Brides on a Mission: Week 6
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Brides on a Mission: week 6
1. Weight loss/inches lost this week: not weighing in for a few weeks-so not sure
2. Highlight of the past week: (not weight, just something exciting that happened):
3. Lowlight of the past week (not weight, just something that you need support with): My small budget SUCKS!
4. Do you have a wedding” theme”: Not yet, my venue fell through
5. Any wedding news updates: I call venues and they are all happy for me and helpful, then once I tell them my budget (3000) they stop calling back! WTF, poor people want to get married too! *kitten* holes!
6. What is your exercise plan and are you sticking with it: Um... I am in wedding planning mode and the exercising has been a no go
7. When I crave ____, I eat ____ instead to be healthy: I eat what I crave, just smaller amounts of it.
8. How did you do with the week 5 challenge (adding diary to your diet): I love milk so that was not an issue
9. Weekly wrap up: I am feeling very down about having a nice wedding. I have waited 9 years to be able to plan this day and now I feel like crap. Everyone I talk to tells me $3000 is doable, but whatever! Venue and food only maybe, but not dress, not flowers, not even alcohol! My sister told me about a wedding she went to last year and how horrible it was because they didn't have enough food, no alcohol, and how it was "very cheaply" done. I don't want my guests to think that about my wedding! But I am not doing to make my kids starve for a year to make my dream wedding. Why do things cost so much, it is making me crazy. Plus I went to see a cute little Bed and breakfast on Sunday and found out the "all inclusive" is for weddings 150+ guests. I thought this was going to be fun! It's NOT!0 -
4. Do you have a wedding” theme”: we're getting married october 15th, so we're going on natural fall themes
I love the natural idea! We have looked at a couple of natural decor items and are really loving the look!
It just seems natural (no pun intended) to do the organic look for fall. so many inspirations!!
i think one of my favorite ideas is that our flowergirl will be holding a dark reed basket with a moss-like material woven into the top!0 -
I'm still not sure if I'm posting this in the right place? I hope so.
1. Weight loss/inches lost this week: 0 (PMS - I'm just trying to keep bloating and overeating at bay)
2. Highlight of the past week: (not weight, just something exciting that happened): Got eyeglasses for the first time ever, and not only is it nice to finally see far into the distance, but I think I have that sexy librarian look
3. Lowlight of the past week (not weight, just something that you need support with): PMS. How do you control unstoppable cravings?!? And it zaps my energy.
4. Do you have a wedding” theme”: Vintage (1930s glamour) touches
5. Any wedding news updates: Getting my first dress fitting this weekend. EEK! But the seamstress tells me I have to stay the same size - i take it home the next time I go in? I thought I had another fitting closer to my July wedding date? I want to lose a few more inches!!!
6. What is your exercise plan and are you sticking with it: Alternating cardio and weight machines at the gym and yoga/pilates at home. I'm sticking with it, but I can't wait for the weather to warm up so I can burn some calories outdoors.
7. When I crave ____, I eat ____ instead to be healthy: chocolate ~ gum; dessert ~ apples.
8. How did you do with the week 5 challenge (adding diary to your diet): didn't catch this
9. Weekly wrap up: Diet was bad, exercise was good. I have these one-two weeks a month when my appetite REVOLTS!
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SW: 190
CW: 170
GW (wedding in July!): 1600 -
@ wannabern10: Nice job!! I'm such a sucker for sweets I really do need to learn to say no, and steer clear of them! All those little things like the fb message truly do count. Keep up the awesome work! :-)
Thanks! I think I will eat 1/2 the cookie tonight after dinner 0 -
I'm still not sure if I'm posting this in the right place? I hope so.
Yes this is the right place! Every week a new thread will be posted on Sunday nights. So once this week is over please look for the new thread for week 7 and start posting there, ect for the next weeks. Thanks for joining!
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I am super excited to find this group! I am undertaking this VERY early, but I want to be able to enjoy my fitness, not stress about it in the months and weeks and days leading up to the wedding. The nice thing is my future hubby is doing it with me! We don't have very far to go (10-15 pounds), but man do we ever want to get there!
