Pulled from Oprah.com from todays show with Dr. Oz...Good info!!!
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Stepping on a scale is the primary way that people measure the success of their diet, Dr. Oz says, "because it's easy to do. But it's actually misleading in many ways."

For one thing, muscle weighs more than fat. By turning fat to muscle, you'll weigh more even though you'll be healthier. Also, weight doesn't tell you where the fat is. Fat around your legs and thighs is relatively harmless, but fat around your waist can lead to serious medical problems.

Instead of focusing on the number on the scale, Dr. Oz says to focus on the number around your waist. The ideal waistline for women is 32 and a half inches and 35 inches for a man—a goal that is achievable by everyone, no matter your age, Dr. Oz says. In the Oprah Show audience 47 percent of women and 93 percent of men were over the ideal waist size.

Interesting-My husband is a 32 and I am a 34.* Doesn't that suck!

Well...I don't think I'm anywhere near it yet unfortunately, lol...however, I have been there before and I will again. In fact, I'm watching that episode of Oprah right now!

I've definitely got a long weigh to go, but I'll get there!!*

So my BMI can be higher that "norm" but I could possibly have that waist size.* I am losing about 1-2 inches off my waist every month from Curves, but not that much weight.* Thats great to know!
Tina

my weight is way over but my waist is way under go figure!!

Did you also hear Dr. Oz say that when you measure your waist, suck it in as tight as you can? Yup, that\'s what he said!!

Thats very interesting. I remember when I was that small b4 I had children lol I can\'t wait until I can seen measurements like that again.

thanks 4 the info! I hve a long way 2 go

[FONT=\"Courier]I do agree that the scale isnt always the best indicator, but where did he come up with 32.5\"? Im just curious if they pulled together an average, did a study, or if it was figured hypothetically. Maybe I should try to look that up.[/font]
[FONT=\"Courier]-Hannah[/font]