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Where to measure?

binkberry
binkberry Posts: 5 Member
edited March 3 in Fitness and Exercise
I just had a question about where to measure my waist. I always thought that as a woman, my waist was the smallest area between my bust and hips (about 2 inches above navel). When my trainer does my measurements he measures right at my belly button. I try to use online calculators to get a rough estimate of what my body fat percentage might be and track progress. But there is a 3 inch difference between what I consider my natural waist and my navel. That's a huge discrepancy when I enter the measurements into the calculators. Just curious where I should be taking that measurement from. TIA!

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  • OnTheGround
    OnTheGround Posts: 78
    I've always heard (and used) the belly button.

    You'll probably see better, more accurate results from that spot anyways.
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