Question:
I know, some people say don't weigh yourself at home. However............

I do like to weigh myself at home & I would like to purchase a very reliable digital scale. I would prefer one that weighs lbs as well as oz between the lbs. This way, I will know if I am loosing oz between the actual lbs. Please don't flame me for weighing at home. But, PLEASE DO, let me know the name brand of a scale that has worked very well for you, as well as, the approximate cost & stores where I could find this scale. My scale keeps jumping to different weights. So, I believe that it is time to retire it! I am in the low 200's, so I don't need a scale that reads higher then "normal". Thanks friends! I really appreciate your response. Hugs, Karen    — [Deactivated Member] (posted on June 26, 2003)

June 26, 2003
I'm pre-op and weigh daily using WeightCommander.com program which tracks the trends of my weight. It is an interesting program filled with lots of good information and graphs. We own a "Thinner" brand digital scale. Purchased it thru a catalog but now they can be purchased at Bed, Bath & Beyond as well as Linen N Things I'm sure. It is a popular brand. Cost between $60 to $100. The scale looks like it has a see thru glass base (foot area). Very reliable scale. Weighs in 2/10ths of a pound.
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June 26, 2003
You know, I'm a slave to the scale and it makes me happy. But anyway -- I bought my scale at Wal-Mart -- it's digital and weighs the ounces. It was about $29 and it's the one by Denise Austin. Good luck and WEIGH WHENEVER YOU WANT! :)
   — Cheryl M.

June 26, 2003
I don't see any problem with weighing at home unless it makes you crazy, so you go right ahead! I weigh myself once a week (more often and the fluctuations do make me crazy!). I bought a Tanita brand scale at Walgreen's (I don't remember the price--maybe $40 or $45). It measures to the half pound, but what I really like about it is that it also measures your fat percentage. Seeing that number go down has been a real morale booster (I went from 50% fat to 34% fat in three months). I am now (barely) in the healthy range of fat % even though I'm still nearly 100 pounds over the insurance chart "ideal" weight. One place I can feel normal already.
   — Vespa R.

June 26, 2003
I've tried so many of these scales both digital and analog. As far as I'm concerned they ALL are junk no matter if they cost over $100. I'd always get a different weight each time. Finally I decided to order (Through JC Penny) a DOCTORS scale. You know, the ones that have two weights that slide... bottom ones being 50, 100, 150, 200 ect and the smaller 1-10.. or whatever they read. Mine is the EXACT same brand that the health clinic uses "Health o meter". It is spelled just like that... with the little O and little m. Werid. But I've never been sorry I got it. Expect to pay around $250-$400, but in my opinion I'm WORTH IT. lol. It's one of the best things I've ever paid hard cash for. AND I WEIGHT MYSELF EVERY MORNING BEFORE I GET DRESSED. Should my weight creep up, I want to be aware of it and nip it in the bud immediately. I have no intentions of ever weighing 319 again!
   — Danmark

June 26, 2003
I bought myself a "Soehnle" scale on the net. It cost $49.99 plus S&H. It was the best thing I could have bought. It weighs up to 350lbs. and it goes pounds and tenths of a pound. It has a granite top and it balances itself prior to someone standing on it. It is accurate within 2/10th of a pound and that is the most degradation it will get over a two year period. Hope this helps you out....Good luck
   — Cindy P.

June 29, 2003
Original poster here... Thanks so much for your wonderful responses. I have looked into these scales that you have suggested & I must confess that the Tanita scale sounds amazing! Now, just deciding on which model (& price) I want!
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