Dieting Software

Manta® thin-line bathroom scale. We chose this finely crafted instrument especially for DietPower users. Measures to the nearest 0.2 pound -- so sensitive that you can see your weight changing daily. (Also measures in kilograms.) Ultra-thin 11-3/4"-by-13-3/8" white rectangle will fit into most briefcases. Ergonomically curved surface (inspired by the sea creature for whom the scale is named) makes stepping onto the platform each morning a surprisingly pleasant sensation. Huge LCD display is wonderfully easy to read, even without your glasses. Comes with lithium batteries that never need replacing (10,000 weighings guaranteed). Normally $70. Your price: $49.99.

It's small and unobtrusive -- just 5" in diameter and 1-1/2" high. It offers excellent repeatability: If a slice of roast beef registers 2.6 ounces, it won't measure 2.4 or 2.7 if you plop it on again. The lithium battery is guaranteed for 10,000 weighings -- good for years of dieting. The scale also has a "tare" button that zeroes the reading after you set an empty plate or cup on the scale, so you can measure only the contents.

DietPower turns your computer into a personal trainer that helps you lose weight, get in shape, and balance your diet. Because it learns your true metabolic rate, it is the only program that can guarantee reaching your goal on your target date. It monitors your balance of 33 different nutrients, analyzes recipes, tracks calories burned in exercise, and shows nutrients in 8,500 foods. It also gives you personalized advice and includes a handy calendar and diary. Endorsed by top nutrition and fitness experts, the program has won rave reviews from leading magazines and Web Sites.