Not only is the number on the scale important, but your measurements are important too. Sometimes during our weight loss journey, we will see the inches decrease before the number on the scale drops. This often happens when you’ve been on your program for a while. It can be very discouraging if you don’t see the scale number decreasing, but if you see the inches dropping – then you know you are moving in the right direction! That’s why it’s important before you begin your program, to measure.
Start by wearing tight fitting clothing (or no clothing) and make a note of what you’re wearing so you know to wear the same clothes the next time you measure. Grab your measuring tape, pen, and paper……here’s how to do it ~
- Bust: Measure around the chest right at the nipple line, but don’t pull the tape too tight.
- Chest: Measure just under your bust
- Waist: Measure a half-inch above your belly button or at the smallest part of your waist
- Hips: Place tape measure around the biggest part of your hips
- Thighs: Measure around the biggest part of each thigh
- Calves: Measure around the largest part of each calf
- Upper arm: Measure around the largest part of each arm above the elbow
- Forearm: Measure around the largest part of the arm below the elbow.
You will need to measure every four weeks and track your progress. You will be amazed at how fast those inches will melt off of your body as you eat healthy and exercise!
We created a Body Measurement Chart for you to print so that you can track your progress.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
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