Measurement Frustration

Group: General Diet & Nutrition

Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 399, Messages: 16719

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jhadams Posts: 175 Joined: 2003/03/27	2003/04/22, 10:02 PM Just a couple questions. Been working out and changed diet for 3 weeks approximately now. I have noticed that my pants are extremely loose in the waist now (used to wear a 40) and I can now wear a 38 comfortably, however, my waist measurement has stayed exactly the same. I have noticed a loss in my stomach fat, but the waist drives me nuts. Especially with the body fat formula on here. I see a noticeable difference, but the tape and formula do not show it? Ideas? Suggestions? Oh, also, my chest went down? HUH? Help!

jhadams Posts: 175 Joined: 2003/03/27	2003/04/22, 10:02 PM Oh, I failed to mention, I have been taking measurements once a week at night.
I_Am-aZon Posts: 893 Joined: 2003/02/18	2003/04/23, 09:16 AM jhadams - enjoy the fat loss! Skip the measuring tape and enjoy the fact that your pants are looser (don't forget a belt eh?)If you are seeing results only 3 weeks after beginning a program - you have earned the right to feel proud! Keep it up man! Wait until your 6 months in - you are really going to be pleased!Good work.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2003/04/23, 10:42 AM The measurements on this site are a little frustrating - find a trainer that will do skinfold caliper bodyfat measurement for you, should be free or relatively low cost. A lot of trainers offer free consultations - take advantage of that and get a fitness assesment and body comp done. Be happy your pants are looser - that is more important than any numbers! And keep up the good work! -------------- Challenge + Consistency = Results
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2003/04/23, 10:45 AM Both suggestions are great jhadams!! You have done well, just keep on doing what you're doing and you will get the results you want. Focusing constantly on the weight and measurements can really bring people down because they fluctuate at times. Let your body and clothing tell you your results! -------------- Bettia.... When you feel like giving up, take it to the limit one more time!! You will SUCEED :-)
jhadams Posts: 175 Joined: 2003/03/27	2003/04/23, 02:14 PM Ok, I was under the impression that measurements were the tell all! I feel better already (puts down the starbucks frappacino) Haha. On the last loop of this belt Am azon, may have to go beltless for a while! LOL
I_Am-aZon Posts: 893 Joined: 2003/02/18	2003/04/23, 02:24 PM Suspenders please jhadams! LOL You may be in trouble if you LOL!!
jhadams Posts: 175 Joined: 2003/03/27	2003/04/23, 02:31 PM chuckles Oh yeah, that will help my new image! should I make them rainbow striped so I look like Mork? (hmm, may have just aged myself!)
jhadams Posts: 175 Joined: 2003/03/27	2003/04/23, 02:32 PM LOL< plus isnt it the style to let them hang halfway down your butt anyway? (the pants that is)
sypress Posts: 192 Joined: 2003/04/13	2003/04/23, 06:02 PM Hello. As for your measurements , good job! When i take my measurements i only take them once a month (usually on the 1st) and first thing in the morning (in the buff). I hope that helps.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/04/23, 07:23 PM Hey jhadams.....nice going remember you said you would like to see 34? Well, your going to be there. Keep up the good work, and take another measure in 30 days. Keep us posted. -------------- We must become the change we want to see. Ivan Montreal Canada
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2003/04/23, 09:22 PM Must be all the oatmeal LOL -------------- Challenge + Consistency = Results
jhadams Posts: 175 Joined: 2003/03/27	2003/04/23, 09:59 PM Haha, asimmer, I cut out the oatmeal last week! Doing everything but that. ;p Hey, could I do grits instead of oatmeal? The oatmeal was just making me wanna hurl! hehe. Carivan, thanks for that. I will wait a bit before the next one, build up the suspense!