Well, I've always thought that women should measure their waists at the smallest point of their midsection. I just read an article though, written by a dr for a medical journal, where they recommend measuring just above the hip bone (well, "iliac crest" were his exact words. LOL) Though they agree it doesn't make much of a difference, as far as your health is concerned. So, just make sure you aren't including your hips/hip bones if you measure a little lower. Best to do it in front of a mirror too.

starting weight 233
waist 50
hips 47
bust 49
thighs 26
arm 15
I have a long way to go. you might say i'm alittle round....lol

Weight - 158
waist - 35in
BF - 35.1

I want to have an estimate on my body fat. I remember reading some where in one of the forums there was a way... Can anyone tell me?

There's a link in the first post of this thread to a body fat calculator.

Originally Posted by 22119

There's a link in the first post of this thread to a body fat calculator.

thanks I totally missed it looking the first time. I am such a blond sometimes. I got my body fat percent put on too. Not to pretty.

Originally Posted by 495346

thanks I totally missed it looking the first time. I am such a blond sometimes. I got my body fat percent put on too. Not to pretty.

Hey, none of us are in love with our body fat %! That's why we're here, trying to whittle it down together.

Hi Everyone.
My start up weight as of today 6/26/09 is 190. I need to lose about 50-75 lbs. I would love to join and will take any and all the help I can get!
Teena wants2njlife

Starting weight: 133
Waist: 29.5
BF: 26.1%

This week: 131.5
Waist: 29.25
BF: 25.7%

Starting weight 243
This week: 239

Very good week!!!

Great job, Samantha!

I went in the wrong direction:
Starting weight: 170
This week: 172

What the...? I even worked out more than usual!!!