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FREECLOUD
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 2/25/08 10:44 P

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I think it's more important to measure in the same place all the time than where you measure (I think someone mentioned that already).

Discovery Health Challenge uses the belly button as does that show with Drs. Roizin and Oz (You on a Diet, I think)

It's the same story with hips...I've seen hips measured at the biggest part of the thighs and I've seen them measured where the hip bone is.

Wendy
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"A bicycle ride is a flight from sadness." — James E. Starrs, The Literary Cyclist

"We run, not because we think it is doing us good, but because we enjoy it and cannot help ourselves...The more restricted our society and work become, the more necessary it will be to find some outlet for this craving for freedom."
-Sir Roger Bannister, first runner to run a sub-4 minute mile


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LLRXGRL
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 2/25/08 10:20 P

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I was watching a show on WE channel called bulging brides where a fitness trainer and nutritionist help these brides fit in the dresses better any ways I notice they were measuring about 2in above the belly button


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TAGALONG08
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 2/25/08 4:56 P

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I've heard many ideas on this. The best for me was to choose one (my choice was 2 inches above the belly button) and stick with it. This way, every week I measure the exact same spot and get an accurate reading on if I'm really making progress or not. I'm happy to say that I am making progress. Might be slow, but it's progress. : )


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IM_ART
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 2/21/08 9:25 A

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Your waistline should be above your belly button, the smallest part of your torso. :) There is an article on here that tells you how to measure parts of your body, where they are.


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LLRXGRL
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 2/21/08 12:58 A

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I know thanksemoticonemoticon


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FREECLOUD
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 2/21/08 12:14 A

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Ya gotta start somewhere ;)

Wendy
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"I have achieved oneness with the road - Please dial 911 for me" - Unknown

"A bicycle ride is a flight from sadness." — James E. Starrs, The Literary Cyclist

"We run, not because we think it is doing us good, but because we enjoy it and cannot help ourselves...The more restricted our society and work become, the more necessary it will be to find some outlet for this craving for freedom."
-Sir Roger Bannister, first runner to run a sub-4 minute mile


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LLRXGRL
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 2/21/08 12:03 A

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Thank you both they both worked but now my waist is bigger than what I thought emoticon LOL


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SOAPIEJO
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 2/20/08 5:17 A

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Well I don't know about you but my belly button at one time was hanging quite low...so this is NOT where my waist measurements were taken..

Put your hands on your side and bend...and wherever the bend occurs is where your waist is.
Hope this makes sense.

SoapieJo~ Jo Ann
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FREECLOUD
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 2/20/08 1:48 A

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Not a dumb question at all! I had to look it up before I did my own measurements when I first started Spark.

No matter what your torso size is, wrap a measuring tape around your middle right where your belly button is. That's where your waist is.

I've never had a professional bra fitting, and I know I should (I'm very top heavy). So don't be embarrassed. ;)

Wendy
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"I have achieved oneness with the road - Please dial 911 for me" - Unknown

"A bicycle ride is a flight from sadness." — James E. Starrs, The Literary Cyclist

"We run, not because we think it is doing us good, but because we enjoy it and cannot help ourselves...The more restricted our society and work become, the more necessary it will be to find some outlet for this craving for freedom."
-Sir Roger Bannister, first runner to run a sub-4 minute mile


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LLRXGRL
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 2/20/08 12:50 A

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How do you know if your measuring your waist line if you have a short torso? I've never understood how is this a dumb question? I guess I've always been embarrassed to ask silly questions like thisemoticon I seriously didn't start wearing the right bra size until my early 30's when I finally had the guts to have my measurements done why do women do silly things like that


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