Brides on a Mission: Week 1
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WOW AMAZING!!!! You are going to look beautiful! How did you post your pix in the body of the post? I tried but I have not been sucessful....... I love the idea of sharing our dresses what a great a motivator!!!0
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Love the idea of posting our dresses, Kristen! OK - so mine won't come in until April when I will have my first fitting - which i am nervous about because it is so detailed and I plan (fingers crossed- with weights in my hands:laugh: ) to be 2 dress sizes smaller than i currently am. But I am going to trust that they know what they are doing and try not to freak out and worry about losing the weight i want to so that i can look the way i envision myself in my dress. Unfortunately, the Ysa Makino website won't let you copy and paste the photos of the dresses.
Well, for anyone who is interested, it's Ysa Makino Style 2666_07 on page 3 of the Collections section of the website. Hopefully, I will have good looking shots of me in it in April when I am closer to my goal that I can share. Looking forward to seeing everyone else's though. And Kristen, yours is beautiful!:flowerforyou: 0 -
Love the idea of posting our dresses, Kristen! OK - so mine won't come in until April when I will have my first fitting - which i am nervous about because it is so detailed and I plan (fingers crossed- with weights in my hands:laugh: ) to be 2 dress sizes smaller than i currently am. But I am going to trust that they know what they are doing and try not to freak out and worry about losing the weight i want to so that i can look the way i envision myself in my dress. Unfortunately, the Ysa Makino website won't let you copy and paste the photos of the dresses. Well, for anyone who is interested, it's Ysa Makino Style 2666_07 on page 3 of the Collections section of the website. Hopefully, I will have good looking shots of me in it in April when I am closer to my goal that I can share. Looking forward to seeing everyone else's though. And Kristen, yours is beautiful!:flowerforyou:
I took a screenshot to post... this is gorgeous!!! I can't wait to see pictures of you in it!
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1. Name: (xcrewgal)
2. Age: 28
3. City: Seattle
4. Occupation: Self-employed
5. Wedding date: June 4
6. Fiancés name: (fiance)
7. How long you and your fiancé have been together: 2 years next week!
8. Heaviest weight: 139
9. Goal weight and date: 125 (120 if I really kick butt), by April 1st (my first dress fitting!)
10. Favorite type of exercise: Jillian Michaels' circuit DVDs, running, yoga
11. Favorite healthy food: almond butter, broccoli!
Brides on a Mission: week 1
1. Weight loss/inches lost this week: 1.5 pounds
2. High of the week: Seeing the scale move, finally!
3. Low of the week: A few afternoons took ALL my willpower. So hungry and really didn't want to exercise.
4. Any big wedding news/updates: We found out my fiances' parents are giving us a honeymoon!!! So generous. We might do Hawaii!
5. Type of wedding (i.e. destination, traditional, outdoor): Traditional (chapel and country club)
6. How did he pop the big question: On the boat at sunset in summer. My "happy" place already! Made happier by that wonderful new memory
7. Share a food tip: When you want to eat the fridge, reach for protein and a big glass of water. It'll fill you up fast and you'll eat fewer calories
8. Share an exercise tip: Aim low. Really! For those days I really don't want to work out, I tell myself to just "start" the fitness DVD or run 1 mile (instead of my usual 3). Just.do.something!! It usually turns into a better workout once you get started.
9. What do you want out of this group: Support, and to keep me on track!0 -
WOW AMAZING!!!! You are going to look beautiful! How did you post your pix in the body of the post? I tried but I have not been sucessful....... I love the idea of sharing our dresses what a great a motivator!!!
Thanks! I'm actually a two dress bride (blushes)... I bought one from David's Bridal that was very simple and it was on my first trip out and then I found it out it was the same dress my cousin's wife wore at her wedding a year earlier! So it no longer felt like MY dress and my mom and I went out just the two of us to a cute boutique and found this one!
