Weight Watchers Scale by Conair: Review and Giveaway!!

Recently I mentioned to my Facebook peeps that Conair contacted me about doing a review and giveaway of their Weight Watchers Inspirational Glass Scale.  Of course I was excited to do so.  They sent me the scale for the purposes of my review but the opinions are all mine.  And they'll send you one too if you win the giveaway!!

I have to admit, when I was told about the scale I wondered how much difference a little sticker on a scale was going to make.  You all know about my sometimes contentious relationship with the scale.  I have quite openly accused it of lying and I've been known to banish it for periods of time.  The darned thing just can't be trusted and sometimes it's outright nasty.  So yeah, the scale and I have some history.  And I thought, hmph, put a happy sticker on it and all's well, eh?  We'll see about that.  In any case, the scale is an important tool on this journey, nothing like solid numbers staring you in the face.  I try to see those numbers as feedback, not failure, not judgment, and not even success, just feedback.  Because success is really about the behaviors I engage in, the thoughts I'm having, how I feel about my body and how functional that body is.  My personal success is about momentum, a full, active life and a positive, empowered attitude.  The number on the scale is only part of that story.  Ok, I'll get off my scale soapbox now.  In any case, the number matters, no matter what I say - so why not have a little fun with it?

I unwrapped the scale and I was surprised by how sleek and low profile it is.  I think it's maybe a 1/2 inch off the floor. And the glass top gives it a modern, clean look that I like.

The first thing I did was get out the stickers and choose the ones I wanted on my scale.  They give you two pages of stickers, and one of the stickers is blank so you can personalize it.  I thought my goal weight might be a tangible reminder of maintenance.  Or maybe I should just write, "You're hot!" and be done with it.  See?  There's something about this that is fun, and encouraging, and I'm surprised by how much these little stickers change the scale-mood (if there is such a thing).

determination - check!

So, here are the stickers I chose.  Determination was the first one I put on.  Then Every Day is a New Day.  They also had One Day at a Time, which is another classic one.  And Smile, because smiling is always good.  Finally, You Go Girl!, because it was just plain fun.  And I put on all the butterflies they sent.  Butterflies are such a perfect metaphor for this journey.  Breaking out of the cocoon of inactivity and extra weight so I can fly around and see the world, perfect, right?  When I was trying to think of a new blog name (before I decided to just cross out loser and replace it with maintainer) The Butterfly Diaries was in serious consideration.

Anyway, the stickers are those vinyl ones that are removable and reusable so you can change things up when you want.  I suppose if I were in a slump I could write "This Will Pass" for a reminder that slumps don't last forever.  

The weight seems accurate, my weight was only .2 pounds different on this one than my regular scale so I think that bodes well for the accuracy of them both.  And I like that the logo on the scale is just WW and their little swoosh logo and the color is very subtle.  So much so that you can barely see it in these pictures (it's on the bottom).  The scale looks smudged in my pictures but those are reflections, it doesn't seem to show smudges in real life, which is nice.

I love that it measures to 1/10th of a pound!

Ok, here are some stats on this thing: 12.4" X 12.4", has a 400lb capacity.  Runs on a long-life AAA lithium scale (included) and has a 10 year warranty.  They retail for $29.99 and are available nationwide and at www.conair-store.com.  But who wants to buy one when you can win one here for free?!  Just leave a comment and I'll do a random drawing five days from today, on January 1st.  Perfect timing with the new year and resolutions. Btw, that 143.9 is my midday weight, it's lower in the morning.  Yeah, I know, I'm nuts.  But that brings up another issue, 128.1 pounds is the weight on the box and in the promo pics.  I wonder how they decided on that number? 

Anyway, speaking of resolutions, I think I'm going to make some goals of my own.  Not sure what they will look like but I'm feeling like it might be fun to get in on the fitness craze that overtakes the country this time of year. And I'm in talks with the management at my gym about maybe doing something there.  Stay tuned, you know I'll write about it all, probably endlessly.

As far as my own fitness craze - I made it to the gym today.  I did an outside run loop from my gym and it was even more beautiful and perfect than yesterday.  I ran 4.5 miles in 43:19 and then went inside the gym to do legs/shoulders/core work.  I added a new shoulder exercise, Arnolds, after asking a trainer at the gym what exercise he would do if he could only do two shoulder exercises.  He said lateral raises (which I'm already doing) and Arnolds.  Perfect because you know how much I love anything that involves dumbbells.

Tomorrow I'm hoping to get some bike time in and then chest/triceps/core are on the agenda.  I'm super pleased to be getting in all my strength training sessions despite the sickness deal.  Determination, don't doubt it for a second.

p.s.  Don't forget to leave a comment to be entered into the scale giveaway. I'll do a random drawing five days from today, on January 1st.  Be sure to include a way for me to reach you if I can't reach you through your comment.  My first giveaway - yay!