My theory regarding weight fluctuations

[Slapshot]

The number of posts about the anxiety related to weight fluctuations is staggering. If it wasn't for the Weigh? No Way! challenge, I'd be an everyday-weigher. (I now weigh every Saturday AM).

Of course, there are a myriad reasons why people's weights fluctuate throughout the day, and a similar number of reasons why there might be a "wait and whoosh" result on the scale (ie. 208, 208, 208.5, 208, then 205).

Here's my theory: some of the cheaper digital scales out there are less sensitive than more expensive ones, therefore cannot detect 1-2 pound differences. Therefore, the moment it senses a three pound difference, whoosh! 208-205.

Any thoughts on that?

[C P]

Re: My theory regarding weight fluctuations

Hi Slapshot,

I dunno - coud be something in it. Mind you, mine are ALWAYS sensitive enough to register a gain of 'only' one or two pounds!!

CP

[msanjelpie]

Re: My theory regarding weight fluctuations

I always weigh several times in a row just to make sure the number is right...

I bought a more expensive scale that has readings like 233.4 etc... but I could jump on it 5 times and get 5 different weights, so it's a bit too sensitive and drives me nuts. I went back to the cheaper consistant scale...