1 month until my WEDDING!

SpinCyn
SpinCyn Posts: 94 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
This year I sucessfully lost 40 pounds! I unfortunatly got stuck at my current weight for quite a while, but seriously I need to lose a good 5ish pounds to be at a good weight for the wedding (Im already too late for my ideal due to the plateau...but its okay!)

I am now working hard to tone my arms for the wedding and to slim down 5lbs, any suggestions? Food or Excercise!

I do a fun T25 every other day and do small weights in the morning and in the evening, eat a bunch of veggies for lunch + 2 eggs and usually fruit for breakfast or a protein shake. I work standing/walking so that also helps.

Thanks everyone!

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  • 0somuchbetter0
    0somuchbetter0 Posts: 1,335 Member
    Congratulations! I don't have any exercise or diet advice, other than to keep doing what you're doing. But based on my own experience, make sure you get plenty of sleep the night before the big day, and drink lots of water -- all day every day! Also I don't know if you're a drinker (of alcohol), but at my reception I made sure to alternate a glass of alcohol with a glass of club soda, just to make sure I didn't get stoopid and embarrass myself. heehee...
  • spara0038
    spara0038 Posts: 226 Member
    do small weights in the morning and in the evening

    Do big weights every other day, once a day. You'll boost your metabolism with the extra muscle mass, and you'll at least look slimmer, no matter what the scales say.

    And congrats on the progress so far and your upcoming wedding- I'm only 5 months behind you (wedding is 12/21)

    ETA: And no, you won't get bulky on weights-especially in a month. promise. :flowerforyou:
  • SpinCyn
    SpinCyn Posts: 94 Member
    hhahah OK!!!! Thanks for the tip!!! will do!!! Congrats to you too !!!!!!!!!!!
  • SpinCyn
    SpinCyn Posts: 94 Member
    Congratulations! I don't have any exercise or diet advice, other than to keep doing what you're doing. But based on my own experience, make sure you get plenty of sleep the night before the big day, and drink lots of water -- all day every day! Also I don't know if you're a drinker (of alcohol), but at my reception I made sure to alternate a glass of alcohol with a glass of club soda, just to make sure I didn't get stoopid and embarrass myself. heehee...

    yesssss! I will try adding more water to what I am already consuming!!! I am getting thef eeling Im not drinking enough! And I will be sure to be careful on the big day XD
  • siobhanclark93x
    siobhanclark93x Posts: 22 Member
    Congratulations!

    I would suggest going to Les Mills Body Pump - i've been twice and already my arms are toning up! I am hooked. I am trying to tone up for my big day too!

    Good luck :) x
  • thebigcb
    thebigcb Posts: 2,210 Member
    This year I sucessfully lost 40 pounds! I unfortunatly got stuck at my current weight for quite a while, but seriously I need to lose a good 5ish pounds to be at a good weight for the wedding (Im already too late for my ideal due to the plateau...but its okay!)

    I am now working hard to tone my arms for the wedding and to slim down 5lbs, any suggestions? Food or Excercise!

    I do a fun T25 every other day and do small weights in the morning and in the evening, eat a bunch of veggies for lunch + 2 eggs and usually fruit for breakfast or a protein shake. I work standing/walking so that also helps.

    Thanks everyone!

    Cut carbs, sweet etc

    Eat veg, water, protein

    Lift weights
  • CharleneM723
    CharleneM723 Posts: 80 Member
    Add heavier weights to your routine a few days/week.
    Remove any carbonated (even diet soda) and alcohol from your diet until the big day.
    Have you tried adding a bit of running to your exercise routine?
    Try hitting a pool for some free stroke laps- it'll definitely tone your arms (better than weights in my opinion).
    Congratulations on the big day!

    Charlene
  • SpinCyn
    SpinCyn Posts: 94 Member
    Add heavier weights to your routine a few days/week.
    Remove any carbonated (even diet soda) and alcohol from your diet until the big day.
    Have you tried adding a bit of running to your exercise routine?
    Try hitting a pool for some free stroke laps- it'll definitely tone your arms (better than weights in my opinion).
    Congratulations on the big day!

    Charlene

    Yes I do run ! And I have a pool in my building so I will be picking that up ASAP ! thank you :D
  • SpinCyn
    SpinCyn Posts: 94 Member
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    Cut carbs, sweet etc

    Eat veg, water, protein

    Lift weights
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    Yes, I cut bread/toast and never eat pasta....now I have to really crack the whip and refuse all fast food, even if im in a hurry or anything of the sort. And Im also trying very hard to completly eliminate coffee. Thank you!
  • thebigcb
    thebigcb Posts: 2,210 Member
    All carbs, bread, wraps, rice, potatoes

    Do some wight lifting

    Eat 5 small meals a day

    No dairy
  • bkthandler
    bkthandler Posts: 247 Member
    1. If you have access hit a speed bag (boxing) or even youtube old Tae Bo videos.

    2. If you swim mix it up with freestyle, back stroke and breast stroke.

    3. Dips off of a (very sturdy) coffee tale or weight bench in the gym (check out youtube for form).
  • Aaron_K123
    Aaron_K123 Posts: 7,122 Member
    I'd keep doing what you are doing for another 2 weeks and then for the 2 weeks before your wedding I'd suggest you try to relax. Stop any aspects of your diet or exercise that cause you stress and take a break for a bit, give yourself some you time. You've done well and you should take pride in that, I'm sure your SO is proud of you.

    Nothing will make you more radiant or glowing during your wedding more than being relaxed and as low stress as you can be. If you push and push and PUSH up to the last minute you MAY lose one more pound but will that be worth being tired and stressed? No, probably not.

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