what are perfect measurments?

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amberrozell Joined: Aug 11 Posts: 56	quote Posted: 30 Jan 2013, 12:20 I am big into lifting weights so everyone says dont use the scale. for a 5"8 female what should my measurments be? bust, waist, hips, thighs, and biceps are what i measure once a week. Any help would be great
SherylPT13 Joined: Jan 13 Posts: 42	quote Posted: 31 Jan 2013, 07:21 I don't agree with not using the scale if you want to . . . . . . it keeps you "in line", so to speak. I am not an advocate of obsessively weighing, either! Just be aware that muscle weighs more than the same area of fat, so your weight may appear heavier than you look - but it's still a good comparison point from week to week. Measuring is good - but I think once a week is too often. And there are no perfect measurements. Use your measurements to compare from month to month. Man who say it cannot be done should not interrupt man doing it. Chinese Proverb
eKatherine Joined: Aug 12 Posts: 937	quote Posted: 31 Jan 2013, 08:11 I think if you lift weights it is important to monitor your body fat percentage rather than simply your inches. I have always been small-busted, but thanks to weight lifting my shoulder and chest measurements make me top-heavy enough to have to wear a larger size for tops than bottoms in non-stretchy fabrics.
psylina Joined: Jan 13 Posts: 18	quote Posted: 31 Jan 2013, 09:41 I lift too but an only 5 ft 1.5 so quite small. I think I weigh more than someone ekse with my exact measurements (29.5 over bust, 23 waist, 32.5 hips, 19 thighs, 9.5 biceps) who perhaps doesnt lift or run. I need to ask about getting my body fat measured!
eKatherine Joined: Aug 12 Posts: 937	quote Posted: 31 Jan 2013, 09:48 My measurements: Overbust: 38 Bust: 41 Waist: 29 Hips: 38 Bicep: 12 Thigh: 22 You sound very dainty, psylina.
iamachristia... Joined: Apr 10 Posts: 79	quote Posted: 31 Jan 2013, 10:18 I am 5'2 and wear a size 3 jeans and small or x-small shirts. Waiting to find out about getting my body fat checked with calipers. My measurements right now are: Weight 123.6 Bicep 10.5 Under my Bust 29.5 Waist 29 Hip 34 Thigh 20.5 Calve 13.75 To the world you are one person.... But to one person you could be the world. ...The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7 ♥
psylina Joined: Jan 13 Posts: 18	quote Posted: 31 Jan 2013, 10:29 It does make it hard to buy clothes...but I have pretty good arm, shoulder and ab definition.
amberrozell Joined: Aug 11 Posts: 56	quote Posted: 31 Jan 2013, 11:11 Mine is: Height 5"8.5 Weight 144 (my goal is 133 Bust 33 Waist 28 Hips 35 i want to get a smaller waist but i dont know how!
eKatherine Joined: Aug 12 Posts: 937	quote Posted: 31 Jan 2013, 11:36 All women do not have the same waist-to-hip proportions.
amberrozell Joined: Aug 11 Posts: 56	quote Posted: 13 Feb 2013, 14:25 thanks everyone
msawyer13 Joined: May 10 Posts: 126	quote Posted: 13 Feb 2013, 14:45 If you listen to the ever-wise Sir Mix-a-Lot.... "36-24-36? Ha ha, only if she's 5'3""
40karma1972 Joined: Oct 12 Posts: 42	quote Posted: 13 Feb 2013, 21:16 Ok I have to reply to this is there a perfect measurement? Ya I guess if your barbie! Your perfect measurment will be what you want it to be dont you think. What I think and everyone else thinks and what you may think is perfect for you will not be the same. Looking at your profile pic I think you look perfect right there! You are perfect just the way you are. The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. -Elanor Roosevelt Mini goals January 4th 2013 = 173 pounds - B.M.I =27.9 ACCOMPLISHED DECEMBER 30 2012 February 4th 2013 = 163 pounds - B.M.I = 26.3 ACCOMPLISHED JANUARY 26 2013 March 4th 2013= 153 pounds - B.M.I = 24.7 April 4th 2013= 143 pounds - B.M.I = 23.1 May 4th 2013 = 133 pounds - B.M.I = 21.5 June 4th 2013 = 123 pounds - B.M.I = 19.9 Main goal to fit into and look fabulous in a bikini for the first time in my life, and to maintain a healthier lifestyle.

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