A little confused about hip measurements...

vsangel87

I've always measured my hips right where my pelvic bones are...but i did some research and i kept coming across the fact that you're supposed to measure where the fullest part is, even if it means going as low as where your thighs start. Is that really true?? If so, that would mean that my "real" hip measurement is 3 inches more than i thought, because my femur joints jut out a little! wtf! lol

nisijam5

I've always measured my hips right where my pelvic bones are...but i did some research and i kept coming across the fact that you're supposed to measure where the fullest part is, even if it means going as low as where your thighs start. Is that really true?? If so, that would mean that my "real" hip measurement is 3 inches more than i thought, because my femur joints jut out a little! wtf! lol

That sounds right to me...the fullest part of your booty is what I've seen too

pkd1

Measure your hip about 2 inches below your belly buttom

paulettac

I personally don't think it matters so much as long as you measure the same spot each time. That being said I've always read to measure the fullest part.

Ms_Natalie

I have always measured the widest part of my hips too...I guess this is accurate as when buying clothes, you need to know that they will fit over the widest part of your hips.

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Randee75

Its ok........I have also been measuring my hips the same as you. And I have been Measuring my belly from belly button around for my waist.......Well of course my waist is smaller than my belly. As long as you are staying consistent thats all that matters. I left my "belly" measurements for waist and then just keep waist, thighs, arms etc....measurements in my "weigh loss journey journal"

vsangel87

Ugh, i just lost like 10 self-esteem points. lol And i thought i had proportional measurements. It's not like i can lose the bone that juts out, either. Well, i guess for my sake i'll keep measuring whre i've been measuring and i'll squeeze into clothes that are 1 size too small. lol

nisijam5

Measure your hip about 2 inches below your belly buttom

that's your abdomen measurements

amuhlou

I've been trying to figure this out too because I've been pants shopping lately.

Everything I've seen says measure the fullest part, basically your "seat." Turns out I was measuring wrong for the past 6-7 months.

claire_b79

Maybe this will help

http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/how-to-measure-yourself/

foreverjade

Definitely the fullest part... but don't let your self-esteem get hurt! Just think, from the fullest part, is where you will see results the most easily! If you measure your bones, then you will never get to cheer for losing the inches!