Six of the Best Bathroom Scales

If Christmas has left you worrying about your weight and your New Year's resolution is to cut down on those choccies, then you probably need a little encouragement. So how about treating yourself to a new set of bathroom scales?

Even if you fancy something more than just retro chrome or clean white, there's a set to suit. Have a look at the new generation of smart scales for example. These will not only weigh you but measure your metabolic rate, body fat index, bone health and muscle mass too. Unfortunately, they won't be able to slam the fridge door on your fingers whenever you fancy a snack...

This feature was written in January 2007.