I've seen the Escape your Shape thing mentioned before under the exercise forum. I may look into it.

My weights are weighted balls you carry in your hands - no ankle weights for this girl. Matter of fact, the instructor, Leslie Sansone does note during the work out - that they do not do any exercises to bulk up the bottom half.

I'll keep plugging along!!!!

I did measure myself last night - I'll have to watch what happens inch-wise.
How often do you measure yourself? - Once a month?