After decades I finally bought a good scale off of the internet. I do not care what the doctor's scale says as often I got clothes and shoes on and it is another time of the day I am being weighed then I normally would. Also I found some of their scales are not accurate. Now if your scale at home is off or doesn't work...... I must tell you having a good scale has made a big difference for me if not the difference. Having clothes fitting better is of course the best and nicest indicator. My belt buckle could not close but now I am at slot 6. DH had to add two holes on my belt.