5 weeks to go - can I do it?

julieannebyrom

Hi all

I'm a bridesmaid for my friend in 5 weeks time and I need to lose around 8 lbs for my dress to be comfortable. It is mostly around the waist/bust area that it is a little tight. Basicaly I'm looking for advice on how to get off the plateau I've been stuck on for the past few weeks.

I'm swinging between 141.5lbs - 144.5lbs and can't seem to get out of this. I'm willing to listen to any advie on diet/exercise or indeed - both!

Pidders89

have you tried the 30 day shred dvd? i did day 1 level 1 yesterday and i can feel the affects already.

Are you eating your recommended intake? what exercise do you do already?

xx

julieannebyrom

I've done 5 days of the 30 day shred so far. I am on 1200 calories and I don't usually eat back my exercise calories. I am good at having a high water intake and can usually manage 5 a day during the week. My fall down is weekends and TOM. I'm really struggling with this. I've lost 14lbs so far but can't seem to get any lower.

Hernandezedw

Just curious, have you tried the dress on lately?

skinnydaydreams

Eat half of your exercise calories back: I've heard from a lot of people that it helps a lot

julieannebyrom

I tried it on last week, I can fasten it at a push but it's a struggle

kepete

When it happens to me I do better when I change things up. Change your exercise routine, times you workout and think about adding an extra short walk a few times a week. If you tend to eat the same thing every day (i.e. Cereal & fruit for breakfast) try to eat other foods instead. Good luck!

kat2happy

How about intermittent fasting?
http://retireddieter.com/intermittent-fasting
http://www.theiflife.com/intermittent-fasting-101-how-to-start-part-i/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intermittent_fasting
Here are some articles. I do it once a week, helps keep my weight even and it allows my body to detox properly. I usually fast with water, and add either lemon or ACV and a little stevia (so as not to spike my blood sugar). And I take chlorophyll a couple times during the day.. keeps my energy pretty even.. I manage to do my workout and normal life.

julieannebyrom

Well it appears I have gone up a few lbs! Gutted, I'm doing 30ds, drinking loads of water and trying to stick to 1200 calories. Are there specific foods I should be eating/avoiding or should I be attempting to jog more? Starting to panic!

nikkit321

I took a peak at your food diary and I'd suggest backing off the bread/starch carbs. For me too much bread/starches = water weight, which might be why you're up a little.

julieannebyrom

Thanks for your input, I will try that, any advice on what I should replace them with? Should I swap pasta etc for salad? And should I be avoiding fruit that is high in carbs?