{"id":2520,"date":"2013-03-15T11:00:47","date_gmt":"2013-03-15T15:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=2520"},"modified":"2015-01-29T17:55:50","modified_gmt":"2015-01-29T22:55:50","slug":"how-to-choose-the-best-scale-for-your-bathroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/how-to-choose-the-best-scale-for-your-bathroom\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Best Scale for Your Bathroom"},"content":{"rendered":"

Despite the many models of bathroom scales available today, choosing the best scale for your bathroom should not be difficult if you know which features to look for.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Whether your goal is to lose excess weight or maintain your current weight, you\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2ll want the best scale<\/a><\/strong> at the right price.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Here\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s an overview of popular bathroom scale features to help you decide which scale is right for you.\"The<\/a><\/p>\n

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Digital vs. Mechanical<\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

Digital bathroom scales<\/a><\/strong> have a numeric readout which displays on a small screen located on the front of the scale. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Traditional spring-based mechanical bathroom scales<\/a><\/strong> (or analog) have a needle which adjusts itself to a person’s weight once the scale has been stepped on.<\/p>\n

Modern digital-scales tend to last longer than mechanical scales. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Many digital scales also offer advanced features, such as a memory to track weight fluctuations and the ability to perform body composition analysis.<\/p>\n

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\n<\/a>*For longer battery life, choose a digital scale that uses lithium instead of alkaline batteries, like the Taylor 7004 Compact Lithium Digital Scale<\/a><\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Memory<\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

A scale that stores your personal weight history<\/a><\/strong> for multiple days makes tracking the progress of your diet easier.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Some scales, like the OMRON HBF-400 Scale<\/a><\/strong>, can store data for multiple users in your household.<\/p>\n

The Taylor Mother & Baby Scale<\/a><\/strong> is a unique type of memory scale that makes it easy to weigh baby.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The handy two-step weighing process can also be used to determine the weight of a pet, shipping box or piece of luggage.
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Body Analysis<\/strong><\/em>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Some advanced digital scales<\/a><\/strong> can calculate different aspects of your body composition<\/a><\/strong>, such as the ratio of fat to muscle, your hydration level or both. People who are trying to increase muscle mass are best off with a body composition scale, like the OMRON HBF-400 Full-Body Sensor Body Composition Monitor with Scale<\/a><\/strong>, that determines the relationship between weight and muscle mass percentage (muscle is more compact than fat, but is also weighs more).<\/p>\n

The information provided by a body analysis scale is also helpful to dieters, especially when they are experiencing a weight-loss plateau. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 A body analysis scale will indicate if their percentage of body fat is decreasing. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0So, even if the pounds aren\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t coming off, the dieter will know that they\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re still making progress toward their goal.<\/p>\n

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High Capacity<\/strong><\/em>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

All bathroom scales have a weight limit and many of the best scales top out at around 300 pounds.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 If you weigh more than that, you will need a high-capacity scale.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Fortunately, there are many high-capacity scales on the market, including the Taylor 7405 \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0scale<\/strong><\/a> which has a 450 pound limit.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 It can also estimate your daily calorie intake to help you maintain your current weight.<\/p>\n

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Wide Platform<\/strong><\/em>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Conair<\/a>Wide-platform bathroom scales provide more surface area on which to stand and are ideal for people who are unsteady on their feet, including the elderly.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The Conair Weight Watchers Glass Scale<\/a><\/strong> is an example of a high-capacity digital model with a 15.25″L x 12.25″W extra-wide platform.<\/p>\n

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Easy-to-Read Display<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

People with poor eyesight or physical challenges often have difficulty reading the display on their bathroom scale.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The best scales for people with these hardships have extra-large LCD displays, such as the Taylor 7405 Scale<\/a><\/strong> with a 2″ LCD readout.<\/p>\n

Another option is a \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cprojection scale\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d that allows you to view your weight without having to strain your neck to look down, such as the Taylor 7081 Projector Scale<\/a><\/strong> that projects readouts onto the wall in easy-to-read red LCD numbers.<\/p>\n

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Tips on Using Your Bathroom Scale<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

The best scale for you is the one that fits your criteria. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0When using your bathroom scale, remember that your body weight naturally fluctuates during the day depending on what you eat, so it’s important to have a daily routine for weighing yourself to ensure accuracy.<\/p>\n