Wedding is in less than 2 weeks..help!
allisonwalkernj
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I know this isn't particularly the healthiest way to go about things but I have a bit more weight I would like to loose before my wedding in a week and a half. Can anyone recommend a quick fix to drop 5 or more lbs in such a short amount of time? I am planning on lifting 4 times this week and adding in additional cardio when I have the chance. So hopefully make it to the gym 5 or 6 days this week. I am already a pretty healthy eater and really don't want to "starve" myself to drop the weight. Any help is appreciated! Thanks!
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Impossible by any healthy method.
Eat to fuel your body and try to relax. You're going to be stressed out enough by the wedding, no reason to make it worse by undereating for a week beforehand.22 -
Make sure all your bridesmaids are fat. It will make you look thinner.
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You are not going to lose enough weight for it to be visible to anyone in 2 weeks.
You could try eating low carb until the wedding, since some people will naturally lose a few lbs of water weight when they start low carb.
In the meantime go out and buy a great pair of Spanx, and know you will look beautiful regardless. Congrats :drinker:18 -
You are not going to lose enough weight for it to be visible to anyone in 2 weeks.
You could try eating low carb until the wedding, since some people will naturally lose a few lbs of water weight when they start low carb.
In the meantime go out and buy a great pair of Spanx, and know you will look beautiful regardless. Congrats :drinker:
This ^
Low carb will shed some water weight but do you really need to add the stress of a new way of eating before your special day?4 -
Thanks for the feedback! I guess the motivation to lose a little weight is more for my comfort in my dress. It is quite form fitting and I have a little tummy that I would love to try and flatten out. Sounds like if I cut carbs a bit maybe losing a little water weight might work.2
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OP just be aware that rotten breath sometimes accompanies low carb in the beginning. You don't want to have to worry about that on your wedding night
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allisonwalkernj wrote: »Thanks for the feedback! I guess the motivation to lose a little weight is more for my comfort in my dress. It is quite form fitting and I have a little tummy that I would love to try and flatten out. Sounds like if I cut carbs a bit maybe losing a little water weight might work.
Try some shapewear. It will smooth everything out and help the dress fit better.11 -
Hah that I definitely do not want to worry about! Thanks for the heads up
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a 1000 deficit per day will get rid of 4 pounds in two weeks, I don't know why anyone would say it's impossible.
Personally, I'd rather enjoy the lead up to the wedding but to each her own. Good luck!1 -
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You also don't know anything about the OP's current physical stats. If she only has a few pounds to goal, a 1000 calorie deficit could put her way below MFP recommended allowances and be very unhealthy.a 1000 deficit per day will get rid of 4 pounds in two weeks, I don't know why anyone would say it's impossible.
For 2 weeks.3 -
You also don't know anything about the OP's current physical stats. If she only has a few pounds to goal, a 1000 calorie deficit could put her way below MFP recommended allowances and be very unhealthy.a 1000 deficit per day will get rid of 4 pounds in two weeks, I don't know why anyone would say it's impossible.
For 2 weeks.
Which could lead to fatigue, dizziness, and even a possibility of fainting during the ceremony.8 -
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Hey, it is what it is at this point. You could eat a no sodium diet.. keep up with your exercise and you will lose a lot of water weight and look your best. Get a spray tan.. for tanned skin looks thinner... get a good make up artist to contour your face so you look your best in photos.
In the end.. enjoy the big day...every bride is beautiful!5 -
Anything that is going to increase your stress level, even a little bit, in the two weeks before your wedding is a wonderful idea and you should totally do it. /sarcasm4
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allisonwalkernj wrote: »I know this isn't particularly the healthiest way to go about things but I have a bit more weight I would like to loose before my wedding in a week and a half. Can anyone recommend a quick fix to drop 5 or more lbs in such a short amount of time? I am planning on lifting 4 times this week and adding in additional cardio when I have the chance. So hopefully make it to the gym 5 or 6 days this week. I am already a pretty healthy eater and really don't want to "starve" myself to drop the weight. Any help is appreciated! Thanks!
5 lbs in two weeks is way too agressive as a goal.
I wouldn't push yourself too hard or have too large calorie deficit. You will wear your self out, likely to the point of being miserable on your wedding day.0 -
No/low sodium
And be careful of booze on your wedding day if you start eating super low calorie3 -
I second the spray tan. It visually takes off 5-10 lbs. Or better yet, just stay away from high sodium foods and drink lots of water.
Other than that, just relax and enjoy every minute of this special time in your life.0 -
You also don't know anything about the OP's current physical stats. If she only has a few pounds to goal, a 1000 calorie deficit could put her way below MFP recommended allowances and be very unhealthy.a 1000 deficit per day will get rid of 4 pounds in two weeks, I don't know why anyone would say it's impossible.
For 2 weeks.
