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Cheist
Thu, Aug-10-06, 15:47
Every time I try to take measurements I get a different number. Maybe a sucked my tummy in unawares last time, maybe the tape wasn't in the same spot, I dunno what I'm doing wrong. :confused: I'm up half and inch here, down 1/4 inch there. If any of you measure, how do you do it?
miezimau
Thu, Aug-10-06, 19:39
nothing special, practise makes perfect :)
Sorry, but you will just have to do it over and over and over. It usually helps me to measure 3 times in a row and then get the middle number and use it.
FrecklFluf
Thu, Aug-10-06, 20:45
If you register at www.mybodycomp.com, they have a drawing that shows you where to take your measurements. I refer to it all the time. It also helps to take them in a mirror so you can see where the tape measure is and that it's not drooping.
foxgluvs
Fri, Aug-11-06, 05:14
I also use that mybodycomp program, it shows you where to measure in a form of a diagram. I found it really useful to see where I should be aiming for with the tape, but as the others have said, practise makes perfect.
miezimau
Fri, Aug-11-06, 08:20
I did order some Myotape that should help tremendously with measuring, specially if you have to do it yourself.

If you don't know what it is google it, I don't think I have a pic anywhere. I should be getting it any day now, and let you know if it is easy to use.
Oh and I also have the Mybodycomp.com account to input my measurements.
Cheist
Fri, Aug-11-06, 11:47
Great! Thanks for the info, I'll check out that site now.