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Where should i measure my waist? at my belly button it measures to 46 inches, but below my belly button it is 38 inches-is this also too big a waist?

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Dr. Patty Crocker answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

Too big: Women should have a waist size of 33" or less, measured at the level of the navel. Higher measurements imply too much visceral fat, the most deadly & hardest to lose. Exercise, balanced diet with minimal saturated fat (animal products) & trans fat (deep fried foods) is the healthiest way to shrink the waistline.

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Answered 9/28/2014

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