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” Healthy Scales” was the brand name of the bathroom scales in my hotel suite in Singapore. Actually, it could well have been a message of encouragement as underneath, in bold uppercase, was the word ”thinner”. At the resort in Malaysia the scales were labelled ”Pro Fit”. There’s a bit of a theme emerging here but I think it’s a healthy one.

It’s good when weight control is a health and fitness issue rather than a masochistic image one (psychological conditions aside). Let’s face it – most people need to lose weight. We’ve all read about the ”obesity epidemic” and seen the lardy on the streets (though probably not walking) and the solid children in the playground.

Scales may be useful to keep an eye on things. One of my friends doesn’t let herself get above a certain weight: anything over 65 kilograms and it’s time to watch what she eats. Karl Lagerfeld, who famously shed 40 kilograms in 11 months, says he never lets himself get below a certain weight because his clothes will not look so good.

Are the scales your friend or foe? Maybe you don’t have any in the house. I can always tell if I’ve put on a kilo or two by the fit of my jeans. No scales needed or desired. And you?