taking body measurements

[athena11]

I had taken these before and found a great website explaining exactly how to take accurate body measurements.

The problem with taking these is any slight variation and they are basically useless.

I can't locate the website that told where exactly to measure.

I just measured my hips and waist and a slight movement altered the reading quite a bit.

Ideas? Thanks.

[galatia]

http://www.gain-weight-muscle-fast.com/body-tape-measurements.html

I don't know for sure. For myself, I've done it so much, I know where to go....I can "feel" when it's not in the right place. A little sad to be sure :lol:. Some places you can find "markers." Like smallest indentions, bellybutton, a scare or something. I have seen where some people make little dots in permanent marker on their bodies. I'll be checking back for others suggestions. :)

[athena11]

I like the suggestion for permanent markers too.

I measured this morning and then used a different method and had quite different results. The waist was 29.5 this AM and 29.0 later this AM.

Hips were 35.5 earlier this AM and now 36 3/8.

I think I'll use the permanent markers to have an accurate reading.

Thanks!

[babe]

it's very difficult to measure your own body accurately. and not always handy to have someone else do it :o

i use the measurement of a handwidth below and above belly button for hips and upper abdomen. any permanent marker short of a tattoo will wash off.

[athena11]

and used a marker. Reapplied it to the fading area after this AM's shower.

Thanks! Hopefully it works to log imrovement.

[Nancy LC]

Or you could go by measuring at the widest point. For instance, for hips I measure a few different places and record the widest point. But for waist, I use the narrowest point.