Convert 48 Ounces to Pounds

Weigh two objects together.

1. Place one object on the scale. Note the weight. Take it off and let the scale even back out.
2. If it matches, the scale is accurate. If it doesn’t, try it again and see if it is off by the same number. If it is, it might be that your scale is always off by that amount.

Bathroom scales are fickle devices. They can give you a different weight from day to day, or even moment to moment. Sure, the human body fluctuates over the course of the day and there are some crappy scales out there, but even relatively good scales can seem to be wildly inaccurate.

#1 Every time a digital scale is moved it needs to be calibrated. Initializing the scale resets the internal parts allowing the scale to find the correct “zero” weight and ensure accurate readings. If the scale is moved and you do NOT calibrate it, you are likely to see fluctuations in your weight.

“The body fat scales you can buy online are safe and convenient, but they aren’t accurate,” says Dr. Woolcott, who adds that studies on these devices aren’t reliable because they’re tested on a small number of people. “The scales underestimate or overestimate body fat percentage by quite a lot.

To get the best results:

1. Weigh yourself at the same time every day (morning is best, after using the restroom).
2. Use a quality weighing device that’s set up properly.
3. Only use one scale.
4. Weigh yourself naked or wear the same thing for every weight measurement.

While you might feel lighter after pooping, you’re not actually losing much weight. What’s more, when you lose weight while pooping, you’re not losing the weight that really matters. To lose disease-causing body fat, you need to burn more calories than you consume. You can do this by exercising more and eating less.