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Q.

Why do different scales give different weights?

Hello, I am a bit confused. If I weigh myself on my Weight Watchers scales it says I am 140lbs. But if I stand on the scales at work (weighs parcels etc) which are checked on a regular basis, it says I weigh 61kg which is 134 lbs! Which scales should I believe?

A.

Our expert says...

Hello,

Scales do vary and can be inaccurate unless they are calibrated. Calibrated scales are ones which are checked against an accurate reference on a regular basis and, because of this, are generally more accurate. You say the scales at work are checked regularly, so it may be worth checking if they are calibrated.

If they are, I would say that the work scales are the more accurate ones. I know this probably isn't what you want to hear! But please don't get too hung up on this. It is the overall trend that is important, so if you have been regularly losing weight, this is what you should focus on.

I recommend in future that you weigh yourself on the same set of scales, around the same time of day, wearing very similar clothes. Try not to get too fixated with weighing yourself though, but more on how you are feeling and how your clothes feel to wear. This is generally what makes us feel good about ourselves. All the best!

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