Measuring your waistline question.

[Baitball Blogger]

I have found two kinds of different answers online to measure a waist.

Start at the hip and cut cross the bellybutton, or measure the narrowest part of your body. So, what do you do when the thinnest part of your waist and your belly button are not aligned?

And to add to the confusion, I am on a vigorous exercise program, and everything is getting narrower on top, but I'm not losing it, it is shifting downward. I look like a one pack, followed by a generous muffin top.

[Earth-shine]

1. You could try on different pairs of pants until you find one that's right.

Then, look at the label. That's your size, at least until your body reshapes again.

Elastic waistbands are a great invention!

[Baitball Blogger]

2. I gave in and blew my clothes budget on

big girl sizes this year. I hope I can toss them out by the end of summer, and start the new year one or two sizes lower.

They said this was going to be hard, and they weren't kidding.

[Earth-shine]

3. My wife is on WW (formerly known as Weight Watchers).

The WW "points" program is really working for her!

On average, she's lost one pound each week for about 15 weeks so far. It's slow and steady, which is ideal.

Good luck to you.

[Baitball Blogger]

4. Thank you!

[BlueGreenLady]

5. Thrift stores were a godsend for me when

I lost 90+ pounds 10 years ago. Some of the clothes at Thrifts are near new.

[wishstar]

16. I have sewed an extra button to be able to continue wearing some 16's after losing 20 pounds

Women's sizes are inexact where some of my older size 16s are still too tight while some 12's and 14's fit perfectly.

But for some size 16's that I like for exercise and working outside that are only a bit loose at waist I added a button further over to make them snugger. But then some other 16's are now way too big for the button method and I hope to donate if I can maintain lower weight.

[multigraincracker]

6. Size on pants mean nothing, try this.

If you have a pair that fits, lay them out and measure with a tape measure the width at the waist . When shopping, I do mine at yard sales, pull out your tape measure and match them up.

[Niagara]

7. A few things that I want to mention.

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If you have a clothing alteration store near you, I'm sure that they can demonstrate how to properly measure a waist since they do this type of thing on the daily.



When I'm shopping and I don't feel like trying pants or shorts on at a store, I will put the waistband of the pants around my neck, if the waistband goes completely around my neck, I'll purchase them. I found this tidbit on the Today Show and so far hasn't failed me yet. I can't post the video right now of what I'm trying to explain, so I'll try to post that later.


Hope this helps you.



Edit: 2 added videos

Actual tip starts at 3:25 in this video.

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[jcgoldie]

8. thank you!

No offense but it gave me a good chuckle imagining someone in the store trying on pants around their neck.

[Niagara]

9. You're welcome!

It does sound silly when saying it or typing it. I added the videos to help demonstrate what I'm trying to explain.

[Baitball Blogger]

11. Most excellent!

Wonder if this will work for me, though. I was a rail when I was a kid. I don't think my neck has kept up with my other extremities. LOL!

[Niagara]

17. It may not be a one size fits all for everyone.

This past winter, I purchased sleep pants for myself, and tried this method and it worked. I also recently purchased summer shorts with this method and again it worked.

Of course I kept my store receipts just in case it didn't work out. LOL!

[NJCher]

14. thanks

might be helpful. I hate trying things on in stores, being a germaphobic and all.

[Niagara]

18. My pleasure, NJCher.

Please keep your receipts in case it doesn't work for you. Good luck!

[FSogol]

15. These jeans make the most darling cape! Or bib.

[Niagara]

19. Jeans are superbly versatile.

[Skittles]

10. a tip for you

put the tape away - concentrate on getting healthier, not thinner

[Baitball Blogger]

12. That's the plan.

And, I definitely see gains in endurance and strength.

[Marthe48]

13. I always measured across my belly button

trying for the widest part of my hips.

I wanted to get my sugar down and as I did that, I lost weight. My sugar is down to normal, and I've been closet diving to find clothes that aren't baggy or loose. I don't know what size I am right now. Some of the clothes I'm wearing are so old, the labels are unreadable. And I think the newer clothing sizes are different from 20 or 30 years ago. My daughter got me size 16 slacks at Christmas and they fit. I hadn't worn 16s since before I had kids! But I have some 18s that fit ok, a little loose. And the sizes vary among the brands, too. I really liked Basic Edition at K Mart, because if the label said Large, the shirt would fit. I like several of the brands at Penney's, because the clothes fit.

I noticed some clothes 14 was large and 16 was XL (really???) I don't remember the brand.

Good luck with your weight loss and exercise. Let us know how you do on the clothes hunt