Taking measurements - questions

todaystuesday
todaystuesday Posts: 77 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
is there a good site that shows exacltly where to take them? I get the waist, but the hips? And the arms? The thighs? I have no clue where to measure.

Also, how the you keep the tape straight and really know the answer, I feel like I can measure 5 times and be off each time.

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  • lorierin22
    lorierin22 Posts: 432 Member
    I'm no expert either, but I think as long as you measure at the same spot each time, then your losses will be accurate. However, I'm interested in others' opinions as well.
  • terri0527
    terri0527 Posts: 678 Member
    I'm no expert either, but I think as long as you measure at the same spot each time, then your losses will be accurate. However, I'm interested in others' opinions as well.



    I'd have to mark with permanent marker to remember where the same spot was...lol I've always had a hard time with measuring :grumble:
  • todaystuesday
    todaystuesday Posts: 77 Member
    So glad I am not alone, I can't wait to hear what others say. I am tempted to get the my tape thing....
  • laurabini
    laurabini Posts: 257 Member
    bump!
    I can't get hips and arms!! :|
  • roadworthy
    roadworthy Posts: 130
    I am not sure either but I measure the following

    neck, about the middle
    left arm, largest point
    waist, about an inch or so above belly button
    abs, right around belly button
    hips, I use the mirror and measure the widest point
    left thigh, widest point
    bust, again, widest point

    I think if you always head for the largest part you can't really go wrong:)
  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
    I measure around the smallest part of my abdomen (natural waist) and the largest (around the bellybutton). If you're doing upper arms or thighs, measure around the largest part.
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