1. Name: Andrea
2. Age: 23
3. City: Ottawa
4. Occupation: Logistics Specialist
5. Wedding date: 2012-09-29
6. Fiancés name: Shane
7. How long you and your fiancé have been together: 3 years
8. Heaviest weight: 158 (currently 141)
9. Goal weight and date: 130 and no exact date (about a pound per week so however long that takes!)
10. Favorite type of exercise: eliptical/seated stationary bike
11. Favorite healthy food: turkey chili! (new recipe)
Brides on a Mission: week 6
1. Weight loss/inches lost this week: Started last week and down 4 pounds!
2. Highlight of the past week: (not weight, just something exciting that happened): Bought our V-Day dinner/dance tickets to see a potential band for the wedding!
3. Lowlight of the past week (not weight, just something that you need support with): Had to miss my best friend's birthday party because I couldn't get off work
4. Do you have a wedding” theme”: Nope just colors. White and charcoal!
5. Any wedding news updates: I have asked my matron and maid of honor to stand up for me! And the V-Day tickets
6. What is your exercise plan and are you sticking with it: 20-30 mins vigorous cardio/day and 15-30 minutes of strength training
7. When I crave ____, I eat ____ instead to be healthy: A LOT OF chocolate I eat A LITTLE chocolate instead (100 cal snack)
8. How did you do with the week 5 challenge (adding diary to your diet): had not found you guys yet!
9. Weekly wrap up: I am super optimistic about my food/exercise plans. This is the first time I do both together, and I am loving the results so far!0 -
1. Weight loss/inches lost this week: 2 lbs
2. Highlight of the past week: (not weight, just something exciting that happened): Got a call for an interview (I am a teacher and my school is closing at the end of the year so the just hunt is on :-/)
3. Lowlight of the past week (not weight, just something that you need support with): I caved BIG TIME on Super Bowl Sunday
4. Do you have a wedding” theme”: Nope not really, it's an evening wedding. It will be very traditional and elegant with mostly black and white
5. Any wedding news updates: Not really lately, we got a lot of the big things reserved so now...we are just saving money! :-)
6. What is your exercise plan and are you sticking with it: I am NOT doing well exercising...I don't really have a plan, that may be part of the problem :-/
7. When I crave ____, I eat ____ instead to be healthy: chips, popcorn
8. How did you do with the week 5 challenge (adding diary to your diet): I get plenty of dairy, I'm a milk drinker and yogurt lover!
9. Weekly wrap up: This week I didn't do AS well with my eating choices. I stayed under on my calories but was eating/drinking things that weren't the best choice. Luckily, I was able to still lose but this next week I am going to work hard to make sure I am eating those healthy choices more than not. :-) Also, I'm kinda nervous to go dress shopping because I want it to be fun...and I am afraid I will hate it because of the way I look. I keep putting it off.0 -
Brides on a Mission: week 6
1. Weight loss/inches lost this week: gained 2lbs...boooo
2. Highlight of the past week: (not weight, just something exciting that happened): payed a cheaper price for our jop
3. Lowlight of the past week (not weight, just something that you need support with): gianed 2lbs due to stress n emotional issues
4. Do you have a wedding” theme”: no theme ...were just gettin married at a lake by some mountains
5. Any wedding news updates: just paid a cheaper price than expected
6. What is your exercise plan and are you sticking with it: lunges n squats n pilates on off days
7. When I crave _chocolate___, I eat _hersheys special dark chocolate minitaures___ instead to be healthy:
8. How did you do with the week 5 challenge (adding diary to your diet): i did okay but started running outta good foods to eat....
9. Weekly wrap up: it sucked....big time0 -
Hi everyone, I'm excited to join this group. First off, Congratulations to all of the brides here!!! I've been using MFP for a while now but thought it'd be interesting to find a bride group so I searched and this group popped up, yay!
1. Name: Carease
2. Age: 31
3. City: Windsor
4. Occupation: Paralegal
5. Wedding date: June 4, 2011
6. Fiancés name: James
7. How long you and your fiancé have been together: 6 years
8. Heaviest weight: 202
9. Goal weight and date: 140: April 1, 2011 (mini goal)
10. Favorite type of exercise: ellipical/spinning
11. Favorite healthy food: granny smith apples/broccoli
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Brides on a Mission: week 6 (Please copy and paste this into your profile)
1. Weight loss/inches lost this week: Will let you know next week!
2. Highlight of the past week: My dress came in last Sunday!!! :happy:
3. Lowlight of the past week: Giving in to the food temptations I had
4. What are your wedding colors: black white and silver
5. What are you most looking forward to in your wedding: Saying our written vows to each other in the presence of all of our family and friends and the reception! It's going to be so fun!
