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    Wedding dress won't ZIP!!!!

    Posts: 1
    edited March 2 in Health and Weight Loss
    I tried on my dress last night.....The last time I put it on was in May. My wedding is 9/20.

    It wouldn't zip all the way up. It was snug in May; but I could wear it.

    Now I lack about 3 inches.

    I'm eating decently -- but need to add exercise to my daily routine and started last night out of sheer panic.

    But I'm worried that i'll gain MUSCLE and not loose anything. Besides; it's my boobs that have gotten too big...isn't that a HARD place to lose weight?????

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    • Posts: 2,419 Member
      You lose inches of fat way faster than you can build any muscle. If fact, it is nearly impossible to gain muscle mass while running a calorie deficit. Feel free to friend me and I'll encourage you.
    • Posts: 4,710 Member
      In for boob muscle
    • Posts: 5,481 Member
      In for boob muscle

      :laugh: :laugh:
    • Posts: 4,926 Member
      1200 calories and a seamstress. Good luck!
    • Posts: 3,886 Member
      If you're eating at a deficit, you won't gain muscle.

      Your body is going to lose fat wherever it chooses. There's nothing you can do to make it let go of boob fat. (If the dress is too small at the bust, that could also be back fat, btw).

      Do you have time to have the dress altered? Trying to lose 3" in a month is pretty risky, and you don't know whether or not you'll lose it from the correct places anyway.
    • Posts: 7,010 Member
      1 month......3 inches from closing.......good luck....
    • Posts: 35,719 Member
      I tried on my dress last night.....The last time I put it on was in May. My wedding is 9/20.

      It wouldn't zip all the way up. It was snug in May; but I could wear it.

      Now I lack about 3 inches.

      I'm eating decently -- but need to add exercise to my daily routine and started last night out of sheer panic.

      But I'm worried that i'll gain MUSCLE and not loose anything. Besides; it's my boobs that have gotten too big...isn't that a HARD place to lose weight?????

      You won't gain muscle....

      Eat less food....
    • Posts: 446 Member
      Well it looks like it took you 3 months to add 3 inches. If you only have 1 month to lose all that, I'd suggest calling a seamstress. Good luck!
    • Posts: 833 Member
      Three inches is a lot. Get it altered.

      I gain and lose a lot from my boobs when I gan/lose weight,

      Good luck!
    • Posts: 1,741 Member
      Don't stress yourself out trying to spot reduce the month before your wedding. That's a bad plan. Get yourself and your dress to a seamstress, explain your situation, and she or he will advise you best. They can make alterations that will allow for more very quick minor adjustments should you lose an inch between now and your wedding.
    • Posts: 12 Member
      1) Don't freak out.
      2) Start drinking a lot of water. If you aren't already doing so, make sure you are getting AT LEAST 8 glasses of water a day. This will flush your system of toxins and discourage water retention.
      3) Watch your sodium intake, especially a week or so before the wedding. Steer clear of processed, canned, pre-packaged meals, or anything overly salty. Too much salt can encourage water retention.
      4) Exercise daily. Even if it's just a 30 minute walk. I think at this point, aerobic exercise will help you more than any kind of resistance training.
      5) Get in touch with a seamstress NOW and find out his/her lead time to let out the dress if needed.
      6) This goes without saying, but watch your calories and also EAT your calories (lean meats, veggies, fruits, etc)--no sugary drinks, reduce alcohol (if necessary) and make sure you don't stay continually UNDER your calories. This can cause a whole array of problems.
      WORK HARD and you will get there! Good luck!!!
    • Posts: 753 Member
      Hooray for boobies!

      Can't you just take it to a Tailor for alterations?
    • Posts: 15,228 Member
      I call troll!
    • Posts: 525 Member
      If it were me, I would work my ars off and eat healthy! I'd try it on a month before your wedding and go from there. If you need to take it out a little, not the end of the world but I wouldn't do anything with the dress until closer to your wedding date. Dont stress, if that's the worse thing that happens with planning your wedding, your doing pretty good ;) You got this, Now get to the gym ;)
    • Posts: 159 Member
      As a recent bride myself (married in June), and also a person that experienced the same thing as you are now but with more time to spare. My dress wouldn't zip but this was in November 2013 and our wedding wasn't until June 2014. I would recommend you get it altered. Yes it is possible to lose some weight and inches in a month, but for the sake of time and being comfortable I would consult the seamstress you might even need less inches than you think (wedding dresses can fit very strangely). It can be very stressing I totally understand. I was in nervous breakdown mode 7 months out when mine wouldn't fit, I can only imagine what you are going through. Take a couple deep breaths and relax, then eat healthy and start exercising and you will be fine! Good Luck!
    • Posts: 525 Member
      If it were me, I would work my ars off and eat healthy! I'd try it on a month before your wedding and go from there. If you need to take it out a little, not the end of the world but I wouldn't do anything with the dress until closer to your wedding date. Dont stress, if that's the worse thing that happens with planning your wedding, your doing pretty good ;) You got this, Now get to the gym ;)