How to post images... upload them to Photobucket.com (its free to create an account) and then once there in there, go to the album and select the picture. Under "share" or something like that you'll find a link that starts and ends with IMG. Paste that into your forum post but change the IMG to lowercase "img" and voila!0 -
OMG! That's it! Love, love, love this dress. It made me so happy to see it here! Thanks, Kristen. :bigsmile: So off to the gym to get rid of my granmother's arms (love you Nani!Love the idea of posting our dresses, Kristen! OK - so mine won't come in until April when I will have my first fitting - which i am nervous about because it is so detailed and I plan (fingers crossed- with weights in my hands:laugh: ) to be 2 dress sizes smaller than i currently am. But I am going to trust that they know what they are doing and try not to freak out and worry about losing the weight i want to so that i can look the way i envision myself in my dress. Unfortunately, the Ysa Makino website won't let you copy and paste the photos of the dresses. Well, for anyone who is interested, it's Ysa Makino Style 2666_07 on page 3 of the Collections section of the website. Hopefully, I will have good looking shots of me in it in April when I am closer to my goal that I can share. Looking forward to seeing everyone else's though. And Kristen, yours is beautiful!:flowerforyou:
I took a screenshot to post... this is gorgeous!!! I can't wait to see pictures of you in it!
) Stay on track this weekend ladies and keep up with the wedding stuff - it's keeping me motivated!:bigsmile: 0 -
This dress is hand-crafted out of eco-friendly charmeuse. Hemp and silk combine in this fabric to give a lovely sheen and wonderful drape. Hemp grown without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers blended with wild peace silk (cocoons are harvested only after the moths have emerged). 60% hemp, 40% silk. Fully lined in 100% silk.
I'm a little aprehensive because it's coming from the states (I live in Canada) and it might cost me an arm and a leg to get it altered...but I love the whole concept of this wedding dress...except I'm going to add a thick halter style top to it so my boobs don't fall out:blushing:0 -
Who makes the dress? I love the style0
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lol which dress are you taking about? mine is from Threadbare Creations...she's got a website...with tons of different dresses...and FYI Mine is $500 US...I'm not cheap lol I'm thrify! I can't justify spending thousands of dollars on a dress when my wedding is eco friendly and very low key...my fiance and his groomsmen are wearing 3/4 length pants and white cotton shirts0
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Wow that is awsome! Just amazing0
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Who makes the dress? I love the style
Mine is Cosmobella. It was a $1000 but worth every penny!0 -
I love both peoples dresses! I haven't done too much dress looking yet. I know I want either a V neck (Kristen I love yours!!! That is also what I am looking for!) or a sweathart neck. I am a little top heavy and do not want to be to "in your face" with the girls. My fiance really likes the sweathart but that probably because the girls are looking right at him...lol.
I can't take a screen shot (I am not that good on computers lol) so here is the website with a dress that I really like so far. http://www.alfredangelo.com/Collections/ProductDisplay.aspx?style=21190 -
1. Name: (xcrewgal)
2. Age: 28
3. City: Seattle
4. Occupation: Self-employed
5. Wedding date: June 4
6. Fiancés name: (fiance)
7. How long you and your fiancé have been together: 2 years next week!
8. Heaviest weight: 139
9. Goal weight and date: 125 (120 if I really kick butt), by April 1st (my first dress fitting!)
10. Favorite type of exercise: Jillian Michaels' circuit DVDs, running, yoga
11. Favorite healthy food: almond butter, broccoli!
Brides on a Mission: week 1
1. Weight loss/inches lost this week: 1.5 pounds
2. High of the week: Seeing the scale move, finally!
3. Low of the week: A few afternoons took ALL my willpower. So hungry and really didn't want to exercise.
4. Any big wedding news/updates: We found out my fiances' parents are giving us a honeymoon!!! So generous. We might do Hawaii!
5. Type of wedding (i.e. destination, traditional, outdoor): Traditional (chapel and country club)
6. How did he pop the big question: On the boat at sunset in summer. My "happy" place already! Made happier by that wonderful new memory
7. Share a food tip: When you want to eat the fridge, reach for protein and a big glass of water. It'll fill you up fast and you'll eat fewer calories
8. Share an exercise tip: Aim low. Really! For those days I really don't want to work out, I tell myself to just "start" the fitness DVD or run 1 mile (instead of my usual 3). Just.do.something!! It usually turns into a better workout once you get started.
