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Date Posted: 18:43:04 04/22/03 Tue
Author: SG
Subject: Re: Question about what to expect when they measure me
In reply to: Coli 's message, "Re: Question about what to expect when they measure me" on 14:09:13 04/22/03 Tue

The first time I was measured, it was done in a little private room. The NEXT time, I was also measured right by the front door!!!! Guess they give you a break the first time...LOL. At first it bothered me to be right out in the open, but like Coli said, its a fitness club.

I agree with having the same person measure you every time. It does make a difference and to really know what you're losing its best to have one person. I wear the same clothes every month measure day. That way I dont have to wonder if its my clothes or me!!! I was nervous too, but I was pleasantly surprised and have lost with each measurement. Maybe not the amount of inches others do, but anything is something!!! Good luck.



>It's a GOOD question. so don't apologize ;)
>
>They will measure you in the following places:
>
>Chest, waist, abs, hips, thighs, calves and upper arms.
>
>Basically, wear what you think you will wear each
>month when they measure you. it doesn't matter if
>it's shorts and a tank top or a sweat suit, just be
>consistent and be sure that once you get into the
>workout in months, that you are measured by the same
>person. There can be GREAT differences between how
>two people measure and it's not necessarily getting to
>a goal measurement, but losing in general, at least
>that's how I look at it. So if you want to wear shorts
>each time you get measured (every months as long as
>you've had at least 12 workouts), that would be ok
>with them. There are OBVIOUS reasons why women wear
>the arm-bearing shirts and whatnot....I just try to
>wear thin clothes, because I can never remember what I
>wore the last month ;)
>
>They do our measurements right by the front door (not
>all locations are the same) and I've NEVER thought
>about being embarassed because no one sees the actual
>numbers, so having someone put a tape measure around
>you doesn't seem strange for me, at a fitness
>club/weight loss center.
>
>Don't be nervous. You're doing a great thing for
>yourself and you should have fun with it!
>
>Be sure to keep us updated on your progress!
>Coli
>
>>OK, I just joined recently and am going for my 1st set
>>of measurements (and training on the equipment)
>>tomorrow. This sounds like a lame question but what
>>should I expect when they measure me? What parts of
>>me do they measure? Is it better to wear shorts or
>>sweats (I keep thinking that pants/sweats will add a
>>fraction of extra measurement but I don't want extra
>>measurement numbers)? Do I have to expose any parts
>>of myself to the measure person to get the
>>measurements?
>>
>>Sorry for the lame questions...but I am curious as to
>>what I should expect tomorrow. I'm very anxious to
>>get started on my workouts too! Your board here has
>>given me more confidence in myself that I can do this
>>and be successful.
>>
>>Thanks in advance for any replies and have a great
>day.
>>Tracy (in the Bay Area, CA)

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