High Capacity Scales

Folks:

In preparation of my new resolve to get back on my old WOL, I need to
purchase a scale to weight myself. I'm not interested in visting the Dr.
office every week to do so anymore.

Now, I'm sure that most people in this group have not had the misfortune of
needing a high capacity scale. However, any information on manufacturers
would be much appreciated.

I'm looking at some models from Siltec and Tanita.

From what I have heard in this group, the Tanita is a very good product,
but expensive. Siltec is offering high capacity scales at reasonable
prices. About $270US for a their WS1000L scale.

For those of you who are going through sticker shock, when it comes to
scales of this nature, larger people have to resort to going to the doctor
as they cannot afford the $800 plus scales. So, $270 is quite reasonable
and popular, from what I have been reading.

So, if you have any information or opinions, I would be interested in
hearing from you.

Cheers!

Alex


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On Sun, 23 May 2004 16:12:28 GMT, VirtualGuy wrote:

Folks:

In preparation of my new resolve to get back on my old WOL, I need to
purchase a scale to weight myself. I'm not interested in visting the Dr.
office every week to do so anymore.

http://www.mscdirect.com/MSCCatLooku...rodID=65361057 here is what I
use. for product and myself. it work on a 9v battery or plug in.

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Alex, you didn't say what capacity scale you need, but I found this website
http://www.americanweigh.com which has a talking bathroom scale which
measures up to 440 pounds in 1/10 pound increments. Its a decent price,
too, at $59.95. Their product code is AMW440T.

Hope this helps!

- Dewolla

"VirtualGuy" wrote in message
...
Folks:

In preparation of my new resolve to get back on my old WOL, I need to
purchase a scale to weight myself. I'm not interested in visting the Dr.
office every week to do so anymore.

Now, I'm sure that most people in this group have not had the misfortune
of
needing a high capacity scale. However, any information on manufacturers
would be much appreciated.

I'm looking at some models from Siltec and Tanita.

From what I have heard in this group, the Tanita is a very good product,
but expensive. Siltec is offering high capacity scales at reasonable
prices. About $270US for a their WS1000L scale.

For those of you who are going through sticker shock, when it comes to
scales of this nature, larger people have to resort to going to the doctor
as they cannot afford the $800 plus scales. So, $270 is quite reasonable
and popular, from what I have been reading.

So, if you have any information or opinions, I would be interested in
hearing from you.

Cheers!

Alex


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VirtualGuy - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
VirtualGuy.at.shaw.dot.ca
Website: http://members.shaw.ca/virtualguy
************************************************** *****

On 23 May 2004 18:52:12 GMT, Ignoramus2507
wrote:

What about buying two cheap 330 lbs scales, putting a board between
them, and stepping on the board? (feet close to one another) Add up
the readings, subtract the weight of the board, and you now have your
weight?

That's going to set you back about $20, instead of (horror!) 270!


My DH used to do this when he was heavier, and it works very well --
somewhat to my surprise. It actually works fine to just stand with
one foot on each scale; you don't need the board. I was dubious about
this but tried it myself and I got readings within a pound or two of
what I got standing on a single scale.

Chris
262/150/ (145-150)

VirtualGuy wrote in message . ..
Folks:

So, if you have any information or opinions, I would be interested in
hearing from you.

This is going to sound smart-alecky, but how about using two identical
digital scales, one for each foot?

In article , Ignoramus2507
wrote:

In article , Chris Braun wrote:
On 23 May 2004 18:52:12 GMT, Ignoramus2507
wrote:

What about buying two cheap 330 lbs scales, putting a board between
them, and stepping on the board? (feet close to one another) Add up
the readings, subtract the weight of the board, and you now have your
weight?

That's going to set you back about $20, instead of (horror!) 270!


My DH used to do this when he was heavier, and it works very well --
somewhat to my surprise. It actually works fine to just stand with
one foot on each scale; you don't need the board. I was dubious about
this but tried it myself and I got readings within a pound or two of
what I got standing on a single scale.

Interesting. The reason why I suggested a board is that without one,
when you turn your head to look at one scale, it would change the
weight balance towards it. Same when you look at another. That would
create a bias. Whereas, standing on a board with feet close, would not
have such dramatic effects. Maybe it is not as big deal as I think. In
any case, spending $18 with, say, 2 lbs accuracy is better then
spending $270 with 1 lbs accuracy!

If this person is determined he will follow a diet and exercise for
three months without even worrying about what a scale says and will
most likely be able to weigh on a conventional scale. The important
thing is what to eat and how much is burned

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******
There is no substitute for the right food

In article , Ignoramus10502
wrote:

In article , Carol Frilegh wrote:
In article , Ignoramus2507
wrote:

In article , Chris Braun wrote:
On 23 May 2004 18:52:12 GMT, Ignoramus2507
wrote:

What about buying two cheap 330 lbs scales, putting a board between
them, and stepping on the board? (feet close to one another) Add up
the readings, subtract the weight of the board, and you now have your
weight?

That's going to set you back about $20, instead of (horror!) 270!


My DH used to do this when he was heavier, and it works very well --
somewhat to my surprise. It actually works fine to just stand with
one foot on each scale; you don't need the board. I was dubious about
this but tried it myself and I got readings within a pound or two of
what I got standing on a single scale.

