To Measure Or Not. Will I Regret It If I Don't?

[TracieCat 8]

I measure same as zinhaa, although I also add in measuring my upper thigh. I haven't done it in quite awhile though, this is a good reminder for me to get the tape measure out and see the changes.

[jen_1381 446]

Like you, I shy from cameras and the good ol' cloth measuring tape. Before I went on a VLCD last year, I set the camera timer and took a few pics of me in a pair of workout pants and a sports bra. I would take pics every month in the same outfit and honestly, it was shocking. I will definitely do it this time before surgery (maybe I should do it before the pre-surgery diet).

My doctor measured when I went in for my 1 on 1 with him and the nurse said they would measure every month but they just did my waist.

I think it's a great idea to measure, because even if the scale stops moving, the pants might fit better!

[lifebegins2012 21]

Hi All. I did measure from neck to foot but seem to have thrown the post it that I wrote it on!! I'm hoping I have just 'filed' it but think it is long gone:( What am I like?? lol x

[NWgirl 574]

I'm taking pictures with the same outfit. My surgeon's office did a few measurements the first day I came in, so I assume they will continue to measure as I lose.

[hrtgoeson 19]

1. I wish I had done it. It's just another way to measure success when the scale doesn't move.
   

[waitingpatiently 250]

I have never heard of anyone that looks back and says " boy I wish I wouldn't have measured myself".......so do it, for some it will not be important.....for others it will be their strength in the slow times. But this way you are covered. And if you want them....you'll have them.

[1shauna1 129]

I would (and did) measure. You may want to have reminders of how far you've come if you hit a slow spot. No one's saying you have to share them with anyone!

[1shauna1 129]

Sorry, double post!

[lifebegins2012 21]

Thanks. I did end up measuring on the morning of my surgery- 29th March. I thought I had lost the post-it I wrote on but found it. 3 days ago I measured and have already lost 2 inches off hips and 2 1/2 " off my waist(or other way round). Very pleased I did

[OCLadyLori 3]

I plan on taking measurements of Bust, Hips, Waist, Upper Arms,Thighs, and from shoulder to shoulder. I want to see the results on paper to help me stay motivated and not discouraged. Also pics in the same outfit as well.

[KassieRose 60]

I had my mom take my measurements before my surgery. I'm not embarrassed nor ashamed about my size; it's a problem and I'm fixing it.