How to take measurements?

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AshleyyyB
AshleyyyB Posts: 15
in Health and Weight Loss
Hey guys!

Does anyone know the proper way to take your own measurements? I'm a girl if that makes any difference. Let me know please!! =)

Thanks!!
Ashley

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  • luv_lea
    luv_lea Posts: 1,094 Member
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    Bump! I've been wanting to know the same thing.
  • lazywriter
    lazywriter Posts: 90
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    keep the soft tape measurer **parallel to the floor at all times.**


    WAIST: *Narowest* point of your midsection
    HIPS: widest point
    NECK: widest point
    THIGHS: thickest part
    BUST: fullest part of your bosom, generally across nipples, around back.
    BAND: directly underneath your breasts
  • AshleyyyB
    AshleyyyB Posts: 15
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    thanks so much!!:happy:
  • bizco
    bizco Posts: 1,949 Member
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    Expanding on what lazywriter said...

    Chest: breathe out all air
    Hips: widest part, where the butt protrudes the greatest
    Waist: take two measurements: narrowest part and at the navel

    When calculating your waist-to-hip ratio use the narrowest waist measurement. Narrow waist divided by hips. If your ratio is greater than 0.8, you're considered apple-shaped. (i.e. letal belly fat)

    Waistline (narrowest) cutoff for prediabetes is 35".

    Source: Dr. Arthur Agatston, MD
  • lazywriter
    lazywriter Posts: 90
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    That said, the "widest" part of my hips is above my rear, so that's why I use that measurement. Everyone has a different shape.
  • krishildy
    krishildy Posts: 23 Member
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    I've been wondering the same thing -- How tight do we measure? How do we know it's consistent from one measurement to the next? I have so much fluff, it's hard to make sure my measuring technique remains constant... Any hints for me?
  • Happyoceangirl
    Happyoceangirl Posts: 1,993 Member
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    I've been wondering the same thing -- How tight do we measure? How do we know it's consistent from one measurement to the next? I have so much fluff, it's hard to make sure my measuring technique remains constant... Any hints for me?

    These are questions I have also. I find myself wondering if I just pulled the tape tighter this time or if I really lost that half inch.
  • barwwd
    barwwd Posts: 63 Member
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    Bump!

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