What is your waist measurment...

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  • firstsip
    firstsip Posts: 8,399 Member
    I am a woman so I measure at the smallest part of my natual waist, which is above the navel. I have never heard of women measuring their waist at the navel.

    Anyway, my measurements are 36-26-37. I am happy with my measurements.

    If you are concerned about waist circumference for health, you need to measure near the navel.

    From WebMD: http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/bmi-drawbacks-and-other-measurements?page=3
    Waist Size: This is as simple as it gets: wrapping a tape measure around your waist. For an accurate waist measurement, Kahan says the tape measure should encircle your waist at the top of your hip bones in your lower back and go around to the belly button.

    Come on b.catt, you've been here long enough to know that the navel is NOT necessarily the place most (specifically) women need to measure. The narrowest part of the waist is the natural waist, which is often above the navel. For women with less difference between hips/waist, the navel will be the proper measure. For others, it is in fact the spot above their navel.

    The "measuring" at the navel is not for lean woman with defined waists; most doctors, PTs, dieticians, etc. are aware of this. When belly fat is still largely present, navel can be measured. Once the stomach is leaner, it's all natural waist for health.

    I've been healthcare a heck of a lot longer than I've been on MFP. I know the guidelines. If you are trying to get in the healthy zone on a waist circumference chart you should measure just above the hip bones.

    If you are simply measuring for personal reasons, then measure wherever you want.

    So you still follow old health rules, I'm guessing? Sort of the doctor who still follows his training from the 60s?

    I tried so hard, and got so far.
    In the end, it didn't even matter.
  • lithezebra
    lithezebra Posts: 3,670 Member


    I've been healthcare a heck of a lot longer than I've been on MFP. I know the guidelines. If you are trying to get in the healthy zone on a waist circumference chart you should measure just above the hip bones.

    If you are simply measuring for personal reasons, then measure wherever you want.

    So you still follow old health rules, I'm guessing? Sort of the doctor who still follows his training from the 60s?

    I tried so hard, and got so far.
    In the end, it didn't even matter.

    @Bcattoes - Thank you for explaining the distinction! I've always wondered what the reason was for two different methods of measuring the waist. It makes sense that if your goal is to get a sense of how much abdominal fat a person has, you would measure above the hip bones.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I am a woman so I measure at the smallest part of my natual waist, which is above the navel. I have never heard of women measuring their waist at the navel.

    Anyway, my measurements are 36-26-37. I am happy with my measurements.

    If you are concerned about waist circumference for health, you need to measure near the navel.

    From WebMD: http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/bmi-drawbacks-and-other-measurements?page=3
    Waist Size: This is as simple as it gets: wrapping a tape measure around your waist. For an accurate waist measurement, Kahan says the tape measure should encircle your waist at the top of your hip bones in your lower back and go around to the belly button.

    Come on b.catt, you've been here long enough to know that the navel is NOT necessarily the place most (specifically) women need to measure. The narrowest part of the waist is the natural waist, which is often above the navel. For women with less difference between hips/waist, the navel will be the proper measure. For others, it is in fact the spot above their navel.

    The "measuring" at the navel is not for lean woman with defined waists; most doctors, PTs, dieticians, etc. are aware of this. When belly fat is still largely present, navel can be measured. Once the stomach is leaner, it's all natural waist for health.

    I've been healthcare a heck of a lot longer than I've been on MFP. I know the guidelines. If you are trying to get in the healthy zone on a waist circumference chart you should measure just above the hip bones.

    If you are simply measuring for personal reasons, then measure wherever you want.

    So you still follow old health rules, I'm guessing? Sort of the doctor who still follows his training from the 60s?

    I tried so hard, and got so far.
    In the end, it didn't even matter.

    Yeah, you got what you want to think. Nothing from me will change tha. Carry on.
  • Girlrose
    Girlrose Posts: 127 Member
    I'm at 24 inches and I don't want to go lower. I have a pear shape, so I have lost plenty of upper body weight, but barely any lower body weight!
  • mandi_spicer
    mandi_spicer Posts: 37 Member
    27. Would like to be 26, maybe 25.
  • LindseyAlyssa
    LindseyAlyssa Posts: 156
    my waist is at 29.5 inches, and my goal is roughly 25 inches. My rough overall goal body measurements are 34-25-36. It's realistic to my current body shape, and as long as I keep with my training, i shouldn't have a problem attaining it :)
  • Sashoi
    Sashoi Posts: 295 Member
    33 now started at 38 in July
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    28.5 and happy.

    ETA: female, 5'6"/135/age 48
  • NRSPAM
    NRSPAM Posts: 961 Member
    31. Used to be around 45 I think.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    I am a woman so I measure at the smallest part of my natual waist, which is above the navel. I have never heard of women measuring their waist at the navel.

