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Anyone else taking measurements?
jc1231
Posts: 67
As we all begin this journey together, it is important to not only measure weight but also to track measurements. I often get very hung up on the scale and focus solely on the number on the scale. On 1/1/13 I also took all my measurements and will recheck those on a monthly basis. I am hoping this will also keep me in check and more encouraged if for some reason the scale does not budge. Is anyone else out there tracking measurements too?
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I took measurements for the first time yesterday. I have already lost some weight, but I want to be able to track the difference losing weight has on my body. I haven't decided how often I will update those measurements yet.0
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I took measurements too. Too bad they were all increases from the last time I had logged my measurements back in July. Ugh!0
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I took measurements on Jan 1st. I can't wait to see them go DOWN!!!0
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i do it too on weekly bases0
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No, but I should........ I will this weekend sometime. Thx for the reminder!0
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What do you measure? Waist line? Anything else?0
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I take quite a bit of measurements and do the following:
chest
upper arm
waist (smallest part)
2 " below belly button
hips (widest part and at hipbone)
each thigh (I do 5" above knee and 2" from inseam)
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Although I have lost weight but in terms of measurement I didnt see that much difference in terms of inches. My jeans waist has gone down 3 to 4 sizes but surprisingly not great deal of loss on my thighs, belly or chest. So where is all the weight loss happening, thats weird!! For now I have given up on measurements.0
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im taking measurements , but not posting on here !0
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I'm taking measurements once a month. I'm next due to measure on the 21/1/13
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Thanks for idea, it's been awhile since I measured and it will good to see me shrink as the year goes by!0
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I started taking measurements every two weeks a few months ago and plan to continue doing so. I measured on the first with my weigh in.
I measure:
neck
chest
under chest (bra strap)
waist
belly button
hips
c-section scar
thighs
area above knee (low thigh)
calves
wrist
forearm
bicep
I have seen some awesome losses since measuring. It sure helps me stay motivated when the scale doesn't move much.0 -
I like the idea of measurements because my weight vacillates so badly. If I get stressed I tend to retain water because my blood pressure skyrockets and I can gain 10 lbs in a day. So measurements are great. I plan on measuring myself tomorrow. I am officially starting this diet on Sunday (because that is grocery day and I can get the kinds of things that I really need to help me) I've been just trying to get exercise in and watch what I'm eating for the first few days of the month.0
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I took head to toe measurements... it was very depressing.... I couldn't believe I had gained so many inches as well as so many pounds. I am planning on taking my measurements the 1st of each month. Can't wait for them to go back down.0
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I lov te measurement plan. I'm one of those girl's who's body will shed a pound here and there but will sometimes gain so taking measurements really helps me feel like YES I am shedding the weight0
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I have taken measurements for 2 years already. During this period i lost 25 pounds, and in some places more then 3 inches but my waist is like stronghold it remains as it was
so from very nice hourglass shape now i am more like brick 
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I did take measurements, however this was because I'm also doing Ripped in 30.0
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I am tracking 3 measurements - waist, right upper arm & right thigh.0
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I started taking measurements every two weeks a few months ago and plan to continue doing so. I measured on the first with my weigh in.
I measure:
neck
chest
under chest (bra strap)
waist
belly button
hips
c-section scar
thighs
area above knee (low thigh)
calves
wrist
forearm
bicep
I have seen some awesome losses since measuring. It sure helps me stay motivated when the scale doesn't move much.
I am down 2.25 inches (waist, hips, belly button and forearm)! YAY0
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