Two Types Of Bath
Scale Are L.E.D. And Gauge Style
Women are famous, some say
notorious, for their diet crazes. So much effort is put into
losing weight that it's a 10 billion dollar industry in the U.S.
Everyone wants to be able to fit into that pair of size six
jeans. Some of us lose weight for events such as high school
reunions, parties, and weddings, fearing their friends will
think them fat unless they lose ten pounds. How much weight are
you actually losing? Eyeballing it doesn't work, as you may see
yourself much heavier or much thinner then you actually are.
That is why a bath scale is so important. Your bath scale keeps
you honest and doesn't lie (much)!
Getting on your
bath scale once a week can give you the
determination to stick to your diet. Studies show that people
who monitor their weight loss are much more likely to lose
weight then those who do not. You don't need those giant scales
you find at the fitness center or in the doctor's office. Unless
you have a medical condition that dictates you must monitor
every ounce of fat, chances are you're thinking in terms of
pounds, not ounces. There are two types of bath scales: L.E.D.
and gauge style. The gauge style operates on a spring mechanism,
with the number reading appearing as on a cars speedometer.
L.E.D. is just a digital weight reading. Of the two types, the
L.E.D. Is usually more accurate.
A bath scale is more convenient that a giant one as well. Large
model scales take up a lot of valuable bathroom space. After
all, most people are trying to get as much out of their bathroom
space as possible. Large scales can be confusing, too. With all
those little sliding pieces of metal, it's difficult to tell if
your measuring yourself properly. A bath scale is quite small,
usually no larger than one square foot.
Just about any bath scale can be stored wherever you please.
Women and men can be sensitive to having their bath scale in
plain sight, feeling embarrassed if, God forbid, a guest sees
this weighing device and concludes their host is fat. Although
this may be fuzzy logic, nonetheless, your scale may be stored
on it's side in a very thin profile, with no one ever knowing you
actually weigh yourself periodically!
When shopping for a bath scale, it makes sense to buy the best
quality you can afford. Plastic is not as durable as metal.
Metal scales will last for many years. A plain Jane metal scale
with an L.E.D. Readout is probably a better choice than a
plastic designer style. On the other hand, if you want a fancy
designer scale to match your decor, go for that sleek glass
designer number. All scales should have a non slip surface, for
safety's sake. Just remember, the bottom line on a bath scale,
aside from looks, is accuracy!
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