Do You Own a Scale?

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Do You Own a Scale?

March 29, 2009

If you're trying to maintain your current weight or lose a few pounds, weighing yourself periodically is a great tactic to keep an eye on your progress. Some people weigh themselves every few weeks or so at the gym or their doctor's office, but if you like to weigh yourself more often, owning your own scale is the most convenient option. So I'm wondering . . .

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sparklestar 4 years 6 weeks

I refuse to have one!

sparklestar 4 years 6 weeks

I refuse to have one!

sfunkera 4 years 6 weeks

I haven't had one in 20 years but I've been eyeing the ones with body fat and hydration monitoring. Anybody have any of those?

tamaradulva 4 years 7 weeks

This is the first time I've owned a scale or been in a house with one for six years because I have been trying to lose weight. It's a digital scale, but I wish I had purchased a manual one. Otherwise, I have my weekly weigh-in every Monday at 12:30 p.m. It sets the tone for the rest of the week.

tamaradulva 4 years 7 weeks

goddessru 4 years 7 weeks

I own one and weigh myself every week same day so I don't magically gain 10lbs...

bluebellknoll 4 years 7 weeks

I don't own one but I go by how my clothes fit and how I feel overall.

MrsRachel 4 years 7 weeks

I own one. A couple of months ago I started exercising and eating better, so it was kind of fun to jump on every morning and see what/if I had dropped. I am no longer "obese" and I am very happy with the way I feel. I've hit a rough spot lately, but I'm trying not to let it bother me too much--but I would like to lose a bit more. :-)

Mila_83 4 years 7 weeks

I own a scale and weight myself every morning before my breakfast.We are friends:)I'm not afraid of it.It helps me stay on track and in control.

starangel82 4 years 7 weeks

I own a scale, but I think it's time to buy a new one.

ilanac13 4 years 7 weeks

no scales scare me. i used to have one and i would weigh myself a million times a day and would freak out about the number, so now i try to avoid scales at all costs.

Ms Demeanor 4 years 7 weeks

No scale. All I need is a mirror to tell me how great I look :) Skinny is no cure for ugly.

rebelkate 4 years 7 weeks

I have one and only bought it to weigh my bags before going to the airport!! I will never step on that thing and agree that it's how your clothes fit, not a number.

Louie 4 years 7 weeks

I don't have a scale and I think the best way to guage if you're losing or gaining weight is by how your clothes fit. An actual number is only going to mess with your head.

Spectra 4 years 7 weeks

I have one, but it's kind of dusty right now. I only weigh myself once a week or so. I know that my weight fluctuates by a good 5 or 6 lbs a day, so I don't ever take my weight that seriously. I go more by how my clothes fit and how I look in the mirror.

carrothead 4 years 7 weeks

nope, don't have one and most likely will never have one around in my house.

insanitypepper 4 years 7 weeks

I just use the scale at the grocery store every couple of weeks.

LaurenG22 4 years 7 weeks

Do the body fat scales work???

Modus Vivendi 4 years 7 weeks

I have a fancy one that tells you body fat and water content.

Jess8902 4 years 7 weeks

I have that 5lb window also.. if it's more than that I take a hard look at what I'm doing differently. I consider it a useful tool as I'm losing weight. My Mom and I bought one together and we trade off every 2 weeks. I find I actually work harder the weeks I don't have it because it's so fun to step on the morning after I do get it and see the number down! I don't think i'm obsessive though.

zeppelinrules 4 years 7 weeks

I step on the scale every morning. I wish I didn't feel the need.

Seka21 4 years 7 weeks

I get bloating and muscle weight weighs more than fat... i think its unhealthy to be obsessed with weight. I go more..by how i look, feel and fit in my size 6 jeans. (im 5ft 10 so i think size 6 is a slim healthy look)

Seka21 4 years 7 weeks

I get bloating and muscle weight weighs more than fat... i think its unhealthy to be obsessed with weight.I go more..by how i look, feel and fit in my size 6 jeans. (im 5ft 10 so i think size 6 is a slim healthy look)

kscincotta 4 years 7 weeks

I have one, although I don't use it much. Last night, I learned the important lesson that the best time to use it is not after a night out drinking beer with friends. Eesh!

sourcherry 4 years 7 weeks

Same as ep24... I'm not even sure where mine is...

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