How to take measurements?

AshleyyyB

Hey guys!

Does anyone know the proper way to take your own measurements? I'm a girl if that makes any difference. Let me know please!!

Thanks!!
Ashley

luv_lea

Bump! I've been wanting to know the same thing.

lazywriter

keep the soft tape measurer **parallel to the floor at all times.**


WAIST: *Narowest* point of your midsection
HIPS: widest point
NECK: widest point
THIGHS: thickest part
BUST: fullest part of your bosom, generally across nipples, around back.
BAND: directly underneath your breasts

AshleyyyB

thanks so much!!:happy:

bizco

Expanding on what lazywriter said...

Chest: breathe out all air
Hips: widest part, where the butt protrudes the greatest
Waist: take two measurements: narrowest part and at the navel

When calculating your waist-to-hip ratio use the narrowest waist measurement. Narrow waist divided by hips. If your ratio is greater than 0.8, you're considered apple-shaped. (i.e. letal belly fat)

Waistline (narrowest) cutoff for prediabetes is 35".

Source: Dr. Arthur Agatston, MD

lazywriter

That said, the "widest" part of my hips is above my rear, so that's why I use that measurement. Everyone has a different shape.

krishildy

I've been wondering the same thing -- How tight do we measure? How do we know it's consistent from one measurement to the next? I have so much fluff, it's hard to make sure my measuring technique remains constant... Any hints for me?

Happyoceangirl

I've been wondering the same thing -- How tight do we measure? How do we know it's consistent from one measurement to the next? I have so much fluff, it's hard to make sure my measuring technique remains constant... Any hints for me?

These are questions I have also. I find myself wondering if I just pulled the tape tighter this time or if I really lost that half inch.

barwwd

Bump!