[friendlykat4u]

And I don't mean the way we all want to shrink...lol.

I was always considered a very tall girl. Especially because in my country of origin average height is around 5' or shorter!

I always felt self-conscious and always wanted to be shorter. Imagine that, not only I had a weight problem but also a height problem!

When I got measured for my height I was told I was 1.73 cm (metric) so when I moved to the US I was telling people I was 5'7" because according to my calculations that was close enough. Then people started saying oh no way, you're taller. So I said fine, I'm 5'10". I suppose I could've asked someone to actually "measure" me, but hey, that was too much work.

So here I was throwing my 5'10" all over. And after years the curiosity bug got to me, I asked DH to measure me. Looking a little puzzled he went ahead and got the tape measure and wouldn't you know it, I'm 5'8".

Now I had to lower my ideal goal weight by 10 lbs.


Hence the reminder on the left, God forbid I shrink again!!!

I know, silly story, I just wanted to share.

[valpal23]

lol well that's kind of disapointing for ya! I look at shorter people - especally women - in the line at Subway and think 'woo I get to eat more because I'm taller!' -even when this is all said and done and I'm down to an ideal weight. sorry you shrunk :| (but hey atleast pants are a good length right? and when you fall ya dont have as far to go)