Interesting. The reason why I suggested a board is that without one,
when you turn your head to look at one scale, it would change the
weight balance towards it. Same when you look at another. That would
create a bias. Whereas, standing on a board with feet close, would not
have such dramatic effects. Maybe it is not as big deal as I think. In
any case, spending $18 with, say, 2 lbs accuracy is better then
spending $270 with 1 lbs accuracy!

If this person is determined he will follow a diet and exercise for
three months without even worrying about what a scale says and will
most likely be able to weigh on a conventional scale. The important
thing is what to eat and how much is burned


My reading of the original post or some other recent post by the OP is
that he is about 450 lbs.

If so, he not likely to get to 330 lbs (limit of many regular scales)
in 3 months. That would be a loss of 40 lbs per month!

Then he can use a baggage scale. Why spend all the money for that
specialty scale when staying on the diet and exercising is what counts.

Carol

In article , Ignoramus10502
wrote:

In article , Carol Frilegh wrote:
In article , Ignoramus10502
wrote:

In article , Carol Frilegh wrote:
In article , Ignoramus2507
wrote:

In article , Chris Braun
wrote:
On 23 May 2004 18:52:12 GMT, Ignoramus2507
wrote:

What about buying two cheap 330 lbs scales, putting a board between
them, and stepping on the board? (feet close to one another) Add up
the readings, subtract the weight of the board, and you now have your
weight?

That's going to set you back about $20, instead of (horror!) 270!


My DH used to do this when he was heavier, and it works very well --
somewhat to my surprise. It actually works fine to just stand with
one foot on each scale; you don't need the board. I was dubious about
this but tried it myself and I got readings within a pound or two of
what I got standing on a single scale.

Interesting. The reason why I suggested a board is that without one,
when you turn your head to look at one scale, it would change the
weight balance towards it. Same when you look at another. That would
create a bias. Whereas, standing on a board with feet close, would not
have such dramatic effects. Maybe it is not as big deal as I think. In
any case, spending $18 with, say, 2 lbs accuracy is better then
spending $270 with 1 lbs accuracy!

If this person is determined he will follow a diet and exercise for
three months without even worrying about what a scale says and will
most likely be able to weigh on a conventional scale. The important
thing is what to eat and how much is burned


My reading of the original post or some other recent post by the OP is
that he is about 450 lbs.

If so, he not likely to get to 330 lbs (limit of many regular scales)
in 3 months. That would be a loss of 40 lbs per month!

Then he can use a baggage scale. Why spend all the money for that
specialty scale when staying on the diet and exercising is what counts.

My suggestion was to buy two cheap $9.99 analog scales.

It is so far the best suggestion, and your baggage scale suggestion is
likely to be more expensive than my suggestion.

You don't buy a baggage scale. You go to where there is one and just
weigh in monthly. Someone who has a lot to lose will see a big loss and
be encouraged that way.

"Carol Frilegh" wrote in message
...
In article , Ignoramus10502
wrote:

In article , Carol Frilegh wrote:
In article , Ignoramus2507
wrote:

In article , Chris Braun
wrote:
On 23 May 2004 18:52:12 GMT, Ignoramus2507
wrote:

What about buying two cheap 330 lbs scales, putting a board between
them, and stepping on the board? (feet close to one another) Add up
the readings, subtract the weight of the board, and you now have
your
weight?

That's going to set you back about $20, instead of (horror!) 270!


My DH used to do this when he was heavier, and it works very
well --
somewhat to my surprise. It actually works fine to just stand with
one foot on each scale; you don't need the board. I was dubious
about
this but tried it myself and I got readings within a pound or two
of
what I got standing on a single scale.

Interesting. The reason why I suggested a board is that without one,
when you turn your head to look at one scale, it would change the
weight balance towards it. Same when you look at another. That would
create a bias. Whereas, standing on a board with feet close, would
not
have such dramatic effects. Maybe it is not as big deal as I think.
In
any case, spending $18 with, say, 2 lbs accuracy is better then
spending $270 with 1 lbs accuracy!

If this person is determined he will follow a diet and exercise for
three months without even worrying about what a scale says and will
most likely be able to weigh on a conventional scale. The important
thing is what to eat and how much is burned


My reading of the original post or some other recent post by the OP is
that he is about 450 lbs.

If so, he not likely to get to 330 lbs (limit of many regular scales)
in 3 months. That would be a loss of 40 lbs per month!

Then he can use a baggage scale. Why spend all the money for that
specialty scale when staying on the diet and exercising is what counts.

Many folks find motivation in the numbers. I suspect this is especially
true for folks like the OP who are significantly obese. Losing 5 lbs in a
month, for instance, is a quantifiable accomplishment that can help motivate
ongoing weight loss efforts, even if the results are not yet readily visible
in the mirror.

According to studies done by the National Weight Control Registry
(http://www.lifespan.org/services/bmed/wt_loss/nwcr/), frequent weighing has
been identified as one of the behaviors associated with successful long-term
weight loss.

GG
http://www.WeightWare.com
Your Weight and Health Diary


Carol

Ignoramus10502 wrote in news:c8tku2
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Oh, I see, I misunderstood you. I wonder where may one find a baggage
scale easily.

Any airport?

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