Help with taking measurements

ttillman19

I am new to taking body measurements and would love to know the proper way/places/etc. For example the smallest part of my midsection is up by my ribs. I have been told to suck in your gut and measure around where you belly button moves to. Just lost in this area? I can see the results in the mirror, but would love to know the inches.

Thanks

secretlobster

For women, there is a difference between "natural waistline" (which is about an inch above the bellybutton, just under your lower ribs, and it's usually the thinnest part of your midsection) and a pants waistline which is lower.

The best place to measure is one where you can find easily and be consistent. What you described (your natural waistline) sounds like a good place to take measurements from. Don't suck in, just stand naturally.

ttillman19

Thank you, but that does not cover the large amount of fat/gut that hangs out below that line. How to I see if that is going away?

kelketchum

I measure it all! I just write it down as waist and belly. That way I can see them both. And don't suck in when you do it. That is just cheating!

ttillman19

Where do you measure the hips at?

secretlobster

Where do you measure the hips at?

the hip measurement is the widest part of your butt... For me it's around the outside of my upper thighs

heatherallen1020

I believe you put the tape measure right on the middle of your bottom thats usually the biggest part, at least thats what i do