How to take measurements:

What Exactly Should You Measure?

The most common measurements include the circumference of your chest, biceps, waist, hips and thighs. Sometimes the neck, forearm and calf are also measured.

Chest: Measure around the largest part of your chest.

Biceps: Measure midway between the top of your shoulder and elbow.

Waist: Measure at the narrowest point, approximately one inch above your belly button. No cheating! Don't pull in your belly or stick it out.

Hips: Measure your hips around the largest part of your buttocks with your heels together.

Thigh: Thighs are measured separately. Stand with your legs slightly apart. Measure your upper leg where the circumference is largest.

We recommend:
[*]boob
[*]below the boob
[*]smallest part of waist
[*]belly button
[*]fattest part of hips
[*]saddle bags
[*]upper thighs
[*]mid thighs
[*]calves
[*]biceps

How?

* Use a flexible measuring tape as used by dressmakers. It can be as long as you need. If you use a plastic or cloth tape, bear in mind that these materials may stretch over time.
* Wear the thinnest clothes possible, or none at all, so as not to add to the measurements you take.
* Try to measure yourself in front of a full-length mirror so that you can see if the tape is positioned correctly.
* Perhaps you could find another person to help with the measuring. They would be able to read the results more easily.
* Keep your muscles relaxed while measuring.
* When measuring, pull the tape just tight enough to keep it from sagging.

Track your progress by your measurements, NOT THE SCALE!