THE TAPE MEASURE

Iceprincessk25
Iceprincessk25 Posts: 1,888 Member
edited September 19 in Health and Weight Loss
How many of you are actually using the tape measure and how often do you do it?

I get the feeling that a lot of you aren't using it and I think that is a HUGE mistake. The scale can be your worst enemy at times on this journey. Everyone complains that they haven't lost any weight and they get so discouraged.

So....grab a tape and get to it!! :drinker:
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  • lettuceb
    lettuceb Posts: 207 Member
    I totally agree with you. I use it about every 1-2 weeks and it is encouraging! People don't realize how fast your body can change.
  • maurierose
    maurierose Posts: 574 Member
    I need to get one for actually measuring PEOPLE. :laugh: :bigsmile: :laugh: For some reason, I can't find any of my sewing/seamstress tape measures.... I've been using a construction/building tape measure and just don't feel like it's accurate.... metal just doesn't conform to curves like a soft measure does.... :grumble: When it turnes into a square when I'm measuring my waist, there's just SOMETHING wrong with that. :tongue: :laugh:
  • KimberlyKurtz
    KimberlyKurtz Posts: 287
    I agree! After seeing the scale go up 3 pounds I decided to get the tape measure out and discovered I lost a total of 11 inches!!! We get so hard on our selves about not seeing the scale go down and forget that losing inches is great too! Also remember to pay attention to your clothes too. I tried a pair of pants on I hadn't worn because they were getting tight I put them on today and they were lose even my co-workers asked if I was losing weight since my pants were baggy! It would be great if they had a ticker for inches lost. Have a great day everyone!!
  • memaw66
    memaw66 Posts: 2,558 Member
    I've lost 28lbs but when I measure the only place I've lost inches is my neck!!
    Everything else is the same. What's up with that?
  • nightmistresskittie
    nightmistresskittie Posts: 13
    I only use the measure since I dont have a scale. Also trying to get into the military and if you are over weight requirement they use tape :)
  • cherie2304
    cherie2304 Posts: 632 Member
    I weigh myself every Monday but only use the measuring tape once a month. I feel I will get a better number if I do it that way. So far it has worked.
  • 21alpine
    21alpine Posts: 41
    Hi Everyone !

    I find that even though all I have is a regular carpenters tape measure, if you take something flexible, like a piece of string, a rope or something similar, it works just as well. Just measure the length after you mark it with your finger with the regular tape measure, and voila!
  • Kityngirl
    Kityngirl Posts: 14,304 Member
    When it turnes into a square when I'm measuring my waist, there's just SOMETHING wrong with that. :tongue: :laugh:

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • SassySouthernGirl
    SassySouthernGirl Posts: 602
    I agree! The tape measure, along with how your clothes are fitting (or bagging off of you) tells a better story than the scale!! :wink:
  • Chasabeth
    Chasabeth Posts: 14
    I'm one of those people who goes on about how I dont loose weight, but I have noticed my clothes are getting baggy, so I went out and got a tape measure today to do that instead - Fingers crossed!
  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
    I check my measurements every morning. lol
  • JenniferMann24
    JenniferMann24 Posts: 293
    I measure every month now. It is a must!!
  • thumper44
    thumper44 Posts: 1,464 Member
    I haven't measured yet. I do have some measurements from a while back :tongue:

    I'm using my belt as a measure. I had to add an extra hole, which I started using the last 2 weeks, and by next 2 weeks I might have to add another hole
  • betheranne
    betheranne Posts: 44
    I took my measurements for the first time last week Monday.

    I'm planning to take them again this Monday.

    I have not entered them here, but I should.
  • GrnEyz80
    GrnEyz80 Posts: 121
    I need to get one for actually measuring PEOPLE. :laugh: :bigsmile: :laugh: For some reason, I can't find any of my sewing/seamstress tape measures.... I've been using a construction/building tape measure and just don't feel like it's accurate.... metal just doesn't conform to curves like a soft measure does.... :grumble: When it turnes into a square when I'm measuring my waist, there's just SOMETHING wrong with that. :tongue: :laugh:

