Analog or Digital Scale

[amynicoled]

Which do you think is better? I have a digital scale but now it is giving my DH and I funny readings. The weight is now all over the place, off by at least 4 pounds, sometimes 20. I might need to get a new scale because there is no way to calibrate this scale. It is the Weight Watchers Body Analysis Scale. I was just wondering what your opinions were on scales.

It's just really frustrating because now I don't know what my true weight is. Clothes are fitting better though so I know I have lost weight.

[Eno]

Re: Analog or Digital Scale

Have you tried fresh batteries?

[Georgiana]

Re: Analog or Digital Scale

Since this is not an OWL-related question, I moved this thread out of the OWL forum.

[dyjack]

Re: Analog or Digital Scale

My mother had that same scale and recently shipped it back. The phone rep with whom she spoke said there was a problem with that particular scale and many were coming back. They are sending her a new one that hopefully resolves the problem. You may want to call the manufacturer and see what they can do for you.

Good luck.

[Suzanne_H]

Re: Analog or Digital Scale

I've always known the doctor's office and gym to use a physician beam scale. It's analog... and a little over $200 if you want to purchase one for the home.

I use a digital scale purchased on sale for $15 at Walgreens, works fine but I'm sure it's not 100% exact.

[kline1972]

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i think it is so hard to find a great scale- luckily my roommate has one that doesn't give 10 different readings

[poobears1972]

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I have a Health-0-meter scale, had it a few years. Has 2 saved setting so 2 people can track their weight. Bought it at WM. So far no problems. I do change the batteries every year just in case. It's within a pound of my Dr. office scale.

[stephbob]

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I actually have that same Weight Watchers scale. It's pretty good - most of the time, but I find that the little feet on the bottom become loose quite a lot, and when they're not all on securely, then it gives false readings. One night I lost 30 lbs overnight! haha I wish