it showed I gained over 2 pounds. Arrgh.... Right back to it the next day. I know I am in trouble,when I avoid the scale. DENIAL. Feedback?
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