The belt is a great tool to measure with! People think I am crazy but I won't buy another belt......at least not right now. My mom got tired of looking at my old one and bought me one, but I have no desire to wear it. I love my belt because I know when I first got it I started on the very outer hole. Now I have taken a knife and had to make 5 extra holes since then. When I finally reach goal weight I will start wearing a belt that fits me better, but will always save my belt with all the extra holes as a reminder