[Electronics-talk] accurate talking scale

[Sherri]

What kind of scale is it? Thanks.
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From: "Shannon Cook" <SCook at sccb.sc.gov>
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> Hi,
>
> Mine varies no more than 3-4 pounds.  I think I would worry if it were 
> more than that.
>
> Shannon Cook, MSW
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> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of John DeWitt
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> To answer your question about consistent results with my ILA talking 
> scale,
> yes I do provided I use it consistently. If I shift weight while on the
> scale it can be as much as 15 pounds off. Step on it with both feet 
> centered
> on the scale and keep absolutely still. I place a finger against a solid
> surface without putting either upward or downward pressure to steady 
> myself.
> The results since I've been doing it this way has always been within less
> than one pound, so long as I do it every day at the same time, normally in
> the morning when I get up.
> Of course, after eating, with clothes on will always add pounds. I've been
> watching myself lose 14 pounds over the past few months , always steadily
> down with minor variations from day to day, which is to be expected.
>
> JD
>
>
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> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Brett Boyer
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> do you get consistent results?
> bb
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>
>>I have found that it helps to place both feet fully on the scale and keep
>> from moving until it's "Ready". I even use my index finger against a 
>> solid
>> surface to steady me while the scale does its thing; that way it has
>> pretty
>> consistent results.
>
>
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