Bridesmaid Bootcamp - Summer Weddings 2012 (OPEN GROUP)

nomoreexcuses121

I'm looking for all those bridesmaids or groomsmen that are interested in dropping pounds for that 2012 wedding that you'll be in.

I thought it would be fun to make a group for some extra motivation! Here is the format I was thinking of using:

Weigh in every Friday.

Current weight :
Current size:
Goal weight:
Goal size:
Wedding date:

Obviously some of us will have different end dates so I'm going to make the cut off August 31, 2012.

I will limit our group to 25 people so that it is easier to keep track of everyone.

Maybe at the end we could post pictures in our dresses (or tuxedos) of how great we look!

The first weigh in will be Friday, October 21st.
I'll create a spreadsheet on google so that we can update our weight on there instead of having to post it on here every week.

Message me if you have any questions. I am open to any suggestions on structure for this group!

I'll start us off:

Current weight :164
Current size: 12
Goal weight: 130
Goal size: 8
Wedding date: June 30, 2012

Karasene

CW:167
CS:12
GW:135
GZ:8
WD:4.21.12

This is so perfect TY for starting this thread. I started last september and lost 56 lbs my may but then gained 15 lbs back during the summer Now mt baby sister is getting married and I'm the Matron of Honor and Everyone is expecting to see a skinny kara LOL! I also want to finish what I started and reach my goal. I hope i have to take my dress in a lot for the wedding

A littler about myself: My name is Kara, I'm a 29 year old wife and mother of 2. I run a family daycare from my home. My children and husband now understand that mommy has to put her first sometimes and they now support me and that helps so much! Every single person in my family is un healthy so it is not easy at all

I'm looking forward to this thread and am very excited. This is just what i need right now

DaChozn

Does it have to be Summer Weddings? I'll be a Fall bridesmaid in 2012. If you don't want to make an exception I'm totally cool with that. Just let me know!

Current weight : 184
Current size: 14
Goal weight: 160 (then assess when I'm there)
Goal size: 10 or 12
Wedding date: October 2012, not sure about day (a yr from now thank goodness!)

I started in March this year at 232 lbs and am nearly at the 50 lb mark but have been on a bit of plateau for 6 or so weeks. This might be a bit of a motivational kick in the pants for me. I work full time and I'm in my first semester in grad school.

Karasene

I can't believe nobody else has joined

jazzminx

Yay, can I join? My little brother is getting married next year and I'm very excited for him. Technically I'm standing as a groomsman because one of my soon-to-be sister in law's best friends is a guy, so he's standing as a bridesmaid (I know, confusing right I still get to wear a cute dress though)

Current weight : 195
Current size: 16ish
Goal weight: right now I'm aiming for 150 (pre-pregnancy weight) but will love to ultimately be 130ish
Goal size: I have no idea, so long as the dress fits me well
Wedding date: June 16, 2012

I've always wanted to join a group, but they all seem to be closed. How exactly does this work?

anacsitham5

I'd love to join! My daughter is getting married 07/21/2012 and I although I don't have a lot of weight to lose my body is definately not toned - if you know what I mean. Is this still on?

nomoreexcuses121

Anyone can join! We can all motivate each other :-) Our first weigh in is this Friday, October 21st

I have another thread that I posted where there are a couple others. I'm hoping we can get to a group of about 25.

nomoreexcuses121

I can't believe nobody else has joined

Me too! Maybe we are planning too far in advance :-)

I am getting fitted for my dress the week of Thanksgiving so I need to start now! :happy:

Karasene

I can't believe nobody else has joined

Me too! Maybe we are planning too far in advance :-)

I am getting fitted for my dress the week of Thanksgiving so I need to start now! :happy:

I have already gotten my dress but i am hoping to have it taken in alot. I had to buy a bigger size so my boobs would fit

MayaRLehman

I'm in! I am getting married September 15, 2012 so the August cut-off is perfect. My last dress fitting will be a little before that. Not sure how well I will do but I'd love to try to at least tone up and drop a few by then!

Current weight : 164
Current size: 8
Goal weight: 140
Goal size: 6
Wedding date: September 15, 2012


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I'm actually going to BE the bride, but I definitely need the motivation if that's ok with all of you?? I posted on the other site, I will make sure to stay on this Message Board from now on.

DaChozn

My first weigh in will be less than stellar because of a friend's 30th bday tonight lol! But I'll be jumping back on my wagon starting the next day!

nomoreexcuses121

I'm in! I am getting married September 15, 2012 so the August cut-off is perfect. My last dress fitting will be a little before that. Not sure how well I will do but I'd love to try to at least tone up and drop a few by then!

Current weight : 164
Current size: 8
Goal weight: 140
Goal size: 6
Wedding date: September 15, 2012


Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss Tools

I'm actually going to BE the bride, but I definitely need the motivation if that's ok with all of you?? I posted on the other site, I will make sure to stay on this Message Board from now on.

As long as you still want to be in the group I'm more than happy to have you!

nomoreexcuses121

I made a spreadsheet on google for us to keep track of our weight loss. If everyone wants to post on here I can transfer it to the spreadsheet, or you can click the link and update your weight yourself.

