Health & Fitness pick of the week (September 5th)

It can sometimes be hard to detect those extra three pounds that have snuck onto your body after a particularly calorific week, but once those three pounds become ten, everyone can see them.

That is why it is so important to keep a close eye on things, and a weekly or even fortnightly hop on the scales is a great way to do that.

Weight, however, can sometimes be deceiving, as muscle weighs more than fat, which is why a few extra features on a scale can help you get a truer picture of your progress.

Weight Watchers has a range of scales that look at more than just what you weigh.

Thebest of the bunchis the Weight Watchers 4 in 1 Electronic Scale, on sale for £29.99 at Argos.

Along with telling you your weight, the scale uses its memory feature to tell you whether you've gained or lost weight since your last weigh-in.

On top of that, it can tell you your BMI, body fat percentage, and whether you are at a low, normal, or high level of health, all of which help give you a clearer picture of how your body is doing.

If £29.99 is too weighty a price, have a look at the Body Analysis Scale for £19.99.