Measure your body inches!

lmejia1289

I am pretty upset at myself for not taking any measurements a month ago when I (re)started. In the last month I've lost 6-8 lbs give or take, and although I feel like it's not much, I feel so much lighter, tighter, and smaller! I wish I would have measured myself. I just want people starting out to please take measurements. I still have way more to lose (I'm 5'2, 168 lbs), so I will be doing my measurements from now on!

LivingtheLeanDream

At least now you know to take measurements and will see your progress in both scale weight and inch loss

lmejia1289

Yes! I never realized how important it is! I feel like I have a waist now!

ValkyrieLula

I should have taken measurements. But I did take photos day 1 and plan to take them every 3ish weeks (Insanity fit test days). I plan to take measurements when I do my second set of photos.

lmejia1289

I didn't take my "before" photos until 1-2 weeks into it and I regret that too! Haha learning process

clonesjer

I wish I had initial measurements too, about 30 lbs down I joined a gym and got some, but I feel like I missed the first drop lol. I do have my belt though - down 6 notches and I had to punch a 7th one this morning to cinch it tight enough to keep my pants on. I really need a new belt, but I'm keeping this old one as a souvenir

cmarangi

I'm kicking myself for not taking measurements. I am staying at the same weight, but I know I'm getting smaller and more fit. Less stuff jiggles and my clothes are fitting more loose. Not sure if it's worth taking them now, but I might.

lmejia1289

Exactly! Congrats to you guys! Wow 30 lbs down would be my ultimate goal!!

Josh_lol

Measurements are a good way of reassuring yourself that you're losing fat and shrinking. The scale can sometimes show this as well, but there are a lot of other variables when you weigh yourself that can hide that loss. And then you feel upset because you think you haven't lost anything.