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Wounded Bear

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4. Try this...

Reply to Goodheart (Original post)

Thu Nov 2, 2017, 10:41 AM

Nov 2017

step on the scale and take your measurement.

Step off the scale and stand there for at least 10 seconds.

Step back on the scale. I'll bet you the difference in readings is probably 0.5 pounds or so.

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I've noticed that.... Goodheart Nov 2017 #5

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