Hi girls!!
Im fairly new here, have been doing a lot of looking around, and reading peoples progess stories.. they are amazing...
i am a smidge over 5 feet, and 142 pounds.. my goal is to be at 120 by Cinco de Mayo ( may 5th)...
oh yeah, my shoe size is 7 but i get a lot of girls size 5 shoes to...

Hello short chicks and Happy(?) Monday!

Welcome to 3FC Lorena, this place is definitely inspiring.

I remember wearing size 7.5 women's shoes in the 5th grade. My feet reached it's size 9-9.5 by the time I was 14 My 8 y.o. son has big feet as well, he currently wears a men's size 5.5 or 6.

As for the body-type or frame size, the wrist and finger test is supposed to be measured by using your own hand around your wrist if I remember correctly. Having someone else measure your wrist with their hand just wouldn't make sense.

Here's a link I found regarding body type which includes the wrist test:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/becker3.htm

According to the test I am between an EndoMorph and MesoMorph, my frame size is medium.

Welcome Lorena!

Noelle--I thought the same thing too about measuring around my wrist but I thought well they know what they are doing. I took that test and I got the same as you.

Hello all-
Wow, today has been a weird day. I got up and actually exercised before school. I felt great but I've had the munchies all day. Today is the first day I'll go over my target calorie intake but I'm hoping to get this in control.

Hey Short chicks! I weighed myself this morning, and I lost 2.5 pounds. I also bought Alli today! Any of you take it?

teacher1--Its only one day and it sounds like you're on top of it.

Nicole--Congrats on the weight loss. To be honest I'm scared to take pills. I haven't heard bad things about Alli though. I hear its a lower dose of Xenical. The only thing I've heard about Xenical is if you don't want to have an accident stick with lowfat foods.

Lorena - Sounds like a very goods and achievable goal - we're here to help!

Teach - don't worry about one day - sometimes your bodyt needs the extra calories... you've recognized it, and you can change things and move on.. don't let it bring you down!

Nicole - Great job on the loss! It feels good doesn't it?

Ok girls - It's time for me to wind down - I have to get up in 5 1/2 hours for work ! AHH!!!

Hi Ladies
I am still here and enjoy reading everyones posts. I am switching my anti depressant meds and am having bad withdrawl symptoms from Cymbalta. Never get on it in the first place if you have a choice. That stuff will swing you for a loop. I am trying to get my focus back on my healthy eating.

Thanks! Yes, Alli is Xenical, only a lower dosage. And yes, if you don't stick to low fat foods you may have an oily stools. But, I'm sticking to low fat! And if I cheat, it will be on a weekend! LOL

Hey fellow shorties..i hope everyone is having a great day. I went to the gym today, and i am pooped out. I have started using the infrared sauna we have.. they say you can burn 300 calories in this type of sauna... has anyone else tried it?? Do you really think it would make a difference..

Hi everyone-

I'm not sure about sauna and burning 300 calories.
Nicole- I can't even consider Alli because I take medicine so it might be risky.

I was on plan today. It's only been a few days but I'm proud of my baby steps.

You can always ask your doctor...unless you're taking meds that are contraindicated.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

alli is contraindicated in patients who have had an organ transplant or are taking medicine to reduce organ rejection, patients who are taking cyclosporine, and in patients with known problems absorbing food or are allergic to any of the ingredients in an alli capsule.

Nicole - I'm curious - what made you decide to use a supplement? Are you ever afraid that if you lose all the weight you want to while you're on this and then stop taking it that you'll gain it all back? I don't want to sound judgemental - I'm honestly just curious because those were some of my concerns when I was determing the best course for me to lose weight.

Hello Everyone! Just a quick fly by here also--- I just got home from having a bone density test (never had one before) and the good news it is all in the normal range! YAY!!! The bad news ---- I always thought that I was 5' tall but now I'm 4'11" short!! I did change it in my profile too. Guess I was just shorter than I thought!

When we left here about 11:30 this morning it was nice ouside, blue skies and sunshine. Coming back up the mountain 2 hours later we were traveling in a blizzard!! Always glad to get back home when it is snowing so much!

Anyway, need to get some supper started and just kick back for a little while. Take care.

Hello all-
Busy day at work. I need the weekend to get here fast. Good day with food and exercise. Have a great night