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Scale recommendations - I don't trust mine

I recently bought a new scale (my previous one that I loved broke when moving) and I don't trust it. This morning it said I was down 14 lbs from yesterday and I know that's not right. This afternoon it showed a much different number. The scale is in the same spot on the floor, I'm standing the same way, etc. So I don't think I can trust this scale.

What scale do you have that you like and trust?

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  • OKCPirate
    OKCPirate

    Mine says I'm 14 pounds heavier than the one at my doctors and I'm keeping it, because it makes me nervous and on track. No sense in getting cocky at this point.

  • 4MRB4PHOTO
    4MRB4PHOTO

    "This morning it said I was down 14 lbs from yesterday" I'd marry that scale. My talking scale says: "Hey, only one person at a time porky!" when I step on it.

  • James Marusek
    James Marusek

    I replaced my scale because it was inaccurate. I would stand on the scale and take a measurement. Then I would repeat it and get two totally different numbers, sometimes several pounds off. So wha

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I'd immediately rebox that scale and take it back for a refund to wherever you bought it! No need for something so inaccurate!

Sadly I threw out the box last week when I bought it. :( At least it was only $20 so I didn't waste a ton of money.

Thanks for all the suggestions. I'd love to get one of the smart scales but I don't think I have it in my budget. Maybe I'll save up for one. :)

I've got a fancy Withings internet connected scale. It keeps track of several statistics and graphs them all for me. I like it enough that I actually just ordered an upgraded version for $129(I had the healthmate). The new one is supposed to give me muscle mass, Water mass, etc. I realize these are all calculated things and subject to error (as is the fat mass measurement now that seems to vary an awful lot) but the overall trend still is helpful.

Funny thing though -- while my measurements seem to be accurate (who really knows) sometimes I get on the scale and it gives me truly crazy readings (like I way 24.7 pounds) -- OK maybe when I as 5 months old! I pick it up and move it and then I get a true reading. Go figure.

I would never spend $129 on a scale! I don't need a scale that can tell me all those masses; I just want to know what I weigh.

I bought a pyle health one from groupon.. love that it keeps track of all my weigh ins

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