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Weight Loss Forum / WeightWatchers / October 2006Scale Recommendations?
Anybody have recommendations on a good, accurate scale? Preferably under $50. Should I just get one of those mechanical ones like at the doctors office with the weights that slide left and right across the top? I'd like one that does tenths of a pound, but most importantly it must be accurate. Any ideas? Thanks, Bazooka-Joe Joe, I bought my doctor's scale approx. 5 years ago and paid about $400 to purchase it. I had to buy a counter weight for it when I went over 350 lbs.........it cost me $42 USD.......standing on the scale the day it arrived was one of the worst days of my life.....I knew I was over 350 lbs, but went for 2 months, not knowing how much over I was!!!..............Thank God, when I got the counter weight - I only weighed 359 lbs!!....Ya, I know I said ONLY!!! but I was so worried that I weighed much more...... It is just as accurate as WW scales (even though they think their's are the best because our leader says they cost $2000.....) I'm happy with my scale and I think it was a good investment in me! Eddie Weight June05-359.0lbs Current Weight-280.8lbs Loss to date=78.2lbs Goal Weight-180.0lbs Anybody have recommendations on a good, accurate scale? Preferably under $50. Should I just get one of those mechanical ones like at the doctors office with the weights that slide left and right across the top? I'd like one that does tenths of a pound, but most importantly it must be accurate. Any ideas? Thanks, Bazooka-Joe The difference with WW scales is that they are calbrated (is that the word???) by professionals regularly.. Will~ > Joe, > [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > Thanks, > Bazooka-Joe Allegedly > The difference with WW scales is that they are calbrated (is that the > word???) by professionals regularly.. [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] >> Thanks, >> Bazooka-Joe They are in my territory > Allegedly > [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] >>> Thanks, >>> Bazooka-Joe > Anybody have recommendations on a good, accurate scale? Preferably > under $50. Should I just get one of those mechanical ones like at the > doctors office with the weights that slide left and right across the > top? I'd like one that does tenths of a pound, but most importantly it > must be accurate. Hi Joe- I really like my Tanita (http://www.tanita.com/) scale. It does both weight and %body fat. It can be set to measure in stones, Kg and pounds. I enjoy it because I now enjoy working out and it is another way to track fat 'loss'. I might be putting on muscle and remaining the same weight while changing my overall percentage of fat. This scale allows me to track this type of change. I actually have a spreadsheet with which I plot both weight and body fat changes. I purchased mine on Amazon.com and I have been quite happy with it. The batteries last forever and it has a setting for me and my wife too. The weight limit on most is around 330 pounds. I saw someone mention a counter-weight for another type, but I don't know if this brand has such an item if you need it. Good luck to you. Sincerely, Matt Plummer (smaller than I once was.) > > Anybody have recommendations on a good, accurate scale? Preferably > > under $50. Should I just get one of those mechanical ones like at the [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > Matt Plummer > (smaller than I once was.) How exactly does a scale measure % body fat? Doesn't that require specific measurements of various areas of the body or something? :Bazooka-Joe >> > Anybody have recommendations on a good, accurate scale? Preferably >> > under $50. Should I just get one of those mechanical ones like at the [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > > :Bazooka-Joe My scale (probably same one he has) measure it too.. but I wouldn't trust it.. from what I've read, those measurements barely give a general idea.. otherwise though, I luuuuuuuuuuv my Tanita Will~ <<<SNIP>>> >> How exactly does a scale measure % body fat? Doesn't that require >> specific measurements of various areas of the body or something? >> >> :Bazooka-Joe Hi Joe- It uses electric current (which you can not feel) to measure resistance. As such, their website mentions something to the effect that people with pacemakers should not use it. Also, Will is correct that it does vary in terms of the measurement. I always weigh/measure at the same time of the day so as to minimize variables. The greatest factor to cause variations is hydration. I am pretty consistant about how much water I drink and when I drink it. Thus, my numbers do not vary too much. http://www.tanita.com/HowBIAworks.shtml If you are curious, the Tanita webstie is a wealth of information about the how and why of their scales. Best, Matt Thanks Matt, I'm shamed to say, I barely use my scale (I WI at the center) and haven't experimented with it all THAT much.. This being said, the website is interesting, but also it's Tanita website... I'd rather learn from someone who doesn't actually sell what they are talking about.. if that make any sense.. any suggestion? Will~ > <<<SNIP>>> > [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > Best, > Matt I haven't done any academic research on the topic to find the exact operation of the impedance method of the % fat measurement. Honestly, I am not as concerned about accuracy as I am consistency. If I weigh myself and the numbers are consistently close, then I am happy. If a scale were to vary the amount from one measurement to the next, it would not be a good tool. From my experience with the Tanita, I have found that it is consistent and I can plot my changes based upon the readings. I am looking for a trend over 2-3 weeks rather than the 'oh crap, I put on a pound since Monday' (which happens too based upon my intake of salty food and water consumption). Best, Matt > Thanks Matt, I'm shamed to say, I barely use my scale (I WI at the center) > and haven't experimented with it all THAT much.. [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] >> Best, >> Matt That's a good way to look at it Matt, I just am very wary when it comes to the body fat%... It seems like getting an accurate reading is an adventure! Will~ >I haven't done any academic research on the topic to find the exact >operation of the impedance method of the % fat measurement. [quoted text clipped - 44 lines] >>> Best, >>> Matt Get your self a Tanita scale, and a Omron Body fat monitor. More accurate than a Tanita scale/body fat monitor combo unit. Two are better than one, in this case Check Amazon for both Karen > Anybody have recommendations on a good, accurate scale? Preferably > under $50. Should I just get one of those mechanical ones like at the [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Thanks, > Bazooka-Joe good luck can't help here as mine talks to me, it is very accurate and very close to the WW one even though it only does weights in .5 pounds, Lee > Anybody have recommendations on a good, accurate scale? Preferably > under $50. Should I just get one of those mechanical ones like at the [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Thanks, > Bazooka-Joe I bought the WW branded scale at Wally World. It allows for position of the body, has a memory, and can track two people. Accuracy.... Not even close. I suspect since my weight is close to the maximum it will get better as I lose. Otherwise, its to junk pile. - Ralph > Anybody have recommendations on a good, accurate scale? Preferably > under $50. Should I just get one of those mechanical ones like at the [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Thanks, > Bazooka-Joe >Anybody have recommendations on a good, accurate scale? I bought a WW's scale at Costco wholesale and it's been pretty much the same as the meeting scale. Amy williamson@shaklee.net ~*~*~*~*Nature and Science in Harmony~*~*~*~ http://www.shaklee.net/williamson/ Thought of the day: Press <CTRL>-<ALT>-<DEL> to continue... On 10/27/06 11:48 AM, in article 2rd4k214vt9cqlhoniumspetvum2dmvo73@4ax.com, "AWilliamson" <AW<see_address_in_reply@invalid.com> wrote: >> Anybody have recommendations on a good, accurate scale? > > I bought a WW's scale at Costco wholesale and it's been pretty much > the same as the meeting scale. > Amy I had a WW scale and it gave very close readings to my WW meetings BUT it went kaput at about 8 months old. I've heard great things about the Tanita scales and that will be my next one. |
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