As the weight continues to drop off the Big Loser II participants so do the inches. All 16 participants were measured recently, and those measurements were compared to their measurements from the start of the 16-week program.Measurements of the neck, chest, waist and hips are being recorded. The average Big Loser has lost 11.75 inches total after the first 8 weeks. On average they lost three-quarters of an inch off the neck. They shed another 2.5 inches off the chest. Everyone was cinching up their belt a notch or two, because on average they have taken a little more than 3 inches off their waists. They also took 2 1/2 pounds off the hips as well.As far as the guys go Kyle Oldre has lost the most inches so far. His total inches lost are 19 1/4 inches. Steve Top is next; he has taken off 14 1/2 inches. Bruce Dysthe has dropped 12 inches himself.Leading the way for the gals is Gerry Sandstede, who has dropped 13 inches. Melissa Sterrett has shed 12 inches so far, and Carol Foster has lost 8 inches.One of the more interesting sets of measurements are those of Rick Dawson. While Rick’s weight loss has been minimal he has lost 4 1/2 inches. He has been watching what he is eating and increased his exercise routine to shed 2 1/2 inches off his waist alone.Big Loser II is past the halfway point, and all the participants still need your encouragement. If you happen to run into one of the Big Losers give them a much-deserved pat on the back.