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Too funny!
  • Learning2LoveMe
    Learning2LoveMe Posts: 1,430 Member
    I measure myself every two weeks. I was doing once a week, but results are so small in that amount of time and I suck at reading anything less than 1/4" increments :laugh: :laugh: Every two weeks seems much better for me.
    I do weigh myself a lot though... I have fun with it though, like how much weight I lose when I use the restroom.... weighing my cats, my bf, family, etc. rofl I'm a dork.
  • baughana
    baughana Posts: 10
    Great idea! I need get my measurements taken. Does anyone watch the show called Bulging Brides? They calculate weight loss and measurements and these brides have to lose inches to fit into their wedding dress in time for the big day. Of course on the show they always fit into their dress and lose what they need within 6 weeks. But I find the show encouraging.
  • maurierose
    maurierose Posts: 574 Member
    Welp, I gots meself a people-measuring-tape-measure. (see above) :drinker: My building/construction one has been relegated to the toolbox cuz it's too "hip to be square" :grumble:

    I measured this morning, only I don't know if I've REALLY lost what my new one says I've lost.... because of the problems of the old one. :tongue:

    I think I will measure every week. I know THIS week is accurate!

    When people say they've lost X inches, what are they calculating? The sum lost of all parts measured, or their waist/certain other places?

    Where do most people measure?
  • pange
    pange Posts: 82
    I :heart: myotape. I measure once/week.
  • marm1962
    marm1962 Posts: 950 Member
    I don't know about anyone else, but I measure my bust, waist, hips, and thighs. (just started recently because I couldn't find my tape measure)
  • stormieweather
    stormieweather Posts: 2,549 Member
    I've been measuring. Alas, the tape measure appears to be as stubborn as my scale in decreasing numbers...:mad:

    Memaw, I haven't tried measuring my neck. Maybe I will!
  • havingitall
    havingitall Posts: 3,728 Member
    Great idea! I need get my measurements taken. Does anyone watch the show called Bulging Brides? They calculate weight loss and measurements and these brides have to lose inches to fit into their wedding dress in time for the big day. Of course on the show they always fit into their dress and lose what they need within 6 weeks. But I find the show encouraging.

    I want Nadine & Tommy to come and kick my butt and I'm not even getting married!
  • Johnnyswife
    Johnnyswife Posts: 1,447 Member
    How many of you are actually using the tape measure and how often do you do it?

    I get the feeling that a lot of you aren't using it and I think that is a HUGE mistake. The scale can be your worst enemy at times on this journey. Everyone complains that they haven't lost any weight and they get so discouraged.

    So....grab a tape and get to it!! :drinker:
    I use it all the time. Even though the scale numbers are saying I've lost weight, I don't think I'd be all that encouraged without my trusty tape measure! I can't live without it.:flowerforyou:
  • maurierose
    maurierose Posts: 574 Member
    Oooooh Pange, just looked that up... myotape looks VERY cool! Is it pretty easy to use? Looks like the most important thing to do is to read the directions on it. Thanks for the idea! Do you happen to know what the max measurement is with that?

    And thanks Marm! Helps to know what to measure!
  • Iceprincessk25
    Iceprincessk25 Posts: 1,888 Member
    I TOTALLY wanna buy the myotape. Just haven't got around to it yet. Lost an inch on my waist and hips this week. wooo hoooo!
  • spiralgirl71
    spiralgirl71 Posts: 374 Member
    I haven't checked mine since April. Thank you for the reminder! I need to try to do it once a month at the very least.
  • neenaleigh
    neenaleigh Posts: 584 Member
    im totally a freak and measure myself every week! every weigh in day i measure....not as exciting as the scale though....although people have started to notice my efforts..
  • pange
    pange Posts: 82
    Oooooh Pange, just looked that up... myotape looks VERY cool! Is it pretty easy to use? Looks like the most important thing to do is to read the directions on it. Thanks for the idea! Do you happen to know what the max measurement is with that?

    And thanks Marm! Helps to know what to measure!

    60" is the max.
  • maurierose
    maurierose Posts: 574 Member
    WOOOHOOO IcePrincess!! Keep up the great work! If you do buy one, you might want to look on Amazon, it was less than $5 and came free with a body fat measuring instrument (again less than $5); both options had free shipping with Amazon Prime (free for 3 months if you haven't already used it).

    Thanks again Pange! THAT I can do, but if it were 18 inches or less, I might have isssssssssssues. :laugh: :laugh:
  • hasiangirl
    hasiangirl Posts: 1,613
    i was using it about once every week...lol now i fear to use it...around my belly button in a week and a half i had lost 8 inches i went from a 40" to a 32....and at the smallest part of the waist i had lost 2 inches and my hips i lost 2 inches....so i'm now 29"(smallest part of waist) 32" (belly button) 39"(hips)... oh yea 38" (bust) ...i went down 4 inches there lol...but for the last 3weeks i havent lost an inch but i've lost 3 lbs...im thinking maybe my legs or arms? :ohwell: no idea lol
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