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Originally posted by a1t3r3g0
I was trying out a few body fat calculators online* and one of the inputs is for waist size.
Now, I wear size 29-30 shorts/pants. I measured my waist using string and a yard stick, and my waist came to be 33". My shorts fit me perfectly, so how can this be? Are shorts just made that way? I think it must be, because the last time I got fitted for dress slacks, the guy measured me and had me put on size 35" at first, but I walked out with perfectly fitting 31" slacks.
*I know they're not very accurate, but I'm bored 
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Do yourself a favor and buy some bodyfat calipers. They are very cheap ($10 at your local health store, or $14 online), and they are much more accurate than tape measurements. Aside from underwater tests, the fat calipers are the most accurate way to figure out your BF% (they are simple to use). Hell, even doctors, nutritionists, and trainers at health clubs use the calipers.
Ditch the scale and rely on the mirror AND calipers