Terri Taylor, an HonorHealth registered dietitian, said a waist circumference of more than 31.5 inches in women or more than 37 inches in men could raise the risk for colorectal, prostate, breast and other cancers.
Male*: more than 94 cm (37 inches) is increased risk; more than 102 cm (40 inches) is substantially increased risk. Female*: more than 80 cm (31.5 inches) is increased risk; more than 88 cm (35 inches) is substantially increased risk.
In general, keep waist circumference to less than half your height. For example, for a 6-foot man (72 inches), a healthy waist size would be anything less than 36 inches. For a 5-foot-2 woman (62 inches), a healthy waist size would be anything less than 31 inches.
In general if you're a woman, you want a measurement that's less than 34.5 inches. If you're a man, a number below 40 inches is ideal. A measurement that's higher than those isn't a death sentence, but it has been strongly linked with a higher risk of several serious diseases including type 2 diabetes.
Terri Taylor, an HonorHealth registered dietitian, said a waist circumference of more than 31.5 inches in women or more than 37 inches in men could raise the risk for colorectal, prostate, breast and other cancers.
Generally, if you're a female whose circumference is greater than or equal to 35 inches (88.9 cm), then there's a chance you have excess fat. For males a waist circumference that is greater than or equal to 40 inches (101.6 cm) can also indicate excess fat.
Height is typically between 5'9″-6″, bust is between 32″-36″, waist is between 22″-26″, and hips should be between 33″-35″. Of course most woman don't meet these standards and that is why fashion models generally get paid the most and work the most.
Waist size for women:
Ideal: < 80cm (32”)
A lower WHR, around 0.7, is linked to higher attractiveness - it's basically the typical hourglass figure with a cinched waist and a voluminous upper and lower body. Evolutionary psychology suggests that this ratio may serve as a visual cue for health and fertility.
A waist size of about 32 inches or more indicates that you have an increased risk of health problems. A waist size of about 35 inches or more indicates that you have a high risk of health problems. For Asian women, a waist size of about 32 inches or more indicates that you have a high risk of health problems.
Causes of a High Waist Circumference
A larger waist circumference is often caused by intra-abdominal visceral fat. Visceral fat is fat that develops between and around internal organs. This type of fat differs from "regular" fat that sits just beneath the skin and can be pinched.
Men are very 'visual' when it comes to sexual attraction so he was probably looking to your waist to assess your figure? A lot of men like curves, he may have been looking for an hourglass figure.
US 14 - approximately UK 16 (Waist 33"/34" and Bust 41"/42")
In general, doctors say a healthy waist measurement is one that's half your height or less. SOURCE: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: Obesity Education Initiative: "The Practical Guide: Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults."
Work towards ideal Angel measurements.
Most Angels have a body measurement of a 32” bust, a 23.6” waist, and 34.4” hips. This means that Victoria Secret models have a classic hourglass figure. Through your exercise you can strive to achieve body measurements as close to these as possible.
As a general rule, plus-size models are defined by the fashion industry as anyone larger than a size 6. These days, however, most women deemed plus-size models are a size 12/14 or higher, bringing the industry's perception of what counts as plus-size a little more in line with that of the public.
In 1999, aged 62, Cathie Jung (USA) was awarded the record for the smallest tight-laced waist on a living person, and she still holds it today at the age of 86. Standing at a height of 5 ft 8 in (1.72 m), she has a corseted waist measuring just 15 inches (38.1 cm). Un-corseted, it measures 21 inches (53.34 cm).
Now that you've measured your waist circumference you need to know what it means. To have your best chance at maintaining good health, you should aim for: Men should have a waist circumference of 40 inches or less. Women should have a waist circumference of 35 inches or less.