What Scale Should I Buy?

[[old] KM_Rower]

I'm want to buy a scale because I want to gain some weight, and I want to know exactly when to stop, if I can even start. I wondering if there is any particular brand, model, etc that I should either purchase or steer clear of.<br /><br />-thanks<br /><br />EDIT: Sorry I put this in FAQ, I thought I was puting it in Health and fitness.

[[old] Robbo]

<!--QuoteBegin--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->I'm want to buy a scale because I want to gain some weight, and I want to know exactly when to stop, if I can even start. I wondering if there is any particular brand, model, etc that I should either purchase or steer clear of.<br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />Not quite sure what your target growth is but most scales seem to go up to 280 pounds or 20 stone or 127 kilograms. Is that big enough? No scales as far as I am aware give advice as to when to stop.<br />Also what is your budget? Presumably BMI is of no interest (obesity etc)?<br />regards Robbo<br />

[[old] gw1]

I wouldn't recommend any of the "home" variety. The commercial models with the sliding counter weights that are in most gyms seem to work well as long as the are on a level solid base. They are also easy to "zero" in. Also many large grocery stores such as Publix have a large scale in the front entrance area, the one where we shop is always very accurate!<br />Often people that have scales at home become too obsessed with their weight. <br />If you want to gain weight chart your calorie expenditure and food intake (including breakdown of carbs, protein, fats; quality of calories consumed and timing of meals) for a minimum of a week. From this you will be able to determine whether you need to alter the frequency, size or nutrient break down of your meals. Then you can make a more accurate adjustment to your food intake.<br />Hope this helps even though it's not the answer to your original question.<br /><br />GW

[[old] malor]

I have a Tanita BF680 Duo Scale Plus Body Fat Monitor. It shows your weight in .2 pound increments and you can compare the result with the previous time you weighed yourself. I'm happy with the scale, but I don't think the body fat monitor is worthwhile, since the result seems to be based more on statistical averages than an acurate measurment of body fat.

[[old] KM_Rower]

<!--QuoteBegin-malor+Mar 11 2005, 10:15 AM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(malor @ Mar 11 2005, 10:15 AM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->I have a Tanita BF680 Duo Scale Plus Body Fat Monitor.  It shows your weight in .2 pound increments and you can compare the result with the previous time you weighed yourself.  I'm happy with the scale, but I don't think the body fat monitor is worthwhile, since the result seems to be based more on statistical averages than an acurate measurment of body fat. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />I just ordered a Tanita BF680, thanks for your advice.<br /><br />KM_Rower

[[old] EChang]

sounds like a high tech scale lol. i bought one from the neighborhood CVS and works fine...but then agian i dont need exact measurements