Proper Waist Measurement

georgette70
georgette70 Posts: 158
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi There, I just wanted to share a website which demonstrates proper waist measurement. There is a great little video and instructions on measuring your waist. Have a great day everyone! :happy:

www.heartandstroke.ca/healthywaists

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  • snookeroo
    snookeroo Posts: 2,217 Member
    Your waist size should be half of your height (in inches)
  • ailysp
    ailysp Posts: 69
    Thanks for sharing..
  • georgette70
    georgette70 Posts: 158
    Sadly, my waist is far far from that!! BUT it will get there! :) Thanks Snookero
  • snookeroo
    snookeroo Posts: 2,217 Member
    Sadly, my waist is far far from that!! BUT it will get there! :) Thanks Snookero

    Actually, I happened to be watching Dr. Oz just as I read your post. He said it. Coincidence.

    You're welcome.
  • thendrick
    thendrick Posts: 102 Member
    Aha! Now I should be able to measure more accurately - before it was always hit or miss whether I was in the same spot or not!
    And boo! I am an overweight apple!
  • CasperO
    CasperO Posts: 2,913 Member
    Your waist size should be half of your height (in inches)
    Well I'll be &$%'ed,,, I never heard that or thought of it. I'm pretty trim now, and that's exactly what mine is. 34" waist - 68" (5'8") tall. Thanks!
  • Sherri71
    Sherri71 Posts: 208 Member
    Your waist size should be half of your height (in inches)


    Wow, I never knew that! Good to know :) Although I am still not sure I am measuring correctly.
  • Sherri71
    Sherri71 Posts: 208 Member
    Your waist size should be half of your height (in inches)

    Wow, I never knew that! Good to know :) Although I am still not sure I am measuring correctly.
  • ncahill77
    ncahill77 Posts: 501 Member
    Your waist size should be half of your height (in inches)

    Well then I should be 7'6" and in the NBA!
  • snookeroo
    snookeroo Posts: 2,217 Member
    Your waist size should be half of your height (in inches)

    Wow, I never knew that! Good to know :) Although I am still not sure I am measuring correctly.

    Here is how to measure:

    I am 5'7". A foot is 12 inches. 5 feet and 7 inches is 5*12+7 inches. This is 60+7 inches, or 67 inches.

    I am 67 inches in height. Divide 67 by 2. That equals 33.5. My waist size should be about 33 or 34 inches.

    I imagine this is just a guide. I hope this helps.
  • 2hdesign
    2hdesign Posts: 153
    WEll, shot. I liked my waist measurement better - it's closer to the 35. Sigh. Oh well, just keep moving more and eating less, right? Every little bit counts towards gettin healthier....
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