Overweight Bride :)

sjr4291
sjr4291 Posts: 47 Member
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Hi Guys!

My name is Sarah and I am officially starting my weight loss for my wedding in July! Ive even ordered a wedding dress 1 size too small so that it will motivate me.

I am 5'3". I weigh 178.5 pounds. I would love to weight about 140lbs! Thats the ultimate goal! Although I have set myself some smaller goals aswell!

I think this program/app is absolutely amazing, and better than anything I could pay to use, such as WW and SW!
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  • deege84
    deege84 Posts: 4
    Hello,

    I wish you good luck. It can be done! I am also looking to lose about 30lbs by May!!
  • sjr4291
    sjr4291 Posts: 47 Member
    Thankyou! Are you getting married also?
  • lili0lash
    lili0lash Posts: 1
    Good luck!
  • KimL122
    KimL122 Posts: 273 Member
    Definitely good luck and keep pushing
  • meglynne1987
    meglynne1987 Posts: 382 Member
    We are in the same boat! I am getting married in December and I would like to lose a pretty good amount as well. Good Luck and Congrats!
  • mituk
    mituk Posts: 3 Member
    Ooh, I'm a 5' 3" summer-bride-to-be too (my wedding is end of August!) Best of luck! :D
  • Mischievous_Rascal
    Mischievous_Rascal Posts: 1,791 Member
    I used this site to stay focused in order to get ready for my wedding last September and maintain since then...it works as hard as you do! Good luck and have fun!
  • deepuckett1
    deepuckett1 Posts: 48 Member
    Sarah, congratulations! I love this site, it helps keep me on track. I've lot 43 lbs using it since Jan 2012. As you can see, I am not breaking any speed records but I am making this a life change. I encourage you to do that as well. You will be a beautiful bride!
  • moseler
    moseler Posts: 224 Member
    Well... you've come to the right place. Stick to it and you will certainly lose the 30 lbs. you are hoping for. Good luck to you and congratulations on your engagement!
  • cargilb
    cargilb Posts: 116
    Hi Sarah,

    I lost about 45 pounds in 6 months by dieting and exercising. I kept my calorie intake initially at about 2000 calories a day until i lost the first 30-40 pounds and then tweeked my calorie intake to under 2000, about 1800 a day, when i got under 200 lbs. I am 5'11".
    In addition to the dieting I exercised like a mad man. I have been an avid bicyclist for about 20 years. I stopped riding about 4 or 5 years ago and put on weight. I rode 30 to 60 miles every saturday and rode some smaller rides of about 10 to 30 miles 1 or 2 more times on the week days. It took me 2 years to build the strength and stamina to ride like that.

    good luck with the wedding and the marriage.
  • kimchiandblue
    kimchiandblue Posts: 11
    Congratulations! We are almost identical. When I started my weight loss, I was about 186. and I stand at 5'3". I lost the first 7 pounds doing a strict diet and finally got back down to the 70's range. I tried everything - diet and exercise combo, no carbs, protein drinks, you name it. Then I was introduced to a system that helped me lose and additional 30 pounds and has gotten me to 146 this very morning! I wish you the best of luck. If you need any advice, message me!
  • tlsmith718
    tlsmith718 Posts: 12
    Congrats on your engagement! You can do anything you set your mind to! Think every day "I will do this!" But also remember that the man asked you to marry him because he loves YOU for YOU! No matter what you look like now, he loves you for who you are right now! Be kind to yourself! BTW, my goal is to lose 35 pounds by May!
  • Trich25
    Trich25 Posts: 20 Member
    I totally agree with you. Congrats on your engagement and wedding and good luck on your journey. Just keep your eyes on the prize. I'm sure you'll meet your goal, July is plenty of time. If you're not taking a weight loss supplement already or sensitive to caffeine, or have any illnesses, you should try Pro Clinical Hydroxycat Max for Women, it has really been working for me. I was losing without even changing my diet at first, and it gives you so much energy.
  • sjr4291
    sjr4291 Posts: 47 Member
    Thankyou all so much for your kind comments! Its great to have you all to chat to! :)
  • sweetpickle84
    sweetpickle84 Posts: 46 Member
    Good luck! You can do it & congrats on your wedding!:)
  • emboch
    emboch Posts: 60
    Congrats on your wedding :)