6. Any wedding news updates: Going this weekend to help two of my bridesmaids pick their dresses!
7. What is harder for you, dieting or exercise: They're both pretty tough. I wanna eat what I want and I always say I'll just exercise later but sometimes it doesn't get done or I'll get tired after half and hour and really should be doing an hour.
8. How did you do with the week 5 challenge (10 min of stress relief): Just starting but last week was not good for me. I gained two lbs from eating way to much and not exercising. This week had a much better start though
9. Weekly wrap up: I'm motivated to do well this week!0 -
Can you gals help me with ideas for a cheaper venue? I have a small budget and am trying to think outside of the box!0
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@sasbw27: welcome to this group! :-) I just joined yesterday and am loving it! In the back of the mind I'm thinking its great to be 'checking in' with other brides-to-be... helps stay on track and focused (so far haha) so my first 'weigh in' with the group will be next tuesday as well.. best of luck to you and congrats on your engagement!!!
@jennplus2: cheaper venue ideas. You could do a private or small wedding and then invite guests for a party at your home/families home (if someone has a nice big backyard.) This would eliminate the cost of a venue, and you're able to choose your own cateror or and do some stuff yourself. Also, I had a girlfriend who did something similar, but had the party at like a legion or something, but she deocrated all pretty.. and instead of serving a meal the party was around 7 and it was a dessert bar. Her and her mom/aunts made lots of different desserts to serve, and they afforded a few kegs and a dj. Was a great time, and who doesn't love dessert? She made a lot of it herself and froze it before hand. Otherwise, you could do someething similar w/ appetizers (which I think would be a little more spendy.) Good luck to you! :-)0 -
Brides on a Mission: week 6 (Please copy and paste this into your profile)
1. Weight loss/inches lost this week: Lost 5 pounds in the last month, 15 pounds total. I'm thrilled!
2. Highlight of the past week: (not weight, just something exciting that happened): Having weight loss and almost getting down to a normal BMI.
3. Lowlight of the past week (not weight, just something that you need support with): Took a sick day today. I think I'm going to have to talk to my gyno about my birth control. These headaches are killer!
4. Do you have a wedding” theme”: Brown & purple paisley (see my counter below). I've also incorporated literature elements (I'm an English teacher) and eye items (Dan's an eye doctor).
5. Any wedding news updates: Printing out the final components of our wedding card suite. This weekend we're planning on assembling and mailing them. We decided to do it at the four month mark, since most of Dan's relatives are out of town and may not know the wedding date (plus, we didn't do save the dates).
6. What is your exercise plan and are you sticking with it: Started Zumba on Monday and Tuesdays in February. Going on a month by month basis, since I get bored easily and like to switch things up often. I've been getting to the gym about five days a week, doing strength training at least three days.
7. When I crave ____, I eat ____ instead to be healthy: When I crave Slim Jims, I eat a soft prezel instead to be healthy. (I say this now, because I just splurged on a few sticks of them and am trying to control myself.*LOL*)
8. How did you do with the week 5 challenge (adding diary to your diet): No problems here. I eat lots of cheese and milk on a regular basis.
9. Weekly wrap up: Not a bad week in terms of fitness and exercise. I'm hoping I'll finish it out strong. I plan on making an Italian Love Cake for Dan for Valentine's day. We're not doing anything real special... using our spare money for the wedding instead. He did buy me flowers this week! :-D
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Brides on a Mission: week 6 (Please copy and paste this into your profile)
1. Weight loss/inches lost this week: 2 lbs
2. Highlight of the past week: (not weight, just something exciting that happened): I found a really cool garter!
3. Lowlight of the past week (not weight, just something that you need support with): I've just been really tired and moody- Not TOM though
4. Do you have a wedding” theme”: Not really a theme but we have lots of sparkles and bling!
5. Any wedding news updates: I added someone to the wedding party
6. What is your exercise plan and are you sticking with it: Yoga 5 times a week and Zumba at least 3- So far I'm sticking to it, but I just started
7. When I crave ____, I eat ____ instead to be healthy: sweets; a graham cracker and tea
8. How did you do with the week 5 challenge (adding diary to your diet): Great!
9. Weekly wrap up: It was ok...a few mess ups though0 -
1. Name: nmcameron11
2. Age: 28
3. City:
4. Occupation: MRI Tech
5. Wedding date: 11/3/11
6. Fiancés name: Cam
7. How long you and your fiancé have been together: 3.5yrs
8. Heaviest weight ever: 128 now 124
9. Goal weight and date: 115-118 April for dress fitting and to keep it.
10. Favorite type of exercise: Dance/Running
11. Favorite healthy food: Hummus and Veggies0 -
Brides on a Mission: week 6 (Please copy and paste this into your profile)
1. Weight loss/inches lost this week: I refuse to weigh myself during TOM. lol. i'll check back when i'm done
2. Highlight of the past week: (not weight, just something exciting that happened): I ordered my wedding bouquet a few weeks ago and it arrived by mail last week. I'm so excited. It is a natural touch plumeria bouquet... very tropicalish. I love it.