    Anyway, my measurements are 36-26-37. I am happy with my measurements.

    If you are concerned about waist circumference for health, you need to measure near the navel.

    From WebMD: http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/bmi-drawbacks-and-other-measurements?page=3
    Waist Size: This is as simple as it gets: wrapping a tape measure around your waist. For an accurate waist measurement, Kahan says the tape measure should encircle your waist at the top of your hip bones in your lower back and go around to the belly button.

    Come on b.catt, you've been here long enough to know that the navel is NOT necessarily the place most (specifically) women need to measure. The narrowest part of the waist is the natural waist, which is often above the navel. For women with less difference between hips/waist, the navel will be the proper measure. For others, it is in fact the spot above their navel.

    The "measuring" at the navel is not for lean woman with defined waists; most doctors, PTs, dieticians, etc. are aware of this. When belly fat is still largely present, navel can be measured. Once the stomach is leaner, it's all natural waist for health.

    I've been healthcare a heck of a lot longer than I've been on MFP. I know the guidelines. If you are trying to get in the healthy zone on a waist circumference chart you should measure just above the hip bones.

    If you are simply measuring for personal reasons, then measure wherever you want.

    So you still follow old health rules, I'm guessing? Sort of the doctor who still follows his training from the 60s?

    I tried so hard, and got so far.
    In the end, it didn't even matter.
    wow
  • aafoo
    aafoo Posts: 501 Member
    Well I am at 36... started from 37.5 a month back... want to reach to 32.
  • Derf_Smeggle
    Derf_Smeggle Posts: 610 Member
    Didn't think to get my measurements when I started at 215#. Took measurements just over 2 weeks ago at 198# and was at 40" waist. Waist was down to 39" today.

    Goal is 34".
  • DollyMiel
    DollyMiel Posts: 377 Member
    32"

    hips are a gigantic 44" though :c
  • Lyadeia
    Lyadeia Posts: 4,603 Member
    Mine varies during the month depending on hydration and hormones, but it's typically between 27-29". My goal is to have it fluctuate between 24-26" (because my hormones will always cause a flux, I'm not looking for a steady "all the time" measurement).

    For reference, I am 5'5" tall. If I were taller, I'd be pleased with my waist measurement. If I were shorter, I may be aiming for something even smaller.
  • alisonlynn1976
    alisonlynn1976 Posts: 929 Member
    Mine is 30" now. It was 39" at my largest. I would like to get it to 26" or so.
  • soldiergrl_101
    soldiergrl_101 Posts: 2,205 Member
    and what are your goals to get it at?

    Waistline
    To measure your waistline, use a measuring tape around your middle at the level of your navel.

    36" :(
  • SwitzEngine
    SwitzEngine Posts: 3,418 Member
    was 38" and now I am 34. I would like to loose 1 more inch. This would be perfect for a 6.0 guy
  • amiramakh
    amiramakh Posts: 25
    Mines 24, I'm tiny it could probably be 23 but I'm fine the way I am :)
  • misschoppo
    misschoppo Posts: 463 Member
    24.5inches :smile:
  • gabrielleelliott90
    gabrielleelliott90 Posts: 854 Member
    I've no idea. Probably around the 30 mark. I need to measure it.
  • Shrinkmeslowly
    Shrinkmeslowly Posts: 42 Member
    27, it was bigger but it seems to have tapped out at this number! which i'm fine with.
  • SugarBaby71
    SugarBaby71 Posts: 3,630 Member
    I'm not saying what it is, but I'd like to lose another 10 inches. Lost 6 so far.
  • inferiormeatsack
    inferiormeatsack Posts: 28 Member
    29, but being an hour glass figure it will easily be 23 by the time my hips have caught up.
  • alyssa92982
    alyssa92982 Posts: 1,093 Member
    27.5 in
  • murf19
    murf19 Posts: 453 Member
    When I started P90X I was a 36 inch waist. Today I'm a 31! I weighed 178 and today 150. I feel great too. I'm only 5'5, 49 years old (short guy)
  • HawtinPhoenix
    HawtinPhoenix Posts: 43 Member
    Bump
  • keltoi93
    keltoi93 Posts: 51 Member
    Started at 42" down to 34" now, 30/32" would be the goal.
  • TattedInStilettos
    TattedInStilettos Posts: 332 Member
    Right now 38
    Pushing for 30
  • cannibaldoll
    cannibaldoll Posts: 50 Member
    32" at my highest weight, now 26", would like to get to 24" ideally.
  • sydneyplainjane
    sydneyplainjane Posts: 140 Member
    Well, mine is about 41 inches...measuring at the narrowest point, which is above my belly button (even when my doctor measures, that's where she measures it). When I started MFP in August, it was about 44 inches.

    Right now, my goal is to just get in the 30's, but would like to end up in the 20's.

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