      Ahhh! NEver mind, I'm sorry I thought you said you were getting married in 3 months :) I'd get the dress altered, drink lots of water and still eat healthy. No biggie, enjoy your big day!!!
    • Posts: 5,961 Member
      Your body is going to lose fat wherever it chooses. There's nothing you can do to make it let go of boob fat. (If the dress is too small at the bust, that could also be back fat, btw).

      Luckily, the first place you put fat on is also likely the first place you lose it...
    • Posts: 1,036 Member
      Did you try it on with the undergarments that you plan on wearring on your big day? The type of bra/corset/shapewear can make quite a difference on how your gown will fit. And there's nothing wrong with getting your dress altered. You've got enough pre-wedding stress to deal with, so focus on eating well and getting water. Let the magic of a seamstress take care of the dress for you.
    • Posts: 459 Member
      Getting ready for a wedding is stressful enough without adding a crash diet to it. I would suggest you get the dress altered asap. At the very least call the seamstress to find out how quickly the dress can be altered. If you wait until the last minute you're going to be *kitten* out of luck. Why do that to yourself? Just accept where you are right now and deal with your weight gain after the wedding/honeymoon.
    • Posts: 1,296 Member
      I would be on a 30 day liquid frenzy! Good Luck!
    • Posts: 3,886 Member
      show previous quotes

      Luckily, the first place you put fat on is also likely the first place you lose it...
      Not necessarily true, and definitely not worth gambling on. If it doesn't turn out to be true in her case, she's not going to be able to wear her wedding dress.
    • Posts: 416 Member
      Take a deep breath,.. don't panic. Find a seamstress as a back up plan.

      Now,.. you can do this...I did.

      I was in exactly the predicament you are in right now except I had 1 and a half WEEKS.
      Since you have longer I suggest a healthy calorie deficit and 1 to 2 hr a day of cardio. (just until the wedding)

      The last week or so go LOW carb and LOW fat. I did 30grams of carbs, not sure about the fat.
      I ate salad and lean meat mostly (now don't do this the whole month cause you'll fall over with exhaustion)

      This weightloss is not sustainable. It will get you into that dress and that's it. Most likely you will gain it back after.
      After the wedding find a better way to sustain your weight. This site can be very helpful.
    • Posts: 15,228 Member
      When was the last time you had your period. Maybe you're knocked up.
    • Posts: 1,741 Member
      show previous quotes

      Luckily, the first place you put fat on is also likely the first place you lose it...

      Huh?
    • Posts: 2,973 Member
      Shouldve gotten a drrss that lacrs up the back instead of zipping.
    • Posts: 166 Member
      Spanx will help also.
    • Posts: 717 Member
      I would be on a 30 day liquid frenzy! Good Luck!

      Just incase you are not joking ignore all of this
    • Posts: 5,961 Member
      show previous quotes
      Not necessarily true, and definitely not worth gambling on. If it doesn't turn out to be true in her case, she's not going to be able to wear her wedding dress.

      Hence the word "likely"... But I agree. The last month before a wedding is the most stressful one. Maintaining her weight might be the best idea while getting the dress altered. As long as she can afford it and the seamstress can do it in time. They usually want 2 months where I live.
    • Posts: 317 Member
      i bought my wedding dress on-line and it was a bit snug when i tried it on. mind you i was on prednisone (steroids) for a lung problem which cause a 35 lb weight gain over a year. as it got closer to my wedding, i had gained more weight and there was no way i was going to be able to wear that dress. i went to a seamstress and she got rid of the zipper, put in eyelets and had a lace criss-crossing up the back. i still had a beautiful dress to wear. i believe the cost for the alteration was around $300
    • Posts: 98 Member
      I cried because my dress was too big... I had to work so hard to lose the weight and they order the wrong size I ended up spending a fortune to make it smaller..

      seamstresses are expensive! start looking into your options NOW
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