Comments on: The State of the Cunning Plan

By: janna

janna — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:51:55 +0000

I know what you mean about high-waters. I’m not all that tall (5’8″) but my height has always been in my legs. Plus, my arms are long. I remember my mom threatening to sew ruffles on EVERYTHING because my sleeves and pants were never long enough. I seem to find brands that fit perfectly, and then they change them…

By: Lindy

Lindy — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:32:13 +0000

Congratulations! And I have jeans advice for you. Like you, I’m tall and tush-challenged. If you’re willing to spend the money (and that’s a big if), try Hudson jeans.

By: Frank

Frank — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:45:29 +0000

I’ve always turned to Weight Watchers to lose weight only because they aren’t too judgmental about goal weights, which I like. I want to lose my last 18 pounds but people tell me I’m thin enough. But, like you, I’m using the BMI and my thin jeans as a deciding factor.
The most helpful thing I learned from Weight Watchers was not to skip breakfast because it kick starts the metabolism. I used to just grab coffee and go.
And when I stick to my points but have a week where I lose no weight, I take one day and eat as many points as humanly possible and go back on the plan the next day and I find I lose weight. Metabolism is a tricky mistress

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:30:15 +0000

Congrats on the 8 lbs! I had to chuckle when you mentioned not being able to find pants long enough though, at 5’5,my biggest problem has been finding pants NOT long! I usually have to buy the average size and shrink them some….lol! BTW, since I have enough butt for 2 people, I’ll be happy to share! LOL

By: Jenny

Jenny — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:09:22 +0000

I started my diet on the 1st of the year, and by the 6th, I’d lost 5 pounds. Everyone thinks I’m starving myself, and I swear I’m not!!I just cut out every last drop of sugar…But, I’m looking at your photo, and I’m thinking “She wants to lose 25 pounds?!?!” You’re so tiny!! Girl, I’m 190 pounds, 5’5″… I wish I could shed the pounds knitting and crocheting…:) Thanks, by the way, for the “How To” socks videos on You Tube! They are great! If I hadn’t found them, I totally would have given up.

Good luck on your diet, and the best new year’s wishes to you!

By: Feisty Irish Wench

Feisty Irish Wench — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:59:39 +0000

my friend has a 35″ inseam. she shops lands end for their longs.

By: Vickie

Vickie — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:59:06 +0000

I think you are the best. Since we are only weeks apart in age I may have to try your plan. Try to stay warm.

By: Denise

Denise — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:56:17 +0000

I can relate to the pants thing, I’m 5’10″ with a 34″ inseam, very difficult to find pants – they only really started making longer legs a few years ago when more women wore high heels with pants the the fashion was for the pant to almost touch the floor.

So if you didn’t change much, what did you change? That’s a terrific weight lost for a person who isn’t even overweight. Come one, there must be something…. please help!