Here's the link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqKof9L4vJ7LdEJ3NGJnNEh5eThDLWotX0NjY0REblE&hl=en_US#gid=0

Also, I was thinking that each week we could take turns coming up with goal for the group.
We can go in alphabetical order, so that would start with anacsitham5.

Hope everyone had a good first weigh in!

jazzminx

When I stepped on the scale this morning it read 193.8 woo hoo

lizlashley09

I am in I have my best friend getting married back in my home town and I dont want to be fat around everyone since the last time they all saw me I was skinny. My goals is to be 125 by then which is in July and is also the day of my birthday!

CW 168.5
current size: 13
GW 125
goal size: 7
Wedding date: July 28, 2012

MayaRLehman

Umm I need tips for someone that sits at a desk for over 9 hours a day. It drives me nuts that I am not active for my entire day, not to mention I then have an hour and forty minute commute each way. Who else has a desk job and how do you not eat all day because come 3 pm all I want to do is snack!!

lizlashley09

drink what and eat at a schedule: eat breakfast at the same time a light 100 calorie or less snack a couple hours later then lunch then a light snack inbewteen lunch and supper. the part about not being active do a quick ten min walk on a lunch break or quick in the morning to get some exerice in

Boo_08

Well I'm a little late to the party but hoping I can still join. I'm the one getting married though (June 30, 2012), hope thats ok!

nomoreexcuses121

no prob! Feel free to add your info to the spreadsheet.

We weigh in every Friday.

anacsitham5

Thanks for the spreadsheet, it makes it so much easier!

jazzminx

So I'm crossing my fingers for a decent weigh-in tomorrow. TOM hit and I just feel like crap....

DaChozn

So I'm crossing my fingers for a decent weigh-in tomorrow. TOM hit and I just feel like crap....

You did awesome this week Jazz!

jazzminx

Thank you! I was so surprised when I looked at the scale this morning. I did a goofy little dance

nomoreexcuses121

looks like a great week for weight loss! I see 3 of us have weighed in and lost 6.8 pounds all together!!! Woohoo!:happy:

Dachozn, do you want to pick a goal for the group this week? It can be anything you want it to be, nutrition, fitness, etc.

killerqueen17

Oh cool! Can I join? I'm maid of honor in my BFF's wedding on 6/24/12

Current weight : 137.4
Current size: 6/8
Goal weight: 115
Goal size: 2
Wedding date: 6/24/12

(I feel kind of silly having a goal for someone elses' wedding, because on one hand it's my BFF's day and it is NOT about me! But at the same time, I am trying to lose weight just in general, and that's the weight I hope to be at that time... but it's just coincidentally, not because of the wedding itself! lol!)

nomoreexcuses121

Oh cool! Can I join? I'm maid of honor in my BFF's wedding on 6/24/12

Current weight : 137.4
Current size: 6/8
Goal weight: 115
Goal size: 2
Wedding date: 6/24/12

(I feel kind of silly having a goal for someone elses' wedding, because on one hand it's my BFF's day and it is NOT about me! But at the same time, I am trying to lose weight just in general, and that's the weight I hope to be at that time... but it's just coincidentally, not because of the wedding itself! lol!)

sure! feel free to add your info to the spreadsheet.

I agree with the whole goal for someone elses' wedding. I actually planned on trying to lose all my weight by July 1st and my cousin happens to be getting married on June 30th. It gives me a little bit more of a push to try and hit my goal with being in the wedding (over 200 people will be there!), not to mention the very revealing dresses that she picked! they look great on the model, but I'm scared to death about trying it on next month!!!

DaChozn

Ok bridesmaids, the goal for this week, is to get at least 150 hours total of exercise. That's a minimal of 30 minutes a day for 5 days. I think that's doable!

jazzminx

Great goal! I had a very bad 2 days and feel totally guilty. Just the thing I need to get myself to exercise

killerqueen17

UGH well I just sprained my ankle.... and I was all set to start up with my 30DS dvd again!! *sigh* I will try to do some arm work I guess, lifting and the like... but anything involving walking or more is out :grumble:

DaChozn

UGH well I just sprained my ankle.... and I was all set to start up with my 30DS dvd again!! *sigh* I will try to do some arm work I guess, lifting and the like... but anything involving walking or more is out :grumble:

I'm sorry to hear that Killer. Injuries are no picnic. Get better soon girly and don't overdo it. A lot of floor work for abs and leg lifts such as a basic Pilates workout without flexing your feet might be good to add to your routine as well.

killerqueen17

UGH well I just sprained my ankle.... and I was all set to start up with my 30DS dvd again!! *sigh* I will try to do some arm work I guess, lifting and the like... but anything involving walking or more is out :grumble:

I'm sorry to hear that Killer. Injuries are no picnic. Get better soon girly and don't overdo it. A lot of floor work for abs and leg lifts such as a basic Pilates workout without flexing your feet might be good to add to your routine as well.

Ooh yes, good ideas!! Thanks! :happy: