Attention 5'8" (ish) WOMEN!!

5'8" 140 lbs (ish, in maintenance but fluctuate 5 lbs or so)

True waist 27.5 inches
I'm pear shape and bust = 33/34; hip =37/38

I'm 5'8, 133lbs

waist is 26 (why would we measure navel, again? this is the measurement I need for clothing)
hips 36.5
bust 34

I never paid much attention to weight/measurement proportion but I did have a size goal. I'm an athlete and I'm surprised at how much I weigh compared to what size I wear now. When I was 19, I weighed 110, and wore a zero. I'm 45 now and wear a 2 at 23lbs heavier. I'm assuming the difference is muscle weight, but I don't know. Anyway, there are so many things to take into consideration when deciding what's a healthy size for yourself. If you can have one of those comprehensive analysis of your body fat composition done, I recommend it. I think it could be a real eye opener, and help you adjust your goals to something just right for you.

I am an apple shape, so my navel is the widest part where all of my fat all lies. My true waist doesn't gain or lose or than an inch or two.

Yeah, I'm the same. My "waist" (smallest part) doesn't change much, but go down a few inches to the "naval" (belly button) and there's a lot more variation.

In to read more closely later.
Great thread.

People are all different....eat right, exercise, be healthy, lose a few pounds until you are happy with your body, regardless of what a scale or measuring tape says.

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Also, I just want to add, if you are apple shaped, and tend to gain weight first around your midsection, you will tend to lose it there last. Wherever you gain first, is where you lose last, for me that is my thighs. That's the part of me that gains first if I start gaining, and the last part to lose when I'm losing.

So it is possible that your waist will shrink much more quickly the closer you get to your goal.

Now, I know that this doesn't actually reduce fat in the midsection, but a good core workout routine, one that works your abs, back, obliques, etc. will tone the muscles in that area which can give you a leaner appearance because it acts like a built in girdle.

We are twins. I am a 171lb, 5'8 inch apple

Hi, I'm 5'9, Currently weigh 145, chest = 36, waist = 29, hips = 37. I'm not trying to lose anymore weight but to get leaner. All of you are an inspiration to me, thank you x

I'm have an hour glass shape. I'm 5'8" and 145lbs. I have a 34 inch chest, 28 inch waist and 35 inch hips.

Measured navel this morning and was 26.8 inches. I'm 5'8" and weight 134lbs. Still have the stubborn fat hanging around my belly though, would love a flat stomach eventually.

You ladies are such an inspiration! Seriously! I am so glad that I got back into using this!!! Because without it, I think I would be discouraged. When I get down, I see the success stories and truly want to be one! Thanks for posting and being confident! We can do this ladies!! TOGETHER:)

Megan:)

I'm 5'7" and I currently weight 158....my goal is 150.

Don't have current measurements at the moment.

My navel is not at the pudgy part of my belly.

Navel sits between true waist (the narrowest part) and the pudgy bit. The pudgy bit sits between navel and hips :laugh:

So I don't think it'd help to share those measurements. They are individual to me only and bear no relation to how conventional clothing sizes will sit.

Given my shape, and the lack of an actual tape measure to hand, I'll guess somewhere in the middle of 27.5 and 37.5 inches.

Just wanted to chime in and mention that basically ANY Jillian Michaels video done consistently and with a decent diet will take inches off your waist. If you read through posts concerning her workouts, you will hear person after person saying it. I had an apple shape and now I am an hourglass shape. When I started MFP in August 2012 my waist measurement was bigger than my boob measurement. Can't post pics now, but check out my profile pics OP.

Hi all my fellow 5'8ers!!

I'm 133 lbs. Can anyone point me to a good place to learn how to measure properly? I think I'm 29" at the waist.

i'm 5'8" and i carry weight HORRIBLY. I am 118 back on my way down to 115 (as soon as i hit 120, i shift into weight loss mode to get back down to my ideal weight). I start looking pudgy at 125. it's quite unfortunate and makes no sense since i lift heavy weights frequently.

If that's you in the avatar pic, you look fine to me. You are quite tall, and that is really low bodyweight for a woman in the top 5% or so of the adult female height range.