This is a real mystery. The scale seems to be accurate when you test it with a weight, but it doesn't seem to be accurate when you get on it. All I can think is that something is off when the scale is measuring higher weights. I do think you need an accurate way to measure your weight, so your idea of getting a new scale over the holidays is a good one.

Hi Liliann:
Wow, your scale would drive me nuts. My wt would fluctuate 5 lbs, so I weigh once a month. I couldn't take all the ups and downs. With the test you did, it sounds like your scale is accurate. I had worked in a hospital, and we had this type of scale, and once when I had a gym membership, they had that scale, but who knows. But, that is a lot of variation. Maybe, if you have health insurance, you could talk to a nurse over the phone and she could give you her opinion.

How old is your scale? It is possible that it is perfectly good at weights in the 10 pound range, but could be all over the place at your range.

I like your idea of getting a new scale, make sure it is one that can accommodate your weight.

As for losing weight, there are lots of opinions here. The best one I got when I joined here is that what works for me might be a disaster for you, and what is a disaster for me may be PERFECT for you! So listen to what we all say, and pick what you believe will work for you.

There are some general things that have helped a lot of us.

First, diets do not work, lifestyle changes do! It is all about 3 lifestyles. The one that got us overweight in the first place, one that will let us lose weight, and one that will let us maintain our weight. Too many times I would lose some weight, but go back to that lifestyle that got me over weight in the first place.

Second, it is all about calories in versus calories out. If we exercise more than we consume, then we will loose weight.

Finally, we all hit plateaus and fall off our plan. That is OK, we just need to get back up on the horse (as the saying goes) and get started again.



As for lifestyle changes, the big ones that worked for me are to exercise more, use smaller plates to control how much I eat, and avoid foods that are bad for me like fast food.


In any event, welcome!

Some of the grocery stores have scales if you need an accurate reading. We have some here that have scales in the lobby. I may try those from time to time too. I get frustrated with scales as well. I'd check reviews before getting one. I don't like either of mine although the old fashioned type seems to be more reliable.

And I think we deserve all the tools we can allow ourself to have when we have set out to achieve a fabulous thing like a lifestyle change. I totally agree with ThePepperMan. In weightwatchers, they always stress that it's not a diet, it's a lifestyle change that we have to embrace. We have to have an insight as to where we want to be and start taking on that role, that persona.

Mark Hyman has a fabulous book out that helped me embrace some healthy changes to my diet. It's basically eating a lot of vegetables and a small portion (1/4 cup) brown rice with 3-4 oz of animal protein and then supplementing with vegetable broth (homemade or the most organic type you can find). I began to feel more energy right away and it led me to keep making adjustments to what I'm currently doing. Huge salads before each dinner, 2/3 of my plate is vegetables and a small amount of chicken or fish, mostly fish for me though.

So glad you've joined us here. I hope you get to where you can rely on a decent scale here shortly. Meanwhile, don't let that discourage you. I had a friend who never got on a scale at all. He went by how the clothes fit and did a fabulous job with that. We used to incorporate a lot of grapefruit into our diet and encourage each other constantly. It worked wonders.

Hopefully, you will get that encouragement here. You've got a fabulous walking plan down. That's fantastic! Hope to be witness to your positive changes.

I think when those dial scales get older they become more unreliable. My mom has one and she says hers is all over the place all the time and it really freaks her out! I like the digital ones but when their batteries start to go they can be all over the place too.

I think getting yourself a new scale is a good idea. It can be your holiday gift to yourself to kick off a healthier new year!

Thank you all for the kind words...I went shopping at a local discount store on getting myself my own digital scale..I got one that I adore and the price was reasonable...and also a huge motivator for me on keeping up with my weight loss efforts..My goal is to loose 100 Lbs by Spring 2014..because my new digital scale that I had brought goes up to 330..and will do my all to use my own scale next year..I put in behind my bed and will take it out in the spring time...I feel so determined and love my digital scale..its red with a floral print on it..No more junk foods for me...Good incentive on my goal effort to achieve..

Again,, Thank you all..

Liliann :)