You don't sound judgmental! I've decided to give Alli a try because I'm currently on a low fat/low calorie diet and that kind of diet works very well with Alli. Alli is a fat blocker and it will help you lose 50% more weight than just dieting alone. So, even if I go off Alli, I will still keep eating healthily (hopefully), I just won't lose as much as if I were taking Alli.

That makes perfect sense - I don't think I have the self control though. I'd see it as I can eat more and lose the same while on it.... yea - I think I better stick witht he current plan that's working for me Although _ I do look forward to getting updates from you - what day do you weigh in?

I do an official weigh in (in my house LOL) on Mondays. So, hopefully every Monday my ticker will go down!

Hi everyone,

I have been browsing these threads for 2 days and since I'm "short" thought I might fit in here. I am still learing my way around this forum. I am mainly looking for support to loose 20 pound once and for all. I have been as heavy as 50 llbs overwieght and luckily have not gained back all the lost weight. After loosing about 50, I did gain back about 25 within 5 years. I'm so done with it now, and want it gone! I think about my weight constantly throughout the day. Sooooo, anyhow, I hope I can get help here.

fellow short chick! Congrats on the previous loss! Think about this...gaining 25 back in 5 years is not that bad! I gained 60 back in 2. I know gaining any weight back hurts, but you've found us now and will be a loser like us!

ttg - We're fun - supportive and all virtically challenged! Post often about how everything is going - and how you're doing in life as well as losing that last #20!

Where in the mid-mitten are you? I'm in Grand Blanc (just south of Flint)

Karen31--LOL about being 4'11"! Join the rest of us. I never knew there were so many women that are the same height as me until I came to this website.

Twentytogo--Welcome !That's what we're here for. To provide encouragement and support

teacher1--I can't wait until the weekend either and that's a shame because I have had two 3 day weeks in a row..

Wow, thanks new friends, just what I need. I'll try to keep up with all your "names".
Evygirl: I am in Flint, acutually Davison is just across the street. I have many friends in grand Blanc. One works at the school system!

I previously lost 50 one year after the birth of my third child. Actually, come to think of it, its been more like 10 years, but mainly past 5 I have been struggling with about 20 pounds. I've been down 10 of it at times, but never the last 10, then this past year, pretty much put on 10 again. I'm frustrated because I really need to stop the yoyo and get it under control. All of you who are short, know that 20 pounds IS alot of weight on that frame. I want to be here to get supported and give as well, since I have been thru a big weight loss in the past. I will do my best to keep in touch often! Thanks to everyone who welcomed me in!

Can some of you catch me and perhaps some other new ones how you are currently loosing weight? I am always looking for new ideas! Thanks

Twentytogo--I am using the flex point system with WW. I love it. I've been on many diets over the years and its the one that works the best for me. I get 28 pts a day currently. I eat 3 meals and 3 snacks a day and drink at least 72 oz of water. Exercise--a struggle for me. Once I get going it definitely speeds up my weight loss and I truly enjoy it. Its the getting started that's hard. I like to do a variety of exercises because I get bored easily. Walking/running on the treadmill, urban rebounder, stability ball, weights, resistance bands, pilates, taebo, walk away the pounds, yoga, biggest loser workouts.

ttg - That's cool that we're so close As for my "big plan" I've been counting calories - staying within 1100-1300 a day and doing at least 20 mins of workout a day (6 days a week) sometimes I do more - Just anything to get my butt moving!

I started WW right after xmas. I really like it and feel I can keep with it long term. I've tried South Beach in the past and lost w/ that, but never moved out of phase 1 for fear I would gain. Since then I've had a very unhealthy look at eating especially carbs. I was also counting calories w/ SB and staying at or below 1200. I was only true to plan for about 8 weeks and dropped 10lbs.

So right now I'm doing Weight Watchers Flex at home on my own. I have 3 full meals and 3-4 snacks a day and I'm only allowed 20 pts. For working out I try to run 3 miles most days. I work out w/ DH on our weight system every morning taking Monday and Fridays off. On the off days I try to get in a walk at least. I also try to mix up the cardio by doing Yoga Booty Ballet, or Tae Bo ampd. I have a treadmill but I hate it, I'd much rather get outside and walk/run! Now that I live in FL it's possible year round.

Today is the last day of week 2 for me, I'll weigh in tomorrow. Last week on weigh in I lost 2lbs. Hoping for the same this week, but not sure since it's TOM.

I am counting calories and trying to get some form of movement and exercise into each day.

Hello short chicks. I went to my WW WI last night and lost 3.8 lbs--the 2 lbs that I "won" in Vegas plus a bonus 1.8 gone, so I'm pretty much back on track with losing again. I am going to try and hit the Y for the very first time tonight with my sister. She gave me a one-month trial gift certificate for my b-day last month, we are doing WW together.

Welcome twentytogo!

Hi lillisa81! Did you buy the WW at-home kit? I have tried and tried to do the program "on my own", but I need the weekly accountability of weighing in to the leader at a center--it really keeps me focused during the week. I tend to slack off when it's just me weighing myself --but that's just me. Good luck on your WI!

Yikes Karen, where did the 1" go??? You can tease your hair up a little higher and no one but the doctor will know the difference

Hi to everyone (I'm still trying to get everyone's name straight) and have a great day!

I personally dont really have a "system" I dont count cals i just try to make healthier choices, also if i want something i let myself have it, just in moderation...i drink water like its going out of style, and that makes a HUGE difference. I hit the gym 4-5 times a week and take classes such as zumba, desperate housewives, and kickboxing...It has worked for me so far.. but i am also interested in what the other shorties are doing