A friend of mine ahs an awesome Health O Meter scale that measures body fat, weight and hydration. So I couldn't resist buying one for myself. I have a bit of a scale obsession (well I only own 3). Anyway it says I should have a hydration level of about 50%, mine was only 22%. I guess I need to drink more Water and that may be the reason that I'm not loosing as quickly as I could. Oh don't get me started on body fat I wanted to just chop some off, LOL. Has anyone been this dehydrated? I started some gatorade fitness water hoping to rehydrate.

Thanks,

Leena

Consumer Reports did a bit on scales that claim to measure body fat and hydration and there wasn't a single scale that was even close.

They also found that assorted digital scales are not good long term as they tend to break down quickly and easily.

I'm a bit obsessed with scales too. I'm obsessed enough that I just spend $180 on a scale! It should be delivered Monday but in all honesty, it should last me the rest of my life. It too, is a Health O Meter.

HealthOMeter 402KLWH (Health O Meter) Physician Balance Beam Scale

It's not exactly "small" so I haven't quite figured out where I am going to keep it but at least I'll have a scale I won't question anymore.

Ok, let me wipe the drool off of my face. I am in love with your scale. Do you have someone to calibrate it? I had no idea you could buy an actual scale like they have in the doctor's office. That may have to be my next one. I can just see the expression on Dh's face though, it may just push him over the edge with a giant monsterous scale in our kitchen. As it is there are 3 lined up there right now. I can just see the big one next to those three, a happy family of scales, now just one more so everyone in our family ahs their own scale. Let me know how the scale works out for you.

-Leena

Ok, let me wipe the drool off of my face. I am in love with your scale. Do you have someone to calibrate it? I had no idea you could buy an actual scale like they have in the doctor's office. That may have to be my next one. I can just see the expression on Dh's face though, it may just push him over the edge with a giant monsterous scale in our kitchen. As it is there are 3 lined up there right now. I can just see the big one next to those three, a happy family of scales, now just one more so everyone in our family ahs their own scale. Let me know how the scale works out for you.

-Leena

It comes with everything needed to calibrate it. It measures in 1/4 pounds, kilos or pounds, has wheels since it weighs so much, I can even measure how tall I am so I'll know when I start shrinking as I get old. It goes up to 500lbs which is good because usually they go to 300lbs and I have a friend who has no scale to weigh on. She exceeds the limits of most scales.

I have wanted it forever and I just couldn't justify it. I finally justified it two ways. I hate my scale now, it's a cheapo from Walgreens and besides, this one is accurate (balance beam) and it really will last the rest of my life assuming I don't gain weight and exceed 500lbs.

You know, honestly I decided that I have worked really hard on weight loss issues. I have barfed in ways I didn't know were possible, I have given up most of my favorite foods (bread, pizza, etc.), I have dealt with head issues, I still deal with head issues, I have done absolutely everything necessary to lose weight including running to the point of having blisters cover 1/3 of the bottoms of my feet.

I deserve to see the numbers on a *real* scale. So the huge monster will be delivered Monday. YEA ME!

My parents used to have an old, old Health-O-Meter balance beam scale. I should see if they still have it and if I can have it, if they do (since I know they don't use it now). Seriously, though, that thing was ancient.

My parents used to have an old, old Health-O-Meter balance beam scale. I should see if they still have it and if I can have it, if they do (since I know they don't use it now). Seriously, though, that thing was ancient.

I think you'll find that it will still do a good job for you. The quality balance beam scales last forever. And besides, when you are old and gray the thing will be worth a fortune.

From my research Health O Meter scales are the best. Every source I found said the same thing and the HOMs are cheaper than many (most?) other similar scales.