Whew--I guess we all have been busy ladies lately. It is that time of year. I should finish all of my shopping tomorrow. Thank goodness. I've always been a last minute shopper. TBL is on commercial right now...isn't it always! Oh its back.

I'm watching TBL too. Do you know how long their weight loss journey has been? They look great. I wonder if any has dealt with the extra skin from major weight loss.

HIHI,
short chick here,
this is the first time I saw this thread, love it though!

Vix - Looks like you're doing great on your mini-goal... Come here often.. keep us posted!

Hello fellow short chicks. Welcome Vix! I am going on vacation next week to Las Vegas and had to go shopping for some new jeans that fit. I found some that fit great made by Lee, I think they're called "new fit". I found two styles that really work well with my shape. I did buy the petite length and it fit just perfectly, no gap in the waist and it came all the way down to a little past my ankle which is what I was looking for. No need to buy capri length and get stuck with flood pants . Just thought I'd throw that out there in case anyone was looking for some pants ideas.

Eny, that's good news for you (not being pregnant). I think you'll be able to hit your New year's goal no problem. I have to give you kudos for cutting out soda, I still have to drink at least one a day. I only drink diet though, but still...I know if I stuck to water only I would probably lose faster.

I haven't watched TBL this season but my sister keeps me up to date once in a while. I love it that the black team has done so well.

Shay, did you get the shopping done? I still have a few more gifts to go but I have to wait til payday Friday.

Hello to all and have a great evening. I'm heading to my WI this evening. Will post results later.

Teacher1--I think you got your question answered on TBL thread right?

Welcome Vixjean!

Noelle--Thanks for the tip about the jeans. I have one more gift to get. I really thought I would get it done today. I ran out of time because the place I thought I was getting a gift didn't have as great of a selection as I thought it would.

Another short chick here! Good to meet others who know what it's like to always have to hem their new jeans.

I'm off to do some strength training. Maybe I'll find my waist some day if I keep this up.

Hope your day goes well.

Shay,
Yep I got the answer around 9 months. Thanks
Everyone have a great night.

I found a pair of petite's @ lane bryant, they were on sale for 10$, size 14! That's the only pair I am wearing now, (that I like). I wear them all weekend long.

Well girls - the contest at work is over. I ended up coming in second - which i'm very happy with. I lost 6.62% of myself in the last three months - while dealing w/ my best friend's illness.. changing positions in my compnay.. oh and I quit smoking amongst all of this too.

Now that life is a little more in order - I'm making more aggressive - but attainable goals for myself. I wrote a whole blog on it - so if you go and check it out it's all there. But the basic run down is that I'm giving myself 1 year to reach my ultimate goal. I didn't gain all of this over night, or in 6 months - I can't expect to lose it all that fast either (although I'm going to try to!)

The first 3 months - my goal is to lose #7-#10 a month. - completely doable.
And actually if I hit the high end of my goal every month then I'll be at my Ultimate goal of #130 by Julyish.. Honestly - I know I'm going to be a TON smaller by the end of June - which will be AWESOME to see my ex's face when he walks into the court room June 23rd to finalize our divorce!!! I CAN'T WAIT

Enygirl- Sorry to hear about your friend. It sounds like you have a strong plan for the new year. Good luck. I need to reassess after Christmas and set some goals for myself.

Enygirl---I'm right with you with meeting my ultimate goal during 2008. I haven't been on the scale since TBL challenge ended. I will weigh in on Wednesday morning to see what I need to do. I'm thinking I will need to lose about 10 lbs a month or 2-3 a week. We'll see what happens on Wednesday. I will be honest and change my ticker too.

I wanna hop on board with you other "shorties".. im at exactly 5 feet...THe majority of my weight is right in the belly.. makes me look about 5 months pregnant

Short Chicks- Happy Christmas Eve

Another shortie here. I'm a smidge over five feet tall and weigh 120 pounds (I'm maintaining a 20+ pound loss). My secret wish goal is to lose another 5 or 10 pounds and with them the flab that's still clinging to my thighs and tummy). I shop in the kids' department all the time; I even buy my dressy clothes there. It's so nice not have to hem everything.

The only things I buy in the ladies department are bras; I'm a 34C and the teen training bras just don't cut it lol.