I'm 5'1" and I need to lose weight too (sigh!). Mr. Cat you are just TOO funny. Since I had my hysterectomy two years ago I put on about 25 pounds. The bad part about that is the older you get the harder it is to take it off. I have a treadmill in the basement (it used to be a spare closet in my bedroom). Now that the weather is nice I'd like to throw my Sphynx MooShoo in his snug sack and take him for a walk to the park. At least I'll get some walking in. I did Jenny Craig for a while and lost over 30 pounds. I looked great and felt great. But eating the same food week after week got boring real fast. Weight Watchers at least lets you eat regular normal food and makes you account for it. I might try that if I can find the time to get there.