measuring help?

missxlaur

hi everyone! i think i really need to start measuring myself and keeping track of inches lost. i've tried measuring myself in the past with no success because i feel like i always measure myself in a different place than the time before (i.e. not measuring the same part of my bicep, thigh, stomach, etc). as a result, my measurements are all over the place.

does anyone have any suggestions to accurately measure yourself each week? and to make sure you're measuring yourself in the same spot?

thanks!

1a1a

bump, waist especially, where the heck is that thing?!

amanda07425

I'm the same way, I think I measure different spots every time.

missxlaur

does anyone have any suggestions????

tammihart

Sorry, I can't help any of you because I am in the same boat. I hope someone helps us!

Huskeryogi

On my arms I have identifiable freckles/moles that I use as a guideline for where to measure. Waist is easy for me. Bust right accross the nipples (usually wearing a sports bra). Thighs I use the highest point I can reach looking from the front.

Hips are the hardest for me. I always I have to measure down 10 inches from my waist and then measure my hips.

kducky22

First, I use the area right under my belly button so that's easy to get in the same place every time. Second, for my arms and thighs, I use a mark on my body (mole,scar,strech mark,freckle). I try to measure close to that mark every time I measure.

kat_renee

CHEST: measure directly across your nipple line

UPPER ARM: measure 7 inches down from the tip of your shoulder...don't flex

WAISt: measure at your belly button

HIPS: widest area of your hips ( you might have to turn sideways to see where it is)

ABDUCTORS: just under your butt...feet together for this measurement

THIGHS: 6 inches down from your inseam...have your legs apart and weight evenly distributed on both feet (don't stand on one leg while either is being measured.

Hope this helps.

missxlaur

thanks so much everyone!

LizC26

For my arms, thighs, hips, and chest, I move the tape around until I get the largest measurement. That's what I go with.

For my waist, I move the tape around till I get the smallest measurement...That's what I go with...

For my waist, I've noticed that after losing 19lbs, it has shifted to a new spot on my body...LOL

livinghcglacey

sharpie marker. hehe jk. but i read that if you tilt your upper body to one side you'll see a natural crease and that is your waist. hips are so many inches below your belly button. google it.

1_up

This video should help

How to take proper measurements
http://youtu.be/G9ZnioXCRhU