thanks for the advice. i guess my problem is with my home scale. i can't get it to give me the same reading twice!! same situation: if i step on it uneven, if i move it, or if i sneeze i get a different reading. the scale i have is one of those with a solid piece of glass (like yours arie?) that i spent quite a good amount of money on. i guess i should do some research and get a better one. then i can do it naked (at home!), have a reliable measurement, not have to sprint nude to the scale while the locker room is empty or contaminate the veggies!! arie, can you (or anyone else!) tell me exactly which scale you recommend?

much aloha to all! ~shauna