I dont want to be the fat bridesmaid!

I originally joined MFP a year ago to get myself ready for my cousin's wedding (Last June). I didn't want to look at the pics that I knew I would getting tagged in on fb by everybody and feel like crying. I lost the weight I wanted to by staying within my calories (using mfp), 30 Day Shred, and by reading all the success stories on here. I literally read them everyday. I actually posted my own success story after doing 30ds with my before and after pics, something I thought I would never be able to do. I was able to relax and enjoy myself at the wedding because I was not worried about how I looked.

You can do it. Motivation is key and you have that so use it

Good luck and remember not to compare yourself to the other bridesmaids, but to your own accomplishments.

I'm going to be a bridesmaid too this year, and don't want to be a fat bridesmaid. I've lost 4 stone over the last 4 years but have another 3.5 stone to lose. The best advice I can give you is not to deprive yourself of anything. I love chocolate and because I'm cutting out on my carbs, bread potatoes etc I think I'm ok to have a couple of squares of chocolate. It has worked for me! Try to vary your diet so that you don't get bored. If you want to broaden your support network, feel free to add me ????

Hello I am Jess, I also dont want to be a fat bridesmaid, also I am intending to lose the Christmas weight that I put on in the space of like........... a week how's everyone doing with their goals so far?

You have plenty of time babe! You can defo do this, with a lot of hard work. I didn't want to be the fat bridesmaid either but I was - 3 times! and each time I swore I was going to diet, and didn't And now I'd LOVE to be a bridesmaid because I'm pretty much at goal, and there's no weddings coming up! Wahhhh! lol

Anyone here, please feel free to add me! I'm in my best friend's wedding in May, and though I wouldn't be considered the "big" bridesmaid, I don't want to be the chunky one! I've been running, and recently started P90X with the bride, though Ab Ripper X put me out of exercising commission for two full days. I don't anticipate I'll be at goal by the time her wedding comes around, but my sister will be getting married sometime in 2014 and since those will be family pics I DEFINITELY don't want pictures of a chubby me floating around through the family history! Ultimately, though, I just want to be healthier and feel better about myself in the long run. I could really use some support though, as I don't get a lot from family/friends.

This is a group of my people! I am also trying not to be the fatty that ruins the wedding photos. My friends wedding is July 21. I ordered a size 20 dress. Wayyyyyy depressing.

you can do it! Remember that it is not always the size but how you feel! you can "feel" better by July and have alterations done on the dress:)

Erin, you are losing the weight for life not just for the wedding but the wedding is a good short term goal.

Stick to logging all your food religiously and do not kid yourself - weigh the portions.

Eat lots of fruits and veggies and cut out the bread, cakes, biscuits and processed food. This stuff gets into your blood sugar too soon and gives you a sugar spike.

Make sure you walk or run for an hour a day.

YOUR WEIGHT IS GUARANTEED TO FALL OFF.

You've gotta stay positive and take it one day at a time! If you start thinking negatively now you are only going to set yourself up for failure. Treat every day like it's your first day of your new lifestyle and eventually the process will become easier!

I'm with you! I'm the biggest person in the bridal party. But, I also want to lose weight to be healthy. I got till September. We should have a group!

I'm also gonna be a bridesmaid in November. It's the first time I've ever been one so I'm really excited but I've been warned there's gonna be loads of pictures so I don't want to look like I do now. Call it vanity, I don't care, I need to lose this weight!

I was supposed to lose all my weight for my sisters wedding last year. Instead I got bigger. The photos make me cry and people were laughing at me. Use me as your inspiration and stick to your plan. Good luck!

Aww! How awful!

Erin, you can do this. And thank goodness you are looking to lose the weight in a reasonable time frame. That is extremely smart, and yes there are plenty of people who lose weight quickly, but they gain it back and more. I have lost 17 lbs since Oct. 3rd (on another program), and my doctor says the slower the better chance of making life long changes.
I have a few suggestions, always be honest when logging your food. Even on bad days, log the whole cheesecake or gallon of ice cream. So, you automatically over time become aware of what you are eating. Only weight yourself once a week, anymore will drive you insane as your weight can change daily for all sorts of reasons. Finally, I bought a kitchen scale at Costco for less than $20. Helps me make sure my logging of food intake is accurate.

Erin, you will be a beautiful bridesmaid even if the wedding is tomorrow. Remember that. If you want to lose weight before the wedding, that is fine. But know you are beautiful at 150lb, 193lb, or even 250lbs. Lose it so you feel better about yourself, because doing it for you is the only good reason.

Hugs

I didn't go to a friends wedding because I couldn't face being the fat one in the pics or the horror of finding something to hide my stack of spare tires from boobs to hips.. and wasn't even going to be a bridesmaid! So I can't even imagine the pressure on you so best of luck xxx

I am starting this so next time I get invited to a wedding ill be excited to go out to buy an outfit instead of dreading where I can even go that sells clothes in my size that aren't just tents.

Make sure you post pics of the lovely slim new you in the bridesmaid dress on the day.

Probably not the BEST topic for me, but I completely sympathize with all of you because I'm the first one in here trying not to be the fat GROOM. The goal in my ticker is my wedding goal, and I have until October to get there. I hope it's doable!

its doable buddy! you can do it! stay strong and determined. Good Luck!

Thanks!