How do some people have so many piccies?

Hi guys,
Only lost 2lbs this week buts its fine. Better 2 off than none at all or 2 back on.
Anyway when I updated my signature I had to delete all of my little smilies before it would save it as it said I was only allowed 1500 somethings. What am I doing wrong? :cry:

Its because youre using colour and fonts. Your 1500 character includes EVERYTHING so if you post

Week 1: Lost 7lbs then thats 17 characters
If you add colour and font you have to count the hmtl codes too

So for example <colour red><font arial> Week 1: Lost 7lbs</colour></font> would be 57 characters

Well done on the 2lbs off, that's great!