3. Lowlight of the past week (not weight, just something that you need support with): Emotions. I had a huge breakdown last week due to my illness and was a complete wreck! I feel better now though.
4. Do you have a wedding” theme”: not sure yet
5. Any wedding news updates: none yet
6. What is your exercise plan and are you sticking with it: I play tennis every Sat for 2hrs. I do yoga 2 times a week. I strength train 2 times a week. I am generally good at sticking with it, especially the tennis on Sat am.
7. When I crave ____, I eat ____ instead to be healthy: Sweets; a skinny cow drumstick or ice cream. I love sweets!
8. How did you do with the week 5 challenge (adding diary to your diet): I did excellent! I was ordered by my Dr. to eat yogurt everyday. Since I am taking antibiotics, I have to eat yogurt.
9. Weekly wrap up: I am finally feeling better and can't wait to re-focus all of my energy on being healthy!
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So I needed to vent.
I worked a half day this morning, but I was up at 6, out the door at 7 and was home around 1 and I even brought my fiancee home lunch even though he doesn't work and was home all day. So after running an errand I knew I had to get up to get the the gym, even though I was EXHAUSTED and I didn't want to go anywhere, don't you know my fiancee decides that while I am going to go to the gym he is gonna take the time to NAP (did i mention hes not working right now?)! As I am rallying to get to the gym he is hunkered down on the couch with blankets and ready to go to sleep. Now don't get me wrong I love my fiancee but this is the same man who complains how his clothes are too small... as you can guess they didn't get smaller he got larger, and in his defense I did too, befor i joined MFP I was at my highest weight ever. So needless to say i am a little peeved that every day when I go to the gym or I work out and I offer for him to come with he refuses. and that stationary bike that we bought cause he told me he would use it all the time... well since we got it he used it about 3 times... and he can even play playstation on it. So I don't know what to do.... I guess I just have to let it go for now.. but like I said SOOO frustrating... anyway thanks for listening!!!!0 -
Can you gals help me with ideas for a cheaper venue? I have a small budget and am trying to think outside of the box!
What about a pretty corner in a public park near you? That would be easy to do for the ceremony - usually you have to pay a small fee to the town and then just set it up yourself. Then if you want to be really budget-friendly, you could have an outdoor reception there. BBQ if you're casual, or get it catered. But I didn't catch your earlier post - how many guests are you thinking about? cutting down the guestlist is the easiest way to save $$$. All these wedding costs - what a racket!0 -
What a beautiful couple!0 -
So I needed to vent.
I worked a half day this morning, but I was up at 6, out the door at 7 and was home around 1 and I even brought my fiancee home lunch even though he doesn't work and was home all day. So after running an errand I knew I had to get up to get the the gym, even though I was EXHAUSTED and I didn't want to go anywhere, don't you know my fiancee decides that while I am going to go to the gym he is gonna take the time to NAP (did i mention hes not working right now?)! As I am rallying to get to the gym he is hunkered down on the couch with blankets and ready to go to sleep. Now don't get me wrong I love my fiancee but this is the same man who complains how his clothes are too small... as you can guess they didn't get smaller he got larger, and in his defense I did too, befor i joined MFP I was at my highest weight ever. So needless to say i am a little peeved that every day when I go to the gym or I work out and I offer for him to come with he refuses. and that stationary bike that we bought cause he told me he would use it all the time... well since we got it he used it about 3 times... and he can even play playstation on it. So I don't know what to do.... I guess I just have to let it go for now.. but like I said SOOO frustrating... anyway thanks for listening!!!!
What a poop head! I could see him not doing anything if he was working long hours but not having a job and sleeping while you are working out! Dont you wish that they could just see all this on their own and we dont have to tell them! lol I'm sorry it was a rough day for you. Just look at your progress for the day though....you pushed through something that you didnt' want to do AND you knew you had to do it. I think that is the hardest part about all this sometimes; just doing the work. We know what we have to do to be healthy and beautiful brides but it is hard to actually stick with it and do it. Keep in there!
