Wedding on 6/14...

KristenY18
KristenY18 Posts: 42
in Health and Weight Loss
So its crunch time! My wedding is on June 14 and I would love to drop at least 10 lbs by then. Can I do it?? Advice?? I am should not have procrastinated :( I am determined now though! Thats about 1 month/1 week away!

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  • BigT555
    BigT555 Posts: 2,067 Member
    10 lbs in 5 weeks is 2 lbs/week, pretty aggressive. if youre really overweight you could probably manage it but based on your ticker youre not, id aim for 5 lbs (which still may be a little aggressive for 5 weeks at your weight), and continue onwards after the wedding
  • KristenY18
    KristenY18 Posts: 42
    Not what I wanted to hear......but I agree with what you are saying :) I will aim high but not let myself get defeated if I don't achieve it!
  • BigT555
    BigT555 Posts: 2,067 Member
    Not what I wanted to hear......but I agree with what you are saying :) I will aim high but not let myself get defeated if I don't achieve it!
    great attitude :smile:
    patience and persistence are your 2 best friends. good luck on your wedding and shredding that fat!
  • csy108
    csy108 Posts: 58 Member
    You're also assuming that a ballpark weight like 10lbs off the scale is going to make you look fitter. Exercise, including weights, will probably help to shape your body the way you want it even if you don't see a rapid drop on the scale. If you weren't already using weights at all, I bet the toning of your muscles under your fat (especially if you're just a little overweight) could produce visible results in 5 weeks - much better results than just trying to starve off 10 lbs..
  • trishfit2014
    trishfit2014 Posts: 304 Member
    You're also assuming that a ballpark weight like 10lbs off the scale is going to make you look fitter. Exercise, including weights, will probably help to shape your body the way you want it even if you don't see a rapid drop on the scale. If you weren't already using weights at all, I bet the toning of your muscles under your fat (especially if you're just a little overweight) could produce visible results in 5 weeks - much better results than just trying to starve off 10 lbs..

    I agree that working out can do a lot. My gym has a bride boot camp right now and I am sure you could find one.
  • Squamation
    Squamation Posts: 522 Member
    You're also assuming that a ballpark weight like 10lbs off the scale is going to make you look fitter. Exercise, including weights, will probably help to shape your body the way you want it even if you don't see a rapid drop on the scale. If you weren't already using weights at all, I bet the toning of your muscles under your fat (especially if you're just a little overweight) could produce visible results in 5 weeks - much better results than just trying to starve off 10 lbs..

    ^^ This.

    My suggestion would be to start lifting weights for body comp and adding in cardio for extra fat loss.
  • KristenY18
    KristenY18 Posts: 42
    Weights it is! How often should I be doing weights? Every other day, couple times a week...
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    you have less than 5 weeks really... when you have yor final dress fitting you should maintain that weight or your dress wont fit right.
  • KristenY18
    KristenY18 Posts: 42
    I also just started working out again. I'm doing an hour of cardio. So I know from that, I may not see the numbers on the scale drop due to building muscle....
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    I also just started working out again. I'm doing an hour of cardio. So I know from that, I may not see the numbers on the scale drop due to building muscle....

    you dont build muscle doing cardio... any weight gain is water retention from stressing the muscles.
  • KristenY18
    KristenY18 Posts: 42
    Final fitting is tomorrow.....dress is corset style so it wont matter if I lose more...according to the seamstress. I would have to lose a drastic amount for it to need adjusting
  • kgeyser
    kgeyser Posts: 22,505 Member
    Final fitting is tomorrow.....dress is corset style so it wont matter if I lose more...according to the seamstress. I would have to lose a drastic amount for it to need adjusting

    It might matter depending on your body type and where you lose weight. I've lost almost 30 lbs now, and the most noticeable loss has been in my breasts - I've lost a few cup sizes, and that definitely would have impacted the fit of my wedding dress. Honestly, if your final fitting is tomorrow, I would just focus on maintaining like Tavistock recommended.
  • kymkan
    kymkan Posts: 444 Member
    update please??? I just stumbled onto this and I'm wondering how it's going and if you're ready.

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