Still a horrible idea.1 -
You also don't know anything about the OP's current physical stats. If she only has a few pounds to goal, a 1000 calorie deficit could put her way below MFP recommended allowances and be very unhealthy.a 1000 deficit per day will get rid of 4 pounds in two weeks, I don't know why anyone would say it's impossible.
For 2 weeks.
Still a horrible idea.
I said better to enjoy the two weeks @.@ but that it's possible. A little over the top people.2 -
You also don't know anything about the OP's current physical stats. If she only has a few pounds to goal, a 1000 calorie deficit could put her way below MFP recommended allowances and be very unhealthy.a 1000 deficit per day will get rid of 4 pounds in two weeks, I don't know why anyone would say it's impossible.
For 2 weeks.
Still a horrible idea.
....and a passed out bride at the altar.
That wouldn't be an enjoyable wedding week - so much stress already, why under-eat and make yourself sick? I say eat at maintenance, wear the shapewear if you feel you must - but seriously? Sounds like just jitters. There's a lot to do in that week that leads up to the wedding. I would want to be well-fed and well-rested.0 -
You also don't know anything about the OP's current physical stats. If she only has a few pounds to goal, a 1000 calorie deficit could put her way below MFP recommended allowances and be very unhealthy.a 1000 deficit per day will get rid of 4 pounds in two weeks, I don't know why anyone would say it's impossible.
For 2 weeks.
Still a horrible idea.
I said better to enjoy the two weeks @.@ but that it's possible. A little over the top people.
Not if people lurk in this thread and cycle through the posts and reads posts "doing 1000 calorie deficit a day for 2 weeks" is acceptable way to lose weight fast..
So no not so over the top (sorry).5 -
Did you not know you were having a wedding?14
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A spray tan won't make your dress fit better if it is too snug or flatten your tummy so I'm not sure why that is being suggested.
Watch your sodium intake, get some shapewear.
Just eat, sleep and exercise normally. Less than 2 weeks to your wedding is not the time to change your diet dramatically or do new intense exercise things.
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allisonwalkernj wrote: »Thanks for the feedback! I guess the motivation to lose a little weight is more for my comfort in my dress. It is quite form fitting and I have a little tummy that I would love to try and flatten out. Sounds like if I cut carbs a bit maybe losing a little water weight might work.
Spanx!
Don't push yourself too hard for the wedding or you'll look tired and grumpy...not worth it.2 -
ValerieMartini2Olives wrote: »Did you not know you were having a wedding?
I don't think that's the reason!
My guess - During the final fitting OP felt the dress was a little tight around tummy area.. so I guess that's why she's asking.. It's common to have a final fitting before the wedding to be able to alter the dress if necessary... and it is not done weeks in advance.. 0 -
You could drop water weight the day of/night before but you'll be uncomfortable that morning, and as soon as you eat you'll start gaining back and just be ticked off again.
I say stick to a deficit, get a fake tan, suck in, and be sure to have nice posture on the day of. Enjoy.0 -
What weight do you think you can lose in two weeks anyway?? Fat? Muscle? Water?
Yeah, be miserable for the next two weeks, eating crap or wear yourself out excessively exercising. Perhaps by dehydrating your brain you won't realize no one is noticing anything but the bags under your eyes and thinking why does she look so bad on such a happy occasion?
Does your dress have vertical stripes? It's an optical illusion that makes you look thinner. Better illusion than delusion.0 -
allisonwalkernj wrote: »Thanks for the feedback! I guess the motivation to lose a little weight is more for my comfort in my dress. It is quite form fitting and I have a little tummy that I would love to try and flatten out. Sounds like if I cut carbs a bit maybe losing a little water weight might work.
With 2 weeks to go, what you need to do is get the right undergarments. Having said that, I've taken an inch off the waist temporarily by coating the area with a lotion containing caffeine, wrapping with plastic wrap, covering with an ace bandage and a tight cami, then going to bed. That sort of pulls water out of the area. Make sure you aren't allergic to the body lotion though.
So relax for now, eat to nourish your body, work out as usual, manage your stress. Buy shapewear!
Day of, wrap it up for a few hours as above, then shower and get into your shapewear. Slight temporary modification.
Also realize that NOBODY but you cares about a little tummy on you on your wedding day, for goodness sake. Literally nobody will notice, at all, they will just see you all pretty and bride-ey. I cannot remember ever noticing that on anybody.1 -
allisonwalkernj wrote: »I know this isn't particularly the healthiest way to go about things but I have a bit more weight I would like to loose before my wedding in a week and a half. Can anyone recommend a quick fix to drop 5 or more lbs in such a short amount of time? I am planning on lifting 4 times this week and adding in additional cardio when I have the chance. So hopefully make it to the gym 5 or 6 days this week. I am already a pretty healthy eater and really don't want to "starve" myself to drop the weight. Any help is appreciated! Thanks!
stop dieting for events and make changes that will last a life time...
you can't make any noticeable changes in two weeks, and in all honesty you should of started three months ago at a minimum.1
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