Bathroom Scales advice needed and a hello!

[Jericho2332]

Hi all, I've been a member of this but for years but don't think I've ever posted in the weight loss section. I've recently returned to running after a couple of years of stagnation and re graduated from c25k on Sunday. I promised myself that once I did that I would then start to get serious about getting some timber off! My first step is to come here and say hello and ask does anyone have any idea of a bathroom scale that is accurate/reliable and will preferably work with my Garmin? I know Garmin do there own scale which is expensive, that wouldn't completely put me off however some of the Amazon reviews were shocking.

I thought I'd ask on here before leaping into a big investment.

My weight has steadily gained over the years, mostly around my middle which I know is going to be hard to shift but that is the plan! 1st step get some scales so I actually know what I weigh 😂 last time I got weighed was at the doctor's about a year ago and know they said I was overweight but can't remember the figures. I'm 5'9" and a fairly average build, at a guess I'd say I'm 13 to 13½ st in weight so not massively over but could stand to lose a stone or two.

Any advice on scales and general use of this weight loss section of the site will be greatly appreciated.

[Grigid Moderator 4 stone]

Hi Jericho2332, and thank you for your post,

First of all, well done on your re-graduation of the C25k 👍🏼

Personally I can't provide any advice on what is a good or bad scale to buy. I get even more flummoxed when I read on line reviews too! My own scales are from somewhere like Aldi, and give a pretty good reading compared with the doctors. My philosophy is that as long as the numbers are going down, then I'm going okay, however, I suppose you could check the accuracy by weighing yourself somewhere like Boots, and then comparing your own scales, but of course that requires you to buy some first. Hopefully other members might be more helpful than me!

If you've been around the site for a while you will probably have seen some of the groups we have on here, I'll attach a link to all our current ones at the end of this reply, but in a nutshell, we do find that regular participation does help in our journeys, for yourself, the Weigh In (speaks for itself) would be the obvious place to start, but we also have the Daily diary where we share different plans and where you can pick up ideas for what works well for different members. As well as that we have a number of other groups that might be of interest.

Best of luck finding the right scales, and tackling the timber

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[PandQs Maintainer 3st 7lbs]

I’ll be watching with interest to see what, if any, scales are recommended. Mine were pretty cheap also from Aldi or Lidl middle aisle, seem pretty consistent readings but I’d like to change them because the battery seems to go flat so often I’m forever putting new ones in.

[Whitesparrow Restart Sept 2024]

Don’t buy a talking scale. Last time I used mine it said one at a time please🤪

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Whitesparrow]

Welcome back, Whitesparrow

As a reminder, if you're still on a weight loss journey, all of the information you need about the forum can be found in Pinned Posts healthunlocked.com/weight-l... and we hope you'll be joining all the Events, Challenges and Clubs that we run.

Wishing you all the best

[PandQs Maintainer 3st 7lbs in reply to Whitesparrow]

😂

[Curlywurly80 Visitor]

Hi...I have the Renpho scales which I think are really good. Everything is stored in an app on your phone. Unsure whether the Garmin can be linked but maybe worth looking at.I am slightly shorter than you but weigh much much more.

Good luck with everything

[TheTabbyCat Administrator SS Supercook 16kg in reply to Curlywurly80]

Hi Curlywurly80, thanks for your input and welcome to our weight loss community. May I ask if you're on your own WL journey and would like to join us,, or are you just visiting, either way is fine by us

[Curlywurly80 Visitor in reply to TheTabbyCat]

What would joining entail please. I would love to join. But maybe not just yet. X

[TheTabbyCat Administrator SS Supercook 16kg in reply to Curlywurly80]

We have many active posts going on, joining just implies that we share our weight loss journey to give and recieve support to and from other members, as you have already done in your reply.

This is the link to our pinned posts where you will find everything that we have to offer, including the weekly weigh in and our Daily Diary. Just click on the link, scroll down and choose which ever you fancy

healthunlocked.com/weight-l...

We find that participation is the key to succcess, I hope to see you joining in wheen you're ready

[Xzbv 2024 May]

I’ve had Weight Watchers scales for years. Very accurate and displays quarter and half pounds as well. Wouldn’t connect with a Garmin though.

[Edith0 Visitor]

Hi Jericho2332.

I have

Etekcity Smart Bathroom Scales for Body Weight, Accurate to 0.05lb (0.02kg) Digital Weighing Scales with BMI and Body Fat, Zero - Current Mode & Baby Mode, Large LED Display, Batteries Included, 400lb.

They work really well and give masses of useful stats the app works brilliantly and as long as it’s open when you weigh yourself all the stats are immediately available in the app. These ones cost 25.99 from Amazon.

Best of luck with your new regime 😀