9. What do you want out of this group: Support, and to keep me on track!
Awesome news about the honeymoon! That is so nice of them!0 -
I posted mine in my picture section0
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Just a quickie - do we post our first weeks weight loss in this thread or add it at the start of week 2?0
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Just a quickie - do we post our first weeks weight loss in this thread or add it at the start of week 2?
Add it to the start of week 2 thread: Brides on a mission: week 20 -
Is there a Brides on a Mission: Week 2 thread yet? I couldn't find it when I did a search. If so, please post the link to it for us, that way we know to shift our conversation over there.....
Everyone's wedding dresses look lovely. Did you find the dress shopping process tedious or did you just know when it was "the one?"*curious* I LOVE the SAY YES TO THE DRESS, show too. Netflix has the first four/five seasons, so I can pull them up and watch them whenever I want (usually when my fiance isn't around, they make him bored!*LOL*).
I have just over five months to go and I just can't wait.:-) Here is a picture of me in my dress when I tried it on at the end of November. I'm hoping to have it taken in, when all is said and done.:-D I bought the dress and veil off of ebay for $250. The necklace and earings are made from one of my great-grandma's pearl necklaces, I just reworked them to include more modern pendants. When I saw it, originally, on David's Bridal's website, nothing else I saw seemed to compare. I didn 't need to try it on to know that it was the dress for me. I just KNEW!
I'm working on finding makeup, hair, and nails for my girls this week. It's tough because I live in rural, Central Pennsylvania. Most places that offer all three are in major cities, which is more than an hour away! Keep your fingers crossed for me that something works out soon.
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Is there a Brides on a Mission: Week 2 thread yet? I couldn't find it when I did a search. If so, please post the link to it for us, that way we know to shift our conversation over there.....
Everyone's wedding dresses look lovely. Did you find the dress shopping process tedious or did you just know when it was "the one?"*curious* I LOVE the SAY YES TO THE DRESS, show too. Netflix has the first four/five seasons, so I can pull them up and watch them whenever I want (usually when my fiance isn't around, they make him bored!*LOL*).
I have just over five months to go and I just can't wait.:-) Here is a picture of me in my dress when I tried it on at the end of November. I'm hoping to have it taken in, when all is said and done.:-D I bought the dress and veil off of ebay for $250. The necklace and earings are made from one of my great-grandma's pearl necklaces, I just reworked them to include more modern pendants. When I saw it, originally, on David's Bridal's website, nothing else I saw seemed to compare. I didn 't need to try it on to know that it was the dress for me. I just KNEW!
I'm working on finding makeup, hair, and nails for my girls this week. It's tough because I live in rural, Central Pennsylvania. Most places that offer all three are in major cities, which is more than an hour away! Keep your fingers crossed for me that something works out soon.
Shannon
your dress is really pretty!! I haven't even started looking at dresses yet, I am hoping to do that this summer, when i have lost at least some of the weight that I want to lose before the wedding, but I am also not getting married until the end of june 2012. I wanted to let you know that for my sisters wedding we did nails and stuff before the rehersal dinner, and then the day of the wedding we found a place that did makeup and hair. I find that with nails since it takes so long its better to do it earlier... best of luck
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I posted mine in my picture section
gorgeous! i love the train!!0 -
I love both peoples dresses! I haven't done too much dress looking yet. I know I want either a V neck (Kristen I love yours!!! That is also what I am looking for!) or a sweathart neck. I am a little top heavy and do not want to be to "in your face" with the girls. My fiance really likes the sweathart but that probably because the girls are looking right at him...lol.
I can't take a screen shot (I am not that good on computers lol) so here is the website with a dress that I really like so far. http://www.alfredangelo.com/Collections/ProductDisplay.aspx?style=2119
oh i love the alfred angelo one! That's a gorgeous sweetheart and it has pockets!!!0 -
I just saw this thread, so I hope it is ok that I'm joining a little late.
