Measurements...

Chlo92x
Chlo92x Posts: 168 Member
edited January 3 in Health and Weight Loss
Hey,

Just wondering if everyone measures their waist, hips, bust etc while dieting?
I havent been doing this, and wish I had started off with measurements to compare, as I cant see much difference even thou Iv lost 7lb, others say they can notice... Maybe it because I see myself everyday so I dont see a change as much

P.S, Add me if u log daily, i need motivation and happy to give in return!

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  • lollyish
    lollyish Posts: 75 Member
    Yup I do, it is massive motivation. Start now! :) PS: I added you as a friend :)
  • ohmyshysamantha
    ohmyshysamantha Posts: 138 Member
    I measure myself every tuesday and I weigh myself once a month.
  • Madelinew22
    Madelinew22 Posts: 289
    ya i do, not so much anymore but i was doint it every 2 weeks when i started
  • soleilxo
    soleilxo Posts: 202
    yeah i measure weekly :) i never did in the beginning though so i kind of regret it i wish i knew my measurements starting off :(
  • emotionalharlequin
    emotionalharlequin Posts: 83
    I do. Have been doing so for two years now. It's ****img depressing when the inches decrease im one place but not in another. My waist is a ****ing non-mover. >.<
  • Susantuti
    Susantuti Posts: 168 Member
    My trainer took my measurements when I began working out with her. After six weeks I did notice my clothes felt a little looser but when I looked in the mirror I looked the same to me. At the end of 6 weeks when she weighed and measured me again I had only lost 3 lbs. ;-( but I had lost 11.5 inches througout my body, 5 of which came from my abdomen alone and 2 from my waist. The rest was 1/2 and 1/4 inches here and there from my hips, thighs, arms etc. So yes, it is a good idea to take measurements. I only wish I had taken a before picture too so that I can see the difference.
  • californiagirl2012
    californiagirl2012 Posts: 2,625 Member
    Hey,

    Just wondering if everyone measures their waist, hips, bust etc while dieting?
    I havent been doing this, and wish I had started off with measurements to compare, as I cant see much difference even thou Iv lost 7lb, others say they can notice... Maybe it because I see myself everyday so I dont see a change as much

    P.S, Add me if u log daily, i need motivation and happy to give in return!

    I did. I do a workout where the goal is the "golden ideal" which got me to exceed my wildest dream for what I could achieve. When I started on this weight loss journey I thought size 8 would be then end because it's the smallest I've ever been. But shooting for the golden ideal got me to a size 2-4 and changed my life tremendously. Don't limit yourself. You can always adjust your goals as you get closer.

    And here is an article just published today about it:

    http://bradpilon.com/weight-loss/womens-body-ideal-measurements/

    I log in every day and have a lot of people watching my diet, etc.
    Wishing you the best! -Bobbie
  • Chlo92x
    Chlo92x Posts: 168 Member
    Thanks, I have just purchased a tape measure off ebay haha! Im going to start recording measurements as well as weight Wish I had my starting measurements thou!
  • MysticRealm
    MysticRealm Posts: 1,264 Member
    Yes I do. I measure

    Upper arm (widest part of bicep)
    Chest (widest part of boobs)
    Waist (narrowest part of torso)
    Abdomen (widest part of stomach, around bellybutton)
    Hips (widest part)
    Thighs (biggest part)
    Calf (biggest part)

    I am measuring about every 5 pounds, or if for some reason I am not seeming to lose on the scale I will measure every 2-4 weeks.
  • nmtGurl
    nmtGurl Posts: 159 Member
    I measure too. The 1st of every month. I didn't think much was changing until I started measuring. That has helped me keep motivated too.
  • lauriem1966
    lauriem1966 Posts: 134 Member
    Yes....I had a few weeks of little movement on the scale but a dramatic change in measurements....I measure every month.
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