Measurements - HELP!

Jeneba

So - what am I doing wrong??? I stayed the same weight despite a week of vacation, but my measurements were so inconsistent! Lost in my waist and chest, but gained everywhere else, including my ARMS! What am I doing wrong???

MB_Positif

Did you eat out a lot on vacation? If you did you probably overloaded on sodium which can sometimes make you a bit puffy...maybe that's why your measurements are up in some places? Drink a lot of water and take measurements again in a few days!

Atlantique

Are you sure that you are measuring in the exact same spots?

lausa22

Make sure you measure in exactly the same place each time! I measure across the line or certain freckles on my body, haha.

broadsword7

I am not sure, but could it be muscle mass? If you are working out, the numbers can change in a week's time. That, and has been said, diet can affect our bodies also. And stress. And even atmospheric energy and the environment (humidity, weather, etc.). Like another poster said, I also find it sometimes challenging to measure in the exact same spots, and also using the exact same tension on the tape. Did I lose a half inch? If I pull the tape just a little bit more snug, or just shift it up or down a quarter inch here or there, I get different readings. The main thing I would concentrate on is to stay steady and consistent with your plan. Don't judge progress by one week or even two weeks, but by a long trend. I see your daily burns and how you come in under goal a lot and I would say that its going to pay dividends over the long haul. Keep it up and never let a number get you down! Just keep on kickin it!

AshDHart

Make sure you measure in exactly the same place each time! I measure across the line or certain freckles on my body, haha.

^This! I find a freckle, scar or other "landmark" to use. It might not be the "correct" spot for arm, thigh, etc but it's consistent.

Jeneba

Thanks, Everyone!!!! Let's just say.... we are all here for The Loooooong Haul!!!!