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GREAT JOB!! you really are so pretty and inspiring - thanks for sharing!

You gals should join the VERTICAL challengers group! Tons of shorties supporting each other. I'm 5'1" and just broke the 130 barrier.

The Shirotaki noodles are all over the place - i get mine in whole foods but they are typically with the tofu in most grocery stores. They are in a bag suspended in water - a little spongy feeling but worth getting used to for all the calories you save and all the great recipes. Some of my favorite new workout songs: "Not…

Hello everyone and happy Monday! I'm beating myself up today after indulging in too much wine last night so hoping sharing some weight loss wisdom will be my penance. A couple reccos: Have you all tried Tofu shirotaki noodles? They are a GREAT stand in for pasta, super filling and the calories are negligible. When i am…

Hi friends and happy weekend. just wanted to send a quick shout out to say THANK YOU for the advice last week - I survived Friday night without any guilt because I had your encouragement to burn it off this morning. And I had an amazing workout today - burn baby burn! I had FUN and stayed on track. HUGE THANKS to your…

Morning! Here's the link to the roster for everyone: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlcJqG9B3Q27dFRGRTRYMHNoQ3U2R2FRbnpoeDItcHc&hl=en_US#gid=0 Happy Friday all!

Amazing job - can't believe that dress isn't *hanging* off of you - you look great!!

Holy cow, GREAT JOB!

Oh and I guess I should introduce myself (sorry - new at this!). I'm Jackie - 5 1/2" and I live in Manhattan. I've tried to lose the same 10 to 15 pounds my entire life and now that I just turned 30, this time I'm GOING TO DO IT! I work a demanding job so exercise and healthy snacks are difficult... coupled with my deep…

So excited we have a home!! One question to you fab petites - how do you survive all the temptations of the weekends? Dinners out, sports events, parties, etc - I can't seem to stick to my 1200 calorie goal. :( Super frustrating to be the lame one at the event because I can't eat or drink.

Probably not the most sanitary solution but I brew a cup of coffee the night before and leave it by my bed. When the alarm goes off, I reach for it and even just a few sips of caffeine helps me perk up while I wait for the first snooze alarm.

I put on a shirt that makes my skin and cheeks glow (I'm blonde & fair, so the color is peach) and a pair of dark trouser jeans. Knowing people are looking at my fresh, beautiful face and smile instead of my body (on days I'm feeling bloated) makes SUCH a difference! Buy yourself a couple tops in this signature color and…

I'm doing the 5K for Susan G Komen Race for the Cure in NYC this weekend. Great cause and great exercise!! Anyone else going?

HA I do the exact same thing. I wish I had more courage to stand up for myself and say no. I always resort to junking the food or making up an excuse that I have a sensitive stomach and can't eat many things. Those of you who can be honest and frank - more power to ya!

HOLY COW! I can only imagine how much blood, sweat and tears you put into that tremendous journey. CONGRATS - you are a huge inspiration and proof it can be done!

HOLY COW! YOU LOOK GREAT! Way to go

I have the same problem! 1200 seems so small some days. I really like the Oikos 0% yogurt, sandwich thins (100 calories) with a wedge of laughing cow cheese. Also have you tried kale chips? Those crunch like carbs but are vegetables!

Best revenge EVER!!! I am thrilled for you!

I can total relate to all of you! My mother and I are both 5'1" and have struggled with our weight forever. The hardest part is sticking to a 1200-1300 calorie / day diet - since we are shorter, we just can't eat as much. It's terribly frustrating and extremely difficult - I have 12 pounds to go myself. But, there is good…