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09/12/2016 10:35AM

I'm beyond getting frustrated just trying to get my weight in. I finally got the app on my phone so I didn't have to transfer the photos to my laptop and then the word had expired. Got the new word and started all over again. It's hard to take a picture of full body and hold the card. When I try to do the scale, my phone balks a taking a picture and then the scale shuts off and I have to start all over again. argh.

Does anyone have tips on getting these crazy pictures taken?

When I try to enter my weight, it keeps flicking to kg instead of lb and I have to clear fields and start that all over again.

This last time, somehow I ended up with two pictures of my body and none of the scale so need to try again... I paid to weigh in once a week but it's just not worth it.

Referee Maureen

Hi there! I know it can be tricky to get the full body pose when you’re taking the picture yourself. I hold my phone above my head and take the photo from above. As long as you are looking into the camera so we can see your face and your toes on the scale it will be fine. Another option is to set the photo timer on your phone if your phone has that feature. Your weigh-in word has to be in the scale photo so you don’t have to worry about holding that while taking your full body pose. It took me a few tries before I mastered the task, but now it’s a breeze!

Lisa H

Ref. Maureen - Thank you for that photo tip. I took a mirrored door off my closet and put it in the bathroom. Who knew it would be SO HARD to put the closet back together LOL!! Next time I'll know better. I joined the maintainer as my first diet bet, so by the end of this 12 months I should be a much better informed better!!