25 year old woman, 5"4' need to lose 40 pounds by wedding date.

EstefaniaLadner001

Wedding date- august 9, 2015...Please share stories or tips! Thank you!

GothyFaery

Wow, I was almost exactly in the same boat as you when I started October 2013. I was 25, 5'5 and wanted to lose 40 pounds by February. I think I was down about 30 or so pounds by last February. Those last 10 pounds are always the hardest and the slowest!

Tips I wish someone had told me when I started:
-You don't have to exercise to lose weight but you're body will look better at your goal weight if you do some sort of strength training along the way.
-You don't have to eat "diet" food
-Eat the food you like in moderation
-You might not reach your goal by your set date but you will still look awesome!
-Don't try to lose 2lbs a week just because you want to be done fast
-1200 calories is just not enough!
-Work treats (sweets for me) into your week so you don't end up craving them non stop
-And of course http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants