I am 4'11. It is hard. I was able to lose 75 - 80 pounds in the last year and a half. I cut way down on sugar, white flour, no fast food, and very limited dairy. I am maintaining. It's hard though. I will not let myself go over 110. That is my red alert mode. I got down to 103 and didn't feel so hot. 105 to 109 is about right for me. I'll never be skinny, skinny. Not in my make-up. I am in my mid-fifties. Just praying I do not put it back on! Hope to see some activity on this board. Moparjer - good for you with 28 pounds. With being short, 5 pounds can make me go up a size!