Jan 12 2012
Guide to Taking Body Measurements
Having a measure is the only way to truly know if you are progressing. Without taking your starting measurements, there is no way to know if you are heading in the right direction or if you need to bump it up a notch. Don’t go by weight. Your weight will not give you a true measure of your progress as you gain muscle and lose body fat. Take your circumference measurements, write them down, and keep them in a safe place. If you feel brave, take a before picture.
When you get stuck in a rut with your workouts or when you feel like giving up, looking back at your before picture and your starting measurements and seeing how far you have come can give you the extra motivation you need.
Be brave and post your measurements below. Being transparent will hold you accountable. Be proud of where you’re starting from. Be proud of where you’re going.
If posting them below is a little intimidating for you right now, you can also use this form to keep track of your measurements: BPM.Tv Measurement Sheet
Cori Ann’s Current Measurements:
Date: 1/12/2012
True Waist: 26 inches
Belly Button Waist: 28 inches
Hips: 37 inches
Hip Bone (Iliac crest): 33.5 inches
Chest/Lats: 33 inches
Bicep/Tricep: 9.5 inches
Thigh: 20.5
Calf: 13
Guide to Taking Body Measurements
Cori Ann’s Measurements on January 12, 2012
Guide to Taking Body Measurements
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Mar 07, 2012 @ 12:11:11
Date: 3/7/2012
It’s time to start my 12 week prep program! It has been about 2 months since I shared my initial measurements for 2012 with you here at BPM.Tv. I have been recovering from my biopsy and trying to build back a little bit of the muscle that I lost. Here’s where I’m at currently. You can see pics and my full progress toward becoming a figure competitor here at this post: http://bpm.tv/figure-training/12-weeks-to-first-competition-figure-fitness-model-and-bikini-posing-and-measurements
True Waist: 26 inches
Belly Button Waist: 28 inches
Hips: 36.5 inches. LOSS – 0.5 inch
Hip Bone (Iliac crest): 32 inches. LOSS – 1.5 inches in 2 months
Chest/Lats: 35.5 inches. GAIN – 2.5 inches in 2 months – WOW!
Bicep/Tricep: 10.5 inches. GAIN – 1 inch in 2 months
Thigh: 19.5. LOSS – 1 inch in 2 months
Calf: 13
I originally made my decision to begin training to become a figure competitor in September of 2011, but my training was interrupted by a suspicious lump that was found in my breast, biopsies and a recovery period. You can see my original before pictures and measurements in this post: Life is a Sport. I am in Training.
When I originally started my journey in September of 2011, before the biopsies, these were my measurements:
True Waist: 26.5 inches
Belly Button Waist: 28.5 inches
Hips: 36.5 inches
Hip Bone (Iliac crest): 34
Chest/Lats: 32.5 inches
Bicep/Tricep: 9.5 inches
Thigh: 19
Calf: 13
Mar 14, 2012 @ 15:39:16
Here’s my measurements as of 3/14/2012. This was after just 1 week of my prepping diet. This was done through simple healthy eating and exercise. Not dehydration, crazy diets, pills, shakes, or crazy amounts of cardio.
Simple in design, yes. Simple in reality? Well, it’s challenging to make healthy choices each day. It takes preparation, dedication, consistency, drive, and a vision. I’m hoping that by watching me, you will become motivated to make your own healthy changes each and every day.You can see the pics and my full progress for this date at this post: http://bpm.tv/figure-training/11-weeks-to-first-competition-figure-fitness-model-and-bikini-posing-and-measurements
True Waist: 26 inches
Belly Button Waist: 27.5 inches
Hips: 35.5 inches.
Hip Bone (Iliac crest): 32 inches
Chest/Lats: 35
Bicep/Tricep: 10.5 inches
Thigh: 19.5
Calf: 13
Mar 21, 2012 @ 15:40:27
Here’s my measurements as of 3/21/2012. This was after just 2 weeks of prep. I’m hoping that by watching me, you will become motivated to make your own healthy changes each and every day. Big changes WILL happen if you truly do everything that is recommended in my 3 week program. Don’t skip anything. Don’t overlook or underestimate any aspect of it. You will be amazed. I’m not saying it’s easy. I’m saying it works. You can see the pics and my full progress for this date at this post: http://bpm.tv/figure-training/10-weeks-to-first-competition-figure-fitness-model-and-bikini-posing-and-measurements
True Waist: 26 inches
Belly Button Waist: 27 inches
Hips: 35 inches.
