Sweating for the Wedding

AlisonH729

Hi All! I got married this past September and successfully lost weight on my 'wedding diet' but I from my own experience I would recommend setting your goals for two weeks (or at least a week) before your actual wedding date. I made what ended up being a poor decision to cut my calories by an extra 100/day the month before, in sort of a home stretch effort to just... lose... a little... more. But I should have been eating more, not less because there is a lot going on in those last few weeks, and between the stress and the hectic schedule I got sick the week before my wedding. (Thankfully I rallied and felt fine for the big day!)

BrendaS03

I am getting married October 1, 2016! Currently I am 162 lbs and hoping to lose at least 40 lbs ( I am 4'11). Big challenges ahead but my fiancée and I have signed up for a half marathon in June. I am hoping to do a second one in August. I find signing up for an actual race helps me stay on track. Don't want to be the last one across the finish line! Lol I am also trying to incorporate strength training in my routine. I have tried in the last but never gave it the consistency it deserves. Wish me luck!!

caitcollins56

I'm getting married on May 21, 2016...

justynegil

Hey Guys, I am getting married in September this year, I am really hoping to lose as much weight as possible (as healthy as I can) Any motivation would be great

xLexi1028

I am! June 25th 2016

fitissexiest wrote: »

Any other brides (or grooms) who are sweating it out to be in tip top shape for their wedding day??

uzovka

March 30th and can't wait! I bought one size too small dress on purpose. I'm about half way through and the dress fits better already, but few more kg down would make it perfect. Feel free to add me anyone

fitissexiest

Added!

emzerkate

Feel free to add me too people

roz1209

My big day is November 19, 2016! Would love to join all of you in our efforts to be the most beautiful brides we can be

samlovesthesnow

Congratulations ladies! Join us in the Bride-to-be support group! Search for it in groups or (hopefully), follow this link:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/107053-bride-to-be-support-group

jessica22222

July 16
15lbs down about 20 more to go. I'm doing heavy weights as well so am more concerned about my body composition rather than the number on the scale

thelittleonett

Hi brides!!! Getting married next NYE 12/31/16 woohoo!!! Looking to lose ten lbs to knock his socks off would love some bride buddies!! Add me!

12kcooper88

I'm getting married in June! I tried on my dress for the first time last week, and it fits perfectly I'm looking to maintain my pre-engagement weight loss (25-30lbs!!) and keep toning up! Please add me!

salud2015

Brides and brides to be:

I want to join too! I married my hubby September 2013 but we didn't have my dream ceremony. That may come later this year because I'm going to grad school and planning a wedding is not exactly a priority since we already exchanged our vows! That being said, I'd love to add a wifey that's trying to trim down like me. Thanks

Maaike84

feel free to add me! not an MFP newbie, but extra motivated now that I will be getting married this year - wedding date is April 30th 2016! Ideally got about 10 lbs to go in the next 3 months...

StacyChrz

AlisonH729 wrote: »

Hi All! I got married this past September and successfully lost weight on my 'wedding diet' but I from my own experience I would recommend setting your goals for two weeks (or at least a week) before your actual wedding date. I made what ended up being a poor decision to cut my calories by an extra 100/day the month before, in sort of a home stretch effort to just... lose... a little... more. But I should have been eating more, not less because there is a lot going on in those last few weeks, and between the stress and the hectic schedule I got sick the week before my wedding. (Thankfully I rallied and felt fine for the big day!)

This is a great caution. Ladies and Gentlemen, be sure you are eating enough, every day. Starving ourselves is not why we are here. MFP to me is about using safe and healthy methods for improved overall personal health.

purebells

Me April bride here. About 2-3 kilos away from the goal!

wearmi1

Yes ma'am! 2.26.2016 !!!!!!

Missy_Monroe

Wedding is October 2017 - I'm just returning to MFP after a long break and our wedding is one of the many reasons I am here. I'm not 100% sure if counting calories DAILY works for me, so I have a hard time sticking to it, but I like to login to, at the very least, give myself a sanity check every now and then... make sure that what I'm eating and how much I'm eating isn't going overboard.
ETA: I want to lose around 100 lbs over the next 2 years, although I am hoping to losing around 60-70 of that this year.

purebells

Ladies - I need to zone in on my hips and thighs.........just want a little bit gone..........best exercises?

GemimaFitzTed

purebells wrote: »

Ladies - I need to zone in on my hips and thighs.........just want a little bit gone..........best exercises?

@purebells - Weighted squats, Sumo squats, hip/glute bridges, lunges (bodyweight and weighted - walking, reverse and "normal"), stepups, machine/cable/resistance band hip adductors and abductors.

Congrats to all of you brides-to-be...I've been married to my soulmate for 6 years this June. Just remember to enjoy yourselves and don't stress!