Posts by marlasinger

Thank you so so so much for the information!  I will definitely be checking out those products soon!

I'm right there with you all!

I'm 5'2'' (5'3'' on a good day, haha!), and in the low 130's, high 120's (on another good day!).  I want to get back to the weight that I was in college, which is 110 pounds.

I hope to reach 110 by Halloween so that I can dress up as my C-C namesake, Marla Singer from Fight Club.  Sorry, it sounds silly, but I've been battling this extra weight for a while now, and it sometimes feels nice to TRY to make light of things!

Good luck to you all!!!

Maja42, the Hansel and Gretel idea is great!  Good luck with it!!!

I figured I could only rock the Marla Singer thing if I lost some lbs.  We'll see how it goes.  Accountability is important!!!

Hang in there! 

Like you, I would like to lose about 20 pounds.  I'm also small (5'2''), and my weight has gone from 110 lbs to about 130 lbs, and I really want to get back to my previous weight!

As for your three pound weight gain, perhaps you've put on muscle.  I wouldn't rely on the scale too much; instead, gadge your progress using other indicators.  Do your clothes feel loser?  Are you able to do more activities without feeling winded?  Can you see muscle development?  While these things may take a while to see, be reassured that your efforts are not in vain!  Your making choices and changes that will help you in the long-run!

Hi Emeraldkiwi,

I understand your frustration.  To be honest, I think we all have reasons for wanting to get healthy.  I often think about the fact that I seem to put my life on hold when I'm not at a comfortable weight.  I always say, "I'll do this or that when I'm thinner...".  I'm tired of behaving like this, and I'm tired of my life passing me by.  That's one of the reasons why I'm trying hard to stay on track, despite several setbacks. 

You really have to try to identify what your goals are in the first place, and to make sure that they're realistic.  I'm sure you know this already, but it helps to have someone reinforce it!  If you tell yourself that you want to lose 20 pounds in one week, you'll be setting yourself up for failure.  You said something about not feeling motivated to get to the gym;  if that's the case, start slow.  Walk for a half an hour at a moderate pace.  Do lunges while you watch t.v. and calf raises while you're on the phone.  There are small things that you can which will really make a difference.  Once you start seeing results, it'll be easier to keep going!

I hope this information is somewhat useful!  Good luck with everything!

If you like Amelie, you will love love loooove Happenstance.  It also stars Audrey Tatou.  Fantastic film.

I'm new to this thread, but I have been a c-c member for a while now.  I am a binger and it's ruining my life.  I need to be held accountable, and I would love to join this no-binge-challenge with you all!

Cheers and best of luck!