Aggravated with my stupid scale!!
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Aggravated with my stupid scale!!
| Sun, 03-21-2004 - 11:13am |
Okay, I'm really trying to de-emphasize the actual "weight" and the numbers on the scale, but that said...it sure would be nice to at least count on it being accurate when I DO look. I have a fairly expensive scale - one of the digital ones. It does warn you to take two readings in a row, since accuracy can be affected if it is moved, bumped, etc ...so it sure would be nice if I could get the SAME two numbers in a row!! Here's what I got this morning, along with the emotional roller coaster that goes with it. Step on...296.5. Okay, that's all right, holding my own. Step on again - 298. Hmm...I better check a third time, just to see which number is correct...hope it's the first. Step on again - 302. Oh man, I better quit while I'm ahead, or I'm going to end up GAINING weight this morning! Okay, once more - step on...295. ARGH!! While it's tempting just to pick the lowest number :-) I'd rather have the truth! I've tried other digital scales and they all have the same problem. Does anyone else experience this? How do you determine your "real" weight?

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Bren
Not to mention the day I stepped on it in the morning and it read 402. I almost got back into bed that day, thinking it was a sign.
I have a really nice but older fashioned one with a dial now. It's really easy to re-zero so I'm pretty sure it's accurate.
Just my 2 cents!
Erin
247/245/199
Edited 3/21/2004 3:36 pm ET ET by oonagh96
Mom
1. Is your scale run by regular battery or lithium battery? If lithium battery how long have you had the scale? Lithiums are only good for 10 yrs. If less than that it should be warranted.
2. If run by regular battery, when was the last time it was change? Fluctuations like that can sometimes mean it doesn't have enough juice in the battery.
3. Do you have the scale on a hard surface or a rug/carpet? If on a rug/carpet take it off that.
4. Are you sure, if on a hard surface the surface is level? To check this push on each corner of scale if it teeters the slicest bit its not level.
5. Is the scale at least 12 inches from the wall? Some homes have a slit downward slope along walls.
6. Do you still have the instructions for the scale? If yes, read them over again carefully on the placement. Some digital scales have very specific placement requirements.
Hope these things help!
Erin HC
Mom
Hi!
Crystal
250/248/145<
I will be having a scale bon fire in College Station. I'm sure the Aggies will grasp at a bon fire....oh bad bad karrie
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