Body measurement and progress photo guides

Use these guides to make records you can understand when you return to them. Each one covers a different part of a personal tracking routine.

Take and record measurements

Choose tape positions, keep units clear and write a short method note. The guide includes waist and tape-level diagrams plus an example dated record.

Choose an interval you can repeat, plan a review date and handle a missed entry without filling the gap with a guess. An example schedule shows how this works.

Check a surprising entry for unit, placement, side and recording errors. Use the correction examples to preserve a readable history.

Take comparable photos

Set up a phone position, standing mark, light and background. Keep a small reference note so you can repeat the views at another session.

Put the instructions to use

The tools and templates provide a printable log, a spreadsheet and a centimetres/inches converter. Choose the format you will be able to find and update later.

If you prefer an iPhone or iPad app, BodyLog combines measurement records and progress photos. The guides and website resources can be used on their own.