*Body measurements for assessment:-)*

*Chest :*
      Place the measuring tape just under your breasts/pecs and measure around the torso while keeping the tape parallel to the floor.

*Waist:*
       Place the measuring tape about a 1/2 inch above your bellybutton (at the narrowest part of your waist) to measure around your torso. When measuring your waist, exhale and measure before inhaling again.

*Hips:*
      Place the measuring tape across the widest part of your hips/buttocks and measure all the way around while keeping the tape parallel to the floor. You can use your waist and hip measurements to calculate your Waist-to-Hip ratio, an assessment that can help determine your health risk. Use SparkPeople's Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator to determine your ratio.

*Thigh:*
       Measure around the largest part of each thigh.

*Calves:*
      Measure around the largest part of each calf.

*Upper arm:*
      Measure around the largest part of each arm (above the elbow).

*Forearm:*
       Measure around
the largest part of each arm (below the elbow).

*Neck:*
       Measure around the largest part of the neck.


*Note:-)*
*_Tips for measuring :_*

    *1.*Apply constant pressure to the tape ( _so it doesn't sag_) without pinching the skin.

    *2.*Measure under the same conditions each time, such as wearing the same clothes (or none at all).

     *3.*Measure yourself in front of a mirror to make sure the tape is positioned correctly. If possible, have someone else do the measuring for you.

     *4.*To ensure accuracy, remember to take measurements in the same place on your body each time.

_Don't let the scale get you down! Losing inches can be even more impactful than losing pounds._

*Stayfit😊*
*Ravishankar...*