Difference in Weight

[fluffyman]

Re: Difference in Weight

I got a Tanita digital scale for Christmas. It uses electrical impedence to measure bodyfat and total body water percentage. It's true that fluctuations in water intake or the moisture in the skin of the feet can throw off the bodyfat %, BUT as long as I'm taking in close to the same amount of water, the number should be accurate (relative to my start %). The water % has increased from about 48% to a steady 51.5% since I started drinking about 150 oz a day.

Wannebethin, the difference in weights is probably due to the tension difference in the springs of your scales. I would go to the gym and use a balance to get your true weight and then compare to your new scale to factor in the difference.

Good luck - you are a great inspiration.

Rick

[Analog6]

Re: Difference in Weight

Oh yes, I know that one. When I started I had old scales. I thought I started at 108 kgs - when I got new scales (after losing 16 kgs) I found the old ones were 'under' by a whopping 23 kgs! It was very hard to take. But I HAD still lost 16 kgs - I just adjusted the start weight up by 23. It's a rotten blow, though. I'd advise any newcomers to get weighed at the doctor or somewhere with good scales to get a benchmark figure to calibrate your own scale to.

[Desertthorn]

Re: Difference in Weight

good for you!!!! now you can be an even bigger loser!!!!!!!!

Yeah, what she said.
You know scales are evil, so just ignore them.....

[Jasmain]

Re: Difference in Weight

I think you're doing the right thing, though yes, it sucks. However.. that scale could be wrong, so don't let it stress you too much, just go with the flow, I can definitely see a whooshy in your future (if you give me your nicest knick knack, I'll put in a good word for you)!

[lyralee]

Re: Difference in Weight

i have noticed that difference on the scales i've used. the digital one i had and the one my mom had both consistently told me 2 lbs more than the 2 analog ones I had tried.. weird.