I saw a scale in an e-mail I received but can't find it. I think the scale will measure correct portions based on your weight and how many lbs. you would like to lose. Does this ring a bell with anyone? I saw a scale in an e-mail I received but can't find it. I think the scale will measure correct portions based on your weight and how many lbs. you would like to lose. Does this ring a bell... » Read More I saw a scale in an e-mail I received but can't find it. I think the scale will measure correct portions based on your weight and how many lbs. you would like to lose. Does this ring a bell with anyone? « Show Less
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I am really not sure, but I don't remember anything in the description or the book about anything like that.. sorry
1561268
I just did a test with a lb of butter. If you have it set to oz it will remain on oz and give you a reading in oz (16 oz) You would have to switch the units into pounds to get it to register in lbs. I am loving this scale. I have even tested it on products that list serving portions weight and it is right on the button! What I love is being able to figure calories by weighing in grams and then multiplying by a "calorie factor" listed in the booklet. You can truly monitor your calorie intake doing this. Your reading will depend on where you have set the units of measurement. If you have set them at oz. they will read in oz. (even over one pound). To find the measurement in pounds you would have to set the units to pounds. It DOES NOT switch from ounces to pounds when you hit the one pound mark ... it will read 16 oz. Hope this clarifies.
2003406
I recently purchased this scale with the intention of weighing small packages to mail. I did test its weighing accuracy with another digital scale, & it was almost the same reading - within 1/10th on an ounce. You can choose the unit of weight. I only used it in lb:oz setting. It does have a fluid oz unit setting. You can weigh your container, then clear the on/tare weight to reset to '0', then add your foods into/onto your container. The display will show the item weight since your last clear. When you are finished, clear the weight, & remove your container from the scale. The total weight including your original container will display briefly. I wrote down the weight of the container, then subtract it from the total. Because I am using the scale to weigh packages, it is hard to see the screen underneath the larger package. Thats why I reset the weight to '0' then remove my package. If you are weighing smaller amounts where the screen is not obstructed, then the weight reading is the weight of the item(s) since the last clear. The scale is durable however, it is not sealed against spills getting underneath the sides. Another thing I have noticed. The scale will turn itself off after no activity in a few seconds. I cannot comment on its life expectancy. So far so good. Judy
1068173
its pretty accurate for me, and I only base that on going to dr's office me and my kids getting weighed and my scale saying the same thing. I've tested it lol
749603
I am unsure. I purchase a scale, had it sent to my mother in another state and none of my relatives could get it to work. We ended up returning the scale.
65008
I've never tried it, but have you checked with the USPS to see if they have any calibration weights on site? I'm sure their scales, like all scales, have to be calibrated regularly. You could take it to them and see what they say. I live in a rural area and the local branch is never very busy, so I'm sure they would help me. A busier location may not be as helpful.
509265
I don't know. But the app for the iPhone isn't great. You have to scan the scale every time you weight yourself.
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I would try to take the battery out then place it back in. I know for sure that the results I receive is accurate because after weighing myself for about a week, I went to the doctors and the scale read exactly the same. I do know that where you store your scale is also major. The bathroom is not good. The moisture and hot steam will disrupt it's normal function. I had one similar and the bathroom destroyed it. I hope this was helpful.
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Mine is always 4 pounds off and I don't know how to fix it. It zeros itself each time I use it , but then is 4 pounds off one way or the other. I think it is just a bad scale. I am going to get a different scale from a different company. Sorry I couldn't help.
1994543
You select your number and get on the scale. That's set as your initial weight. Other users pick a different number and do the same. As long as no two users weight is very close the scale automatically keeps track of each one's weight changes.
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I have the same problem. I cannot figure out why, I don't even sync it to the app. I can get on it and get a weight that is about 2 to 3 lbs higher than what I get after 2 or 3 times on the scale. The reason I noticed is that the weight seemed off so I weighed myself on other scales I have and all of them read about 3 lbs less than this one. ??? I will email the company and see what gives. Good Luck.
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Individual profiles (height, gender, age, weight) are set up and the scale recognizes specific profile by weight of individual (within 6 lbs) or displays the profiles, for selection, that are within that weight range. 8 profiles may be entered. So if a guest has gained/lost 6 lbs since last weighin, their profile may not be automatically found
502325
That is what scales do.....measure weight. This is a scale, so yes, it measures weight as well as other measurable factors. This would be like asking if scissors cut or a toothbrush brushes teeth. :)
1794601
This morning I stepped on it and it told me my weight. (down six pounds) I understand your confusion, some scales do require a "tap" This one does not. I will check tomorrow to be sure.
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Do you know for sure that your doctors scale is correct? When you want to compare one scale to another all conditions have to be equal: same time of day, clothing, shoes on or off and did you have a heavy, salty meal the night before (pasta, pizza, barbecue, or drink a lot of beer?) I weigh every day in the morning in my pajamas and only compare office weights from visit to visit. Besides, for me, I lost 50 lbs (took 2 years), and I don't sweat 1 lb. My goal is to not gain it back and when my scale at home shows 1 lb or more, I follow my diet carefully till it comes off, usually only takes a few days Do you know for sure that your doctors scale is correct? When you want to compare one scale to another all conditions have to be equal: same time of day, clothing, shoes on or off and did you have a heavy, salty meal the night before (pasta, pizza, barbecue, or drink a lot of beer?) I weigh every day in the morning in my pajamas and only compare office weights from visit to visit. Besides, for me, I lost 50 lbs (took 2 years), and I don't sweat 1 lb. My goal is to not gain it back and when my scale at home shows 1 lb or more, I follow my diet carefully till it comes off, usually only takes... » Read More Do you know for sure that your doctors scale is correct? When you want to compare one scale to another all conditions have to be equal: same time of day, clothing, shoes on or off and did you have a heavy, salty meal the night before (pasta, pizza, barbecue, or drink a lot of beer?) I weigh every day in the morning in my pajamas and only compare office weights from visit to visit. Besides, for me, I lost 50 lbs (took 2 years), and I don't sweat 1 lb. My goal is to not gain it back and when my scale at home shows 1 lb or more, I follow my diet carefully till it comes off, usually only takes a few days « Show Less
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You just have to step on the scale, I love it! It is very accurate and remembers my previous weight. How it does I don't know, but it does. My wife and I use it everyday just to see how much we gain during the day and lose over night. (most times :-) )
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I tried to weight it on my digital scale and it didn't work. Weighed my self with and without it and it was 2.2 lbs.