Aug 14 2008
Do You Have a Bathroom Scale?
Some people are weight obsessed but in actuality, having a scale in your home is a very good idea. It’s shown that people who weigh themselves on a regular basis are at less of a risk of becoming morbidly obese than those who choose to go the ostrich route (aka putting head in sand) and not get weighed regularly.
Weighing yourself at least weekly can help you stay within five pounds of your goal weight as you’re less likely to binge beyond a specific amount. While many will gain weight over holidays, having a scale can help you get back on track as you are able to track your progress regularly.
Whether you’re on the road to weight loss or in maintenance mode, a scale for your home can be inexpensive and can even be personalized to your specific goals and body mass index.
Fluctuations
Do realise that your weight can fluctuate up to five pounds throughout the day due to factors like hydration, etc and that fitness can be about more than just the number on the scale too.
I do have a scale. I weigh myself several times a week, generally before I get in the shower.
I like to see where I am at and if I need to watch it. I fluctuate slightly and if I get too close to what I will allow as my max, I cut something out.
Otherwise, I am afraid I will get to my heaviest (which frankly isn’t that bad, but I didn’t like it…the healthy max for my height), and on me that looked a little pudgy.
~Kelly
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What is the most accurate type of scale? My fiance and I have been debating what type of scale to buy. I don’t want to spend more than $15 or so and he claims that unless we buy a digital scale over $30, then it’s not even worth buying one at all.
I don’t know about accuracy but I think they’re all pretty close. I have a $12 scale myself that I’ve used for 4 years but I’d like to get one of the fancy digital ones as I’m often seen fiddling to get it back to zero when it goes a bit ‘off’.
Cheers,
Dana