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New measurement option for the weight tracker.

by Melindrome, Aug 02, 2008 06:59PM
Would it be feasible to add the option for recording thigh circumference measurements into the weight tracker. It seems to be a common problem for most. Also, this would not increase the graph area as the neck measurement would still be the lower value.
Thanks, Mel
Member Comments (9)

by Whatawoman, Aug 03, 2008 11:17AM
I think a seprate tracker just for measurements would be good -  like an inch minder tracker -  because the recent changes to the weight tracker measurements has made it impossible to be motivated with any change.

It would be nice to have:
Neck
Chest
Waist
Abdomen
Hips
Thigh
Calf
Upper Arm
Forearm

by Med Help, Aug 04, 2008 03:15PM
A body measurements tracker is a great idea. We'll add this to the list of trackers requested and let you know when it's available. And when we launch it, we'll be sure to include thigh circumference.

Thanks for the suggestion!

-MedHelp

by Whatawoman, Aug 05, 2008 09:56AM
Woohooo Im impressed -  thank you :)

by Med Help, Aug 25, 2008 06:25PM
To: Whatawoman
Sorry that the changes to the weight tracker made it less motivating. We've moved the neck measurement to its own chart so that you'll be able to see more granular movements in your trackers. Hopefully this will get you motivated again!

We'll let you know when the body measurements are available. Thanks!

by Whatawoman, Sep 07, 2008 02:17AM
To: Med Help
Thank you for your response -  I will weight for the body measurements tracker -  as the neck is the least part of the body to be measured but should be included in a full body tracker.

Do we have any idea when the full body measurements tracker will be available? for many people trying to change their lifestyle measurements are more important and reflective than weight.

by Med Help, Jan 26, 2009 02:43PM
Thanks for the suggestion. We've added measurements for the chest, arm, calf, and thigh to the weight tracker.

Thanks,
MedHelp

by princess_kessie, Nov 22, 2009 10:20PM
To: MedHelp
So is this Body measurement tracker available anywhere yet? If there is a facility for tracking body measurements, I cannot seem to locate it....

by Med Help, Nov 25, 2009 04:02PM
To: princess_kessie
We never did introduce the body measurement tracker since it seemed that most people were pretty satisfied with the body measurements available in the Weight Tracker. What else would you like to track and I'll see if we need to add another tracker or add another option to the existing Weight Tracker.

Thanks,
MedHelp

by princess_kessie, Nov 26, 2009 02:48AM
To: MedHelp
Since my biceps, wrists, calves and thighs are different sizes, it is not accurate to average them to log a single number. It doesn't tell an accurate story of how one side changes, and whether more work needs to be done on one side or the other. I understand space is at a premium in the graphs - which is perhaps why the measurements might be better monitored in their own tracker...
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