    I am getting married in 2014 and looking to lead a healthy lifestyle.

    feel free to add me
  • Bobby__Clerici
    Bobby__Clerici Posts: 741 Member
    Your goals are reasonable - GOOD LUCK :flowerforyou:
    It won't be easy, and make sure you have a good follow-up plan post honeymoon to stay on track with your health and fitness goals.
    And congratulations!
  • petersonabt
    petersonabt Posts: 518 Member
    Congrats on the wedding and good luck to you in yor weight loss :) you can do it just have faith in you!
  • Pookylou
    Pookylou Posts: 988 Member
    I am 5'3" too and started off about 172, now down to 128, you can defo do this! Good luck on your weight loss and wedding :drinker:
  • pamhenderson7
    pamhenderson7 Posts: 4 Member
    I just joined myself and absolutely LOVE it!!! I had thought about ww's too and I have done it before and been successful but tired of keepin up with points this is much easier and fun at the same time!!!! I love that I have this app on my phone too!!! Your post inspires me because you have a special goal to achieve!!! Good Luck and Congratualtions!!:):smile:
  • vichm
    vichm Posts: 174 Member
    you can most denfinately do it, I originally joined mfp needing to loose around 38 lbs after a tein pregnancy, never had to loose this much in the past and never achieved my smaller goals but with the support on here I am now sitting here 36lbs lightwer having achieved my goal. Utilise the site/ support network and get good motivational friends along the way- you can do it. I have a mini goal of toning for July as its our first family holiday and I want to wear a bikini with pride.

    'Good luck, :-)
  • Molly_Maguire
    Molly_Maguire Posts: 1,103 Member
    Congratulations on your engagement, and way to go on your goals!Good luck, I wish you all the best!
  • Ke1ra78
    Ke1ra78 Posts: 146 Member
    Welcome to mfp! I'm gonna send you a friend request as I found having support has helped me so much. I started on here last January at 166lb and am now at 139! I'm 5'2" so we have similar stats. Good luck and you will be a beautiful bride. :-)
  • saddisv
    saddisv Posts: 1
    You can do it! Just keep your goal in sight. I am 4'3 and I weigh 140lbs. Yes, I did say that I am only 4 feet, 3 inches tall, so 140 lbs. isn't exactly ideal for my height. But, I know that I can lose the weight. I just have to stay motivated.
  • sjr4291
    sjr4291 Posts: 47 Member
    I can already tell the support on this website is amazing...luckily I have the app on my phone aswell...which keeps me going too! I dont think I could do it without the app, as having to log onto the pc all the time would be a bit of a pain! :)
  • hannah1803
    hannah1803 Posts: 22 Member
    Hi Sarah

    I'm in a similar situation as I'm planning my wedding too though mine isn't until next year (luckily!!). I have about 85lb to lose so need all the motivation I can get, so I hope we can help each other along!! Feel free to add me and keep up the good work! :)
  • klenroberts
    klenroberts Posts: 9 Member
    We have the same goals. I got married September 2011 though. I would have loved to have been 140 lbs. I weighed 175 lbs and 140 lbs is my current goal. I've lost 20 lbs in 4 months. Good luck on your goals and feel free to add me. :)
  • cargilb
    cargilb Posts: 116
    Thank you all so much for your kind comments! Its great to have you all to chat to! :)

    you are very welcome.
    go do it :)
  • readyAIMfire
    readyAIMfire Posts: 12 Member
    Hello all! My wedding is May 2013. I have about 15 more lbs. I'd like to lose. Please feel free to add me if you'd like to help encourage one another in this journey!
    Aimee
  • terrie_k
    terrie_k Posts: 406 Member
    I wish you all the best. I am getting married summer 2014 and would like to drop 15 before trying on dresses this summer.
    I was doing good last year but gained all ad then some back in two months after breaking my leg and being lazy. Pants I bought last summer don't fit anymore :( a reminder to do better I guess!

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