This post could come off as sort of a brag, but that’s not how we roll, we weigh things.
This is a shout out to our online reps large and small and to let folks know about some of the really really big retailers who carry Escali scales + products. They include Target.com, Walgreens, Home Shopping Network, andof course, Amazon.com. Here are some of our other favorites that you may not have heard of: Daydots, ChefRubber, InstaWares, Kerekes, and NeedaScale.
Whatever industry you’re in no matter how large or small, if it uses a scale or you think you could use a scale to make your life easier, please check out some of these retailers and of course remember to check out Escali.com for the ultimate source of quality digital scales and balances.
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I’ve had this scale for 4 months and I have lost 35lbs. I was really clueless about portion size until I got this scale. In the beginning, I used it all the time, keeping a cumulative daily total. Since I was trying to keep at 60%-20%-20% balance of carbs, fat, protein it was invaluable because I could see what I needed to get to the end of the day and stay within my diet. Believe it or not, that often meant at the end of the day I had leeway to have a (small) treat, which has kept me sane.
Now that I’ve had it for a while, I don’t run daily totals, but I still use it all the time for accurate portion sizes. The manual gives instructions clearly and it is short — but do be prepared to spend about 10 to 15 minutes learning to use the scale. Once you get it, it is easy.
I’ve entered in about 25 entries for food items that are not programmed in already. Entering them is easy. The code book is plastic so it won’t get ruined by water. The scale is excellent for weighing mail, too.
The auto-shut off will save batteries and still gives you plenty of time to dig around in the fridge and chop something up.
Here are the reasons I did not give it 5 stars: The display could use more contrast as it is a bit dim. Every time you push a button, there is a loud beep noise. It can’t be turned off. The book with the list of food codes is not in any sensible order and it has too many codes most adults don’t need, like candy bars and processed foods. A condiment section would have been helpful instead of having to find mayo in one place, mustard in another, and I have yet to find ketchup.
I would totally overlook most of the above to give this product 5 stars, except for that infernal beeping.
I could not have had the success I’ve had without this scale! I never pay expedited shipping for anything, but I did for this and I am glad!