Over the last 6 months screwthescale has become a growing hashtag trend on instagram. You should measure your body weight waist circumference and body fat percentage on a weekly basis so you know whether or not youre making progress. Every weightlifting cycle should last anywhere from 8 to 15 weeks. Body part measurements should be taken at least before each and every weight lifting cycle. When measuring your waist exhale and measure before inhaling again. Move on to your hips measuring around the largest part of the butt with the heels of your feet together.
Many women are posting side by side photos of them at a smaller weight vs a heavier weight showing how they look and feel better at the heavier weight. What measurements should i track while losing weight. Taking these measurements first thing in the morning can be helpful. Also make sure you measure the same location each week kind of weird i know but i pick freckles on my arms and legs so i know exactly where. Subtract the previous measurements from your new numbers to find the difference. For best results take progress photos check how your clothes fit use the scale and take body measurements.
To reduce risk of chronic disease women should maintain a waist. Place the measuring tape about a 12 inch above your belly button at the narrowest part of your waist to measure around your torso. Learn how to take correct body measurements in order to track your fitness goals. Finally measure each thigh around the largest portion. 2 take body measurements go to a craft store and buy a cheap tape measure or buy one of these self help tape measures. Make sure your measurements are taken under the same conditions each time.
If youre exercising in the gym while working towards a weight loss goal its always a good idea to take your body measurements during the process. Measure your waist approximately 1 inch above the bellybutton. So many people write in wondering why they arent losing weight intermittent fasting. And sometimes this is true. So you should at least be measuring overall progress every few months. If thats still too much do your hip andor waist measurements.
It sounds like a lot i know but hear me out. There are about ten important body measurements you can take and compare as you continue on with your weight loss journey. Record each of these measurements. Other progress tracking methods like tracking your weight with a scale or measuring your bmi at the doctor are useful but they dont tell you how your weight is distributed. Be consistent and take your measurements every 30 days. Track measurements in a journal along with weight loss.
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. For weight loss records keep a measurement log where you write down every measurement throughout your weight loss journey.