HELPPP Wedding weight loss, 3-4 stone target loss

sarahprice90
sarahprice90 Posts: 4 Member
edited October 2016 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi all

Any hints or tips to stay motivated, loose weight and get fit?

Meal ideas would also be useful :) xxx

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  • cerise_noir
    cerise_noir Posts: 5,468 Member
    edited October 2016
    Congrats! Have you set up mfp yet? How long until your wedding?

    If yes, then eat these calories, add exercise then eat 1/3 of those days exercise calories back. Mfp is designed this way.

    There are no tips or tricks. Just eat what you like at that calorie goal. Don't eat under that goal all the time. No need to completely cut foods out unless you have an illness that requires you to do so. Don't choose a too aggressive weight loss (1lb per week is great for you) or you'll end up feeling awful for your big day.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    What do you weigh now, how tall are you, and when is the big day?
  • sarahprice90
    sarahprice90 Posts: 4 Member
    I'm 13 stone 2 (well I was on Monday when I started) I'm 5ft2 and I'm getting married 15th September 2018 although I'm going to look at dresses in July next year so I want to feel good doing that and be close to picturing myself at my final goal. It's not all about weight on the scales, that's just a rough goal really. I do 5k treadmill runs about 3 times a week, I like going to Zumba classes, I do kettlebell workouts in the gym. I just want to make sure I'm doing the right thing :) xx
  • Dead_Darling
    Dead_Darling Posts: 478 Member
    Congratulations!!

    I'm 13 stone and 5ft 2ins as well. My wedding is planned for 2019, but I have already found the dress. I also have around 4 stones to lose, but I hope to lose some of that before my holiday in April. I would be more than happy to support you on your journey :)
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    You can make great strides between now and July. At your starting stats, I think you could lose 30-35 lbs by July. Then between then and the next July when you may start dress alterations, you can lose another 20 lbs. I like to err on the conservative side just for the sake of being reasonable.

    I would strongly suggest getting started on strength training right now. Eating right and doing cardio will help you lose weight and get heart healthy. But strength training goes a looooong way toward improving your body shape even when at a higher weight. If you have never done it before you will be surprised at what a difference it makes.
  • sarahprice90
    sarahprice90 Posts: 4 Member
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    What do you weigh now, how tall are you, and when is the big day?

    Sorry, don't know how this works to reply, I've put the info in the discussion :)

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