How to take your own body measurements first decide which areas of your body you plan to measure regularly. Place one end of the tape measure at the fullest part of your bust wrap. What body parts to measure bicep upper arm left and right calf left and right chest forearm left and right hips neck shoulders thigh left and right waist. There are about ten important body measurements you can take and compare as you continue on with your weight loss journey. Right thigh ensure you measure the largest portion of your thighs. This person has hips that are larger than the chest.
Find or buy a non elastic tape measure which will conform best to your body and provide the most accurate measurements. Here is a list of the measurements you should be taking. Check out the easy to follow instructions for getting accurate measurements for each body part below. Common areas include waist hips chest thighs and arms. Measure the circumference of your waist. Measure the circumference of your chest.
Use the tape to circle. If thats still too much do your hip andor waist measurements. For women we tend to use body shapes. An apple shaped person has broader shoulders and narrower hips. You dont have to track all ten if you dont want to but aim for at least one leg one arm measurement as well as your hip and waist measurements. This shape usually has a waist measurement that is less than 9 inches than the hips or chest.