Zero scale versus Quantum scale (or none at all?)

I blogged about the Quantum scale previously.  I loved the idea of a scale that just tells you how much weight you are losing rather than the actual number.  For some reason, the numbers just don't suit me.  A day can be ruined just by getting the "wrong" one.  No matter how much I'm told that it's just a number, it doesn't stick.  It always means more...and it's never good enough.
I've tended to lose weight/fat before by focusing more on clothes or measurements until I felt I was in good enough shape to cope with the number.  I'm so out of shape at the moment that I don't even want to look at the tape measure numbers.  I also need to lose a good bit so that it would take weeks before my clothes would feel looser.  It's hard to keep motivated.
The Zero Scale seems like an even better prospect than the Quantum scale.  It has the same idea-tells you how much your weight has changed.  It has the added functions of supporting multiple users too and a guest function which will show the actual (evil) number too.  This sounds far better to me-it's a scale you could continue to use for maintenance once goal was reached.  It also just looks like it's a better product.
I have been super impressed by the customer service they offer.  I emailed to ask about shipping to Canada and got an incredibly speedy response.   The director went to the trouble of investigating it himself and getting back to me.  The customs and shipping bring the price up a lot but I'm still seriously considering the purchase because it's a great idea and I now believe in the company too.  Quantum scale, on the other hand, eventually answered my latest email after many ignored ones.  They're geographically closer, but much further away from my idea of customer care.

Isn't the zero scale pretty?  All nice and shiny?

Meanwhile, I've been back on the "diet" for the past week or so.  I haven't been strict at all really.  It's been more of an easing into it which seems to be working.   I reckoned I could either be really strict and potentially give up, or start moderately and gradually remove things bit by bit.  First steps were switching to salad with chicken for lunch and to raw almonds for snacks.  Continuing in the gym.  More about that later!

Second thoughts about Quantum scale...

I recently posted about what a good idea I thought the Quantum Scale was.  I hate looking at the number on the scale-it's not just a number for me.  I also have quite a bit of weight to lose so it will be ages before my clothes start feeling different.  It's hard to stick with a diet when there's no feedback and seeing the pounds go down would really help.
The problem?  I've emailed and used the contact form to ask if they ever give trial models for blogs etc.  I've tweeted them.  I've looked at their Facebook page which is just full of spam.   How can I pay $70 (after tax and shipping) for a product that is only sold online if the company completely refuses to interact online?  The answer is that I can't.  If anything went wrong, I would have nobody to contact.  I can't even be sure that I would ever get the product.  It's almost like they don't exist.   I've ordered many things online and relied on good communication to trust the company.  This company has not endeared me to them...

Weight loss wish list...topped with Quantum scale!

Hmmm.  So the diet hasn't really been going that well.  My social life has been rather too good lately which has challenged my willpower.  Another issue has been the overwhelming idea of how much weight I have to lose.  It's probably in the region of 30lbs and that has stopped me from stepping on the scale.  I hate hate hate seeing the number in front of me if it's not the "acceptable" one.  No matter how many times I'm told that it's just a number, the emotional attachment is far too strong.  I tend to go by clothes or measurements usually, but this time I have too much to lose.  Getting back into my clothes will take ages so it would be lovely to have something to show progress week to week.  My object of desire right now is the Quantum scale.  It never shows your actual weight-just the change from measurement to measurement.  It sounds completely perfect!  In my current financially challenged state, it's a no-go though. (It's also handy that I don't need any cosmetic treatments right now....)
Fingers crossed I can win one or something!

One thing I actually have ordered is a Gymboss interval timer which was a bit more affordable at $20.  I think I need to raise intensity on workouts, at least some of the time.  I restarted the Men's Health Spartacus workout recently which is a challenging one!  I think the interval timer will help me not to cheat....

The wishlist item I need to do myself is proper meals.  The Eat Clean cookbook is sitting on my shelf all unused.  Time to get cracking!