Correct places to measure??

jtodacheeny

I am having such a hard time measuring consistantly!! I take my own measurements, but they are all over the map! I have lost 20-22 lbs and I have been trying to keep up with measurements, but some times they are bigger, sometimes they are smaller and sometimes they show no change!

When I started I had a friend take measurements and pictures, but then I decided to measure myself and ARG! If anyone has any advice on the best way to measure and to ensure that its consistant, please please share!!! I want accurate measurements and I don't feel like I am getting them!

Thanks so much!!!

hroush

I've tried to measure myself as well, but I'm guessing in fewer places. I bought a body fat caliper a month ago with the intention of keeping track of that, but it's (nearly) impossible to use on yourself and be accurate. :sad:

foxxybrown

Find a mole, scar, freckle, birth mark, etc on your body that you can reference in your measurements.

Newfiedan

http://www.ehow.com/how_2303660_body-measurements-clothes.html for measurements.
http://livefitnessnow.com/how-to-take-proper-body-measurements-to-track-fitness-progress/ for calipers.

DJJW

I'm not sure if I'm doing it right either. But I measure

arms- middle of biscep relaxed (not enough muscle there to start flexing LOL)
bust- largest point
underbust- where my bra strap sits
bellybutton- self explained
hips- where my butt is the largest
thighs- largest point

I have watched my numbers come down, but being a girl...never measure within days of TOM that will throw numbers up.


Please correct me if I'm doing this wrong...I was just winging it.

HealthierMamasita

•Bust: Don't squish yourself -- measure all the way around your bust and back right at your nipple line, and make sure the tape measure is not lower.

•Chest: Measure under your breasts but as high up as you can go, keeping the tape measure parallel to this line when you reach it around your back.

•Waist: Measure wherever it is the smallest (if you have "no waist" go around yourself right at the navel line).

•Hips: Measure at the very biggest part -- even if that is so low that you are almost on the top of your thighs.

•Midway: Measure midway between the very biggest part of your hips and your waist.

•Thighs: Measure wherever they are the biggest.

•Knees: Measure right above the knee.

•Calves: Measure wherever they are the biggest.

•Upper arm: Measure wherever they are biggest above your elbows.

•Forearms: Measure wherever they are biggest below your elbows.

musicoflife08

Great post! I've been wondering the same thing!