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.

I 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 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!