Bathroom weight scales have become much more accurate over the years - they have also become much more varied. In fact, there is such a variety of weight scales out there these days that you may not know which one to buy!

Here are some helpful hints and suggestions to help you pick out the best bathroom scale for you:

A digital weight scale is going to give you the most accurate readings at home.

Look for a scale with a large LCD monitor - it is nice to be able to read the numbers without having to bend over or put your glasses on!

If there is more than one person using your scale, consider getting a weight scale that can be personalized. In other words, there are some dial scales that have little colored knobs that you can rotate around the dial to mark your last weight or your goal rate (a different color for each person). Also, some body composition scales will keep track of the height, age, sex, and other such characteristics of 2 or more different people. This way, you do not need to input all of that information each time you want to use the scale - you just need to push a particular button, and the scale knows who you are.

In generally, most scales do not use much power - dial scales use a spring action to weigh you. Digital scales use a lithium battery you will likely never have to replace. Nonetheless, you may still want to consider a solar-powered scale - you will never have to worry about replacing the battery, and they are accurate!

If you choose a scale that takes batteries, be sure that it has an auto shut-off. You do not want to have to deal with remembering to turn off your scale if you are already in shock because of your weight!

If you are looking to lose weight and to become healthier, consider buying a body composition scale. Such a scale will tell you not just how much you weigh, but how much of that weight is fat vs. muscle. Some will even tell you what your water composition is (this can be very helpful if you are prone to dehydration). Many people think of weight loss as the best show of getting into shape and getting healthier, but your percent body fat is also important - in fact, it is more important! Realize, though, that body composition weight scales, while they give accurate readings of rate, only give accurate readings of body fat within 4% (the reading depends on how much water you have drank that day - more is better - and other such things).

It seems that some companies are starting to market sleek and stylish bathroom scales. This is all well and good, but do you really need your bathroom scale to become part of your bathroom dcor? Perhaps, but finding a weight scale that can be stored away easily (out of sight) might be even more useful. Those glass bathroom scales are beautiful (as far as scales go), but your feet will leave smudges...