Hip Bone (Iliac crest): 31.5 inches
Chest/Lats: 34 (bye bye boobies)
Bicep/Tricep: 10.5 inches
Thigh: 19.5
Calf: 13
Mar 28, 2012 @ 15:41:07
Here’s my measurements as of 3/28/2012. This was after 3 weeks of prep. The biggest changes happened for me in the abs, hips and legs. It’s ALL about diet. Exercise matters, but it’s all of those “super powers” like diet, rest, motivation, attitude and stress that really makes the biggest difference when it comes to the trouble spots of abs, hips and thighs. You can see the pics and my full progress, at this point, at this post: http://bpm.tv/figure-training/9-weeks-to-first-competition-figure-fitness-model-and-bikini-posing-and-measurements
True Waist: 25.5 inches
Belly Button Waist: 27 inches
Hips: 34.75 inches
Hip Bone (Iliac crest): 31.5 inches
Chest/Lats: 33 (so sad to lose my boobies)
Bicep/Tricep: 10 inches
Thigh: 19.5
Calf: 13
Apr 04, 2012 @ 15:41:41
Here’s my measurements as of 4/4/2012. This was after 4 weeks of prep. The numbers are pretty cool! The pics are even cooler. You can see the pics and my full progress, at this point in my training, at this post: http://bpm.tv/figure-training/8-weeks-to-first-competition-figure-fitness-model-and-bikini-posing-and-measurements
True Waist: 25.5 inches
Belly Button Waist: 26.5 inches
Hips: 34.5 inches.
Hip Bone (Iliac crest): 31.5 inches
Chest/Lats: 33 (so sad to lose my boobies)
Bicep/Tricep: 10 inches
Thigh: 19.5
Calf: 13
May 01, 2012 @ 15:42:40
Here’s my measurements as of 5/1/2012. This was after 8 weeks of prep. You can see my full progress, including pics, from this point, at this blog post: http://bpm.tv/figure-training/im-competition-ready-early-figure-fitness-model-and-bikini-progress-pics-after-just-8-weeks
True Waist: 25.25 inches
Belly Button Waist: 26 inches
Hips: 33.5 inches.
Hip Bone (Iliac crest): 30.5 inches
Chest/Lats: 33
Bicep/Tricep: 10 inches
Thigh: 18.75
Calf: 13
Jun 27, 2012 @ 15:43:19
Here’s my measurements as of 6/27/2012. I have been holding fairly steady as I recuperate from the car accident I was in 3 weeks ago, which is AWESOME. This means I am able to maintain my body’s current condition. I’m stoked!
Just like most women, the first places to show a little relaxation are my hips, thighs and lower abs. It’s important to remember that there will be times that you need to allow your body to relax. Rest and recovery is important to overall health. I’m not too worried about an inch here or there as long as I’m able to maintain it without it continuing to go up. If this is my body’s new ‘set point’ or relaxation point, I’m still WAY farther ahead than when I started this process in January.
This is why it’s so important for you to take your own measurements and progress pictures. There will be times when you have to regress for various reasons during your lifetime journey toward health and fitness. Keeping a record of your progress, and regressions, will help you to have a wider view of your overall progress. A little shift in your perspective is sometimes all you need to gain back your motivation.
True Waist: 25.5 inches
Belly Button Waist: 27 inches
Hips: 35.25 inches
Hip Bone (Iliac crest): 32.5 inches
Chest/Lats: 34.5 inches
Bicep/Tricep: 10 inches
Thigh: 19
Calf: 13
Sep 04, 2012 @ 10:26:36
Hi Cori !
I’ve done my homework and take my measurements but I was asking me, do you take measurements of both side or only one (and always the same I imaging) because I see big (for me) difference between my left bicep and right bicep. I already knew it because it visible to the naked eye but I was surprise not have difference between my left leg and the right. And even more surprised to have certains measures identical to yours !
Thank you for allCori
tsb.gc.ca
Sep 04, 2012 @ 10:30:34
You could take both sides if you want. The most important thing about measurements is duplication of circumstances. So what that means is that you need to take them in the same spot each time. I personally only take my own left side because I’m right handed and it’s easier. Make sure you’re following the directions about how to measure from the same spot each time and you should be fine.
Sep 05, 2012 @ 22:49:44
My measurements 9/4/2012:
True waist – 30
Belly Button waist- 35
Hips- 38
Hip bone – 36
Chest/lats – 37
Bicep/tricep – 10
Thighs – 20
Calf – 14
Sep 09, 2012 @ 11:29:21
my measurments 09/04/12
true waist 26
belly button 27.5
hips 35
chest 31.5
bicep/triceps 11
thigh 18
calf 12.5