My fiance has gained quite a bit of weight too (I think he is around 210lbs and 5'9) but he works from 630am-630pm and is on his feet all day and works on Saturdays from 9-12. He says that he is just to beat to work out, which I understand but sometimes wish just on the weekends he could hitthe gym for 30min.0 -
1. Weight loss/inches lost this week: Will post on Thursday for my regular weigh in date. (But i do a fake weigh in on Mondays...I gained 0.8lbs since Thursday! I worked hard this week working out and made some healthy eating choices over unhealthy ones! Ahhhh frustration!)
Weight in this AM: I lost 2.8lbs! Yay! I am so glad because I have JUST SAID NO about eating ice cream and that M&M cookie sitting on the counter all week. I treated myself last night though to a low cal ice cream sandwhich and was still under my cal goal. I am so glad to see this drop this week...even 1lb would have been great! I hope to keep up this pace.0 -
1. Name: Carolyn
2. Age: 24
3. Occupation: I work in the credit card industry
5. Wedding date: August 12th 2011
6. Fiancés name: Edward
7. How long you and your fiancé have been together: One year as of Tuesday!
8. Heaviest weight: Before I started here, 152 pounds. I'm at 138 now!
9. Goal weight and date: 130 pounds by July
10. Favorite type of exercise: running anywhere, treadmill, track, etc.
11. Favorite healthy food: Fruit and veggies0 -
1. Weight loss/inches lost this week: 2 pounds gone!
2. Highlight of the past week: (not weight, just something exciting that happened): Celebrating our one year anniversary!
3. Lowlight of the past week (not weight, just something that you need support with): Trying to finish wedding details
4. Do you have a wedding” theme”: Classic elegance
5. Any wedding news updates: Can't find a photographer! Need to follow up on booking our dj
6. What is your exercise plan and are you sticking with it: My plan is to stay under my fat and carbs each day and hit the gym twice a week! So far, htting the gym is easy...it's keeping under my fat grams that I'm struggling with...It's hard to find food that fills me up
7. When I crave _soda___, I drink__water__ instead to be healthy:
9. Weekly wrap up: I need good recipe ideas for on-the-go people like myself!0 -
Oh ladies, I'm preparing for TOM, with new birth control...I'm lucky I'm not divorced. I won't weight and measure until next week...but everyone seems to be doing awesome! keep up the good work. I'm still working my butt off and TRYING to eat right. The sushi in my diet is killing my sodium levels, but I'm just drinking more water. But when I do crave chips I eat Quaker rice crisps instead!!0
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So last night I was planning on eating 1/2 of a bakery M&M cookie left from sundays football party. Just before I was going to eat it I got a wonderful facebook note from my fiances cousin. She was looking at my pics and said she couldn't beleive how good I look now and she really could tell all the hard work I have done. I was like WOOOHOOO! I didn't eat the cookie and I didn't even want to eat it. I was on such a high from her really nice note. I JUST SAID NO!!!!
that is the best way to refuse something!! if someone has literally just complimented you beforehand!! well done!! xx0 -
Can you gals help me with ideas for a cheaper venue? I have a small budget and am trying to think outside of the box!
I'm not sure if you mean for the wedding or reception but we found a hall in the area for the reception and a church for the wedding. Our budget is small too. We're having the reception partly catered and then my future MIL has offered to cook some of the main dishes. Definitely check some of the clubs/halls/vfw's in your area. Time of day can help too, if you haven't already decided. Early in the am you can have a brunch reception or late pm you can just do cocktails and apps. Good luck!0 -
@sasbw27: welcome to this group! :-) I just joined yesterday and am loving it! In the back of the mind I'm thinking its great to be 'checking in' with other brides-to-be... helps stay on track and focused (so far haha) so my first 'weigh in' with the group will be next tuesday as well.. best of luck to you and congrats on your engagement!!!
Thanks Dezil, same to you! :flowerforyou:0 -
What a beautiful couple!
Thanks ehockstad! 0 -
So I needed to vent.
I would need to vent too. Awesome job making it to the gym! :drinker: I don't know if I could've gone, seeing him on the couch not having a care in the world.0 -
Welcome Nmcameron11 and Carolyn :flowerforyou: I just joined this group too!0
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Weight in this AM: I lost 2.8lbs! Yay!
Excellent job wannabrn10! My quote didn't come out exactly right but that's ok.0
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