Getting to know each other
1. Name: Katie
2. Age: 29
3. City: Kendallville, IN
4. Occupation: Registered Nurse
5. Wedding date: undetermined
6. Fiancés name: Harry
7. How long you and your fiancé have been together: Almost 4 years
8. Heaviest weight: 265 (when I delivered my daughter)
9. Goal weight and date: 155 by fall of 2011
10. Favorite type of exercise: Elliptical
11. Favorite healthy food: Tilapia
Brides on a Mission: week 1
1. Weight loss/inches lost this week: 3 pounds
2. High of the week: losing three pounds!
3. Low of the week: having a cold
4. Any big wedding news/updates: not really
5. Type of wedding (i.e. destination, traditional, outdoor): destination I think
6. How did he pop the big question: we were looking at rings and he just bought it right then
7. Share a food tip: If you don't buy it, you won't eat it!
8. Share an exercise tip: I try to exercise in the morning that way I get it over with.
9. What do you want out of this group: motivation and support
10. Quick week wrap-up: Overall, I had a pretty good week. I just need to stay on track!0 -
I posted mine in my picture section
wow you're going to look stunning!!
On a side note, when I marked our 1.5 year mark to my fiance, he told me that he's coming to 1 bridal fantasy show with me...after arguing for months that he's not stepping foot into one of those...yay success!0 -
I am just about to post week 2! Look for a new thread: Brides on a Mission week 20
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For those of you who are just joining, follow the link to the latest thread on this topic:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/149890-brides-on-a-mission-week-2
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hello girls! Im getting married on 11-11-11 and hoping to lose at least 30 more lbs by then! ahhh0
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1. Name: jillian
2. Age: 25
3. City: peabody ma
4. Occupation: deposit operations at a bank
5. Wedding date: 11-11-11
6. Fiancés name: anthony
7. How long you and your fiancé have been together: known eachother awhile been together 3 years
8. Heaviest weight: 196
9. Goal weight and date: 150 by any time i get there
10. Favorite type of exercise: tae bo
11. Favorite healthy food: hmmmmmm
Brides on a Mission: week 1
1. Weight loss/inches lost this week: 1 pound
2. High of the week: snow day!
3. Low of the week: hmm
4. Any big wedding news/updates: getting save the dates this week!
5. Type of wedding (i.e. destination, traditional, outdoor): traditional
6. How did he pop the big question: out at our favorite summer spot
7. Share a food tip: If you don't buy it, you won't eat it! (keeping this!)
8. Share an exercise tip: try doing something fun or with others that why its not so terrible
9. What do you want out of this group: motivation and support
10. Quick week wrap-up: didnt reallly exercise enough and could have eaten better on monday0 -
1. Name: Liz
2. Age: 30
3. City: Bethlehem, PA
4. Occupation: teacher
5. Wedding date: 7/10/11
6. Fiancés name: Rob
7. How long you and your fiancé have been together: 1 year, 10 months
8. Heaviest weight: 190
9. Goal weight and date: 160 by 7/10/11
10. Favorite type of exercise: treadmill, walking, volleyball, tennis, yoga
11. Favorite healthy food: veggie stir fries, fruit, sushi
Brides on a Mission: week 1
1. Weight loss/inches lost this week: just started...Bad news is that I had the flu last week; good news is that i shed a few holiday lbs from that :-/
2. High of the week: work is going well
3. Low of the week: high fiber diet = bloated & gassy
4. Any big wedding news/updates: met the florist today and picked out lovely flowers
5. Type of wedding (i.e. destination, traditional, outdoor): outdoor/traditional
6. How did he pop the big question: on the beach last May
7. Share a food tip: Dark chocolate is healthier than milk chocolate and satisfies cravings!
8. Share an exercise tip: I use the "10-minute rule": When you're not feeling into it, make yourself work out for 10 minutes. Chances are, after those 10 minutes are up you'll continue for longer.
