Where's my middle?

[Pat-]

Hi, I'm a newbie grandma, but as a woman do I have to measure my middle round my belly button or the narrower bit a bit higher?

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello Pat- and welcome to the Weight Loss Forum

I have to say that is a question ive not had to answer before! I confess to measuring the narrowest bit, even still mine is quite a scary number!! 😊

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[Pineapple27]

Hi there Pat-

Welcome!

It's your "waist" so where the waistband of a skirt would sit.

[VickyDLM 2 stone]

I usually measure around my bellybutton as it makes a useful "landmark". I kind of figure it doesn't matter too much as long as it's the same place every time.