Worth recording measurements?

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waterfallpar... Joined: Aug 12 Posts: 9	quote Posted: 29 Aug 2012, 15:33 I measured my hips, tummy, thighs and upper arms today to hopefully be able to see the cm's decreasing (note the positive thinking!) Do you all record this and note the changes sometimes more than weight?
skirch97 Joined: Sep 09 Posts: 150	quote Posted: 29 Aug 2012, 15:57 Yes! I take my measurements monthly and have been very pleased with the results. My thinking is as I lose fat and gain muscle I will become leaner and that difference might not always show on the scale, but will show with inches decreasing. Visit my Avon store at www.youravon.com/skirchhoff
Cimaen Joined: Jul 12 Posts: 62	quote Posted: 29 Aug 2012, 16:02 Hi, Ie I record my Neck, Bicep, Forearm, Chest, Waist, Hips, Thigh & Calf. I record it via LibreOffice Calc. I have a pretty little graph that shows how much I'm shrinking. Cymru Rydd
lowridevbv20... Joined: Aug 12 Posts: 15	quote Posted: 29 Aug 2012, 17:46 I weight and measure belly every morning but I only recorded every 1- 2 weeks......
misunshyne Joined: Dec 08 Posts: 28	quote Posted: 29 Aug 2012, 19:04 Yes, I find measuring very helpful as a tracker over time, but I only measure every 1-3 months. I personally feel that measuring more often than that will take away the "wow factor" for me. Donuts never taste as good as they look...
SuberWoman Joined: Aug 12 Posts: 15	quote Posted: 06 Sep 2012, 09:02 I think this is a great idea. I took my measurements as a size 8 but now that I am a size 14, I think once a month can help me in this journey even if the outlook is bleak.
riocaz Joined: Jun 12 Posts: 525	quote Posted: 06 Sep 2012, 09:39 I measure my waist size as that's what my mini-goals are measured by. 42" jeans(25/01/2013) 40"(28/02/2013) 38"(20/03/2013) 36"(25/05/2013) Down from 60" waist jeans since June 21st 2012! Mini-goals 2013: 1-6 complete! Mini-goal 7: 220lb - Reached 17/06/2013 2013 Targets: 16st/224lb (Main Target - Reached 10/06/2013!) 15st/210lb (Buffer to give myself some leeway as I readjust my calories) Treats: St Paul's Cathedral - Climbing to the Whispering Gallery and Beyond! Painting course - Started! Onwards and Downwards!

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