9. What do you want out of this group: motivation and support
10. Quick week wrap-up: Had a good week, great workouts at the gym, pants are fitting.
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1. Name: Vicki
2. Age: 28
3. City: Peterborough (UK)
4. Occupation: Bank cashier
5. Wedding date: 9/8/12
6. Fiancés name: Gary
7. How long you and your fiancé have been together: 5 and a half years
8. Heaviest weight: 340 ish
9. Goal weight and date: no idea more looking at dress size than what i weigh
10. Favorite type of exercise: swimming
11. Favorite healthy food: Tuna salad
Brides on a Mission: week 1
1. Weight loss/inches lost this week: not tracked yet
2. High of the week: not tracked yet
3. Low of the week: not tracked yet
4. Any big wedding news/updates: venue booked
5. Type of wedding (i.e. destination, traditional, outdoor): Country house small intimate wedding
6. How did he pop the big question: xmas eve on an air bed in his mums lounge with a xmas card to my fiancee with the line inside "i guess you know what this means" then he pulled out the ring awwwww
7. Share a food tip: little and often
8. Share an exercise tip: dont over do it
9. What do you want out of this group: the same as the rest of you motivation and support ( and a little giggle to boot)
10. Quick week wrap-up: just getting back on the diet after a 6 month break0 -
I would love to be part of this thread - Oct bride here!
1. Name: Shannon
2. Age: 31
3. City: Lebanon, NH
4. Occupation: Administrative Assistant (hospital)
5. Wedding date: 10/15/11
6. Fiancés name: Ryan
7. How long you and your fiancé have been together: 5 years on March 9th!
8. Heaviest weight: 193
9. Goal weight and date: 125 by 8/15/11
10. Favorite type of exercise: dancing
11. Favorite healthy food: Salads
Brides on a Mission: week 1
1. Weight loss/inches lost this week: .2 so far
2. High of the week: I haven't given up of binged on bad food yet although I am bit discouraged ..
3. Low of the week: teetering between 151-152lbs.. I am dying to see the 140's!
4. Any big wedding news/updates: venue, dj & photographer booked!
5. Type of wedding (i.e. destination, traditional, outdoor): Outdoor in the Fall
6. How did he pop the big question: My fiance has a thing with random Tuesday's.. one week prior to our 4 year anniversary on a Tuesday night, he prepared a candelight dinner for us. He had a glass of champagne waiting for me when I got home from work .. snuck up behind me with that and my ring and said "will you marry me?".. so adorable!
7. Share a food tip: smaller portions and eating every 2-3 hours throughout the day helps me
8. Share an exercise tip: listen to your body and you don't have to kill yourself to gain results.
9. What do you want out of this group: support, motivation, laughter and help!
10. Quick week wrap-up: a little discouraged but trying to stay positive and mix things up to see results. I have come pretty far and won't give up that easily .... again! Good luck everyone!0 -
Hooray..great thread!
1. Name: Rosie
2. Age: 29
3. City: Manchester, UK
4. Occupation: Director of an IT recruitment company
5. Wedding date: 1st Sept 2011
6. Fiancés name: Mark
7. How long you and your fiancé have been together: 4 yrs ish? (shhh)
8. Heaviest weight: 182lbs (shamefully)
9. Goal weight and date: 1st goal is 146lbs by 1st Sept. Second goal 130lbs (no date for that yet)
10. Favorite type of exercise: I haven't found one yet
11. Favorite healthy food: Sweet potato and low fat feta
Brides on a Mission: week 1
1. Weight loss/inches lost this week: haven't measured yet
2. High of the week: Iooking at hotels in search of our wedding suite
3. Low of the week: having cherry beers at my fiance's bday party
4. Any big wedding news/updates: I think my dad might be swaying towards coming Now I just need to work on my mum
5. Type of wedding (i.e. destination, traditional, outdoor): Botanical glass dome in a park
6. How did he pop the big question: flew me to Jersey (UK) and proposed whilst we were watching the sun set on an empty beach (sounds cheesy but it really wasn't).
7. Share a food tip: Planning!! Lunches are the hardest with no prior effort
8. Share an exercise tip: Make yourself do it...even when you really can't be bothered.
9. What do you want out of this group: Tips, support, motivation...
10. Quick week wrap-up:still feeling guilty about those cherry beers :drinker: :grumble:0
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