Brides on a Mission: Week 8

(3. Lowlight of the past week: I found a tick on me (yep, spring is on it's way) And after removing it, I now have a huge red bump that just won't go away *sigh* )

you mite want have that looked at....if the bump n redness dont disapear...they can treat lime diesese before it gets to late if u did end up with rather than later.... where do u live?...that u have ticks ...=( i live in new hampshire and still have a load of snow...boooo

Brides on a Mission: week 8 (Please copy and paste this into your profile)

1. Weight loss/inches lost this week: 2.5 lbs. Yay finally back on track.

2. Highlight of the past week: (not weight, just something exciting that happened): The awesome 75 degree weather on Friday and going out with friends. Can't believe it's back to snow today.

3. Lowlight of the past week (not weight, just something that you need support with): Wednesday my best friend since I was 5 told me she isn't sure if she'll be able to make it to my wedding, so she can't be my MOH. She's a tax accountant and our wedding date is close to her deadline so she might have to work that weekend. Of course I understood but couldn't help but be extremely disappointed.

4. My future challenge idea: Go a week with no carbonated drinks.

5. Any wedding news updates: Registered for everday china. (This was a huge relief to me b/c I thought we were never going to find something we liked and I could be exciteda about) Also think I found bridesmaid dresses. Just got to see them in person first.

6. Recap your journey since joining this board: I had some rough weeks here and there, but I feel like this past week I finally got back on track. I have loved making friends with you all, sharing your struggles and celebrating your victories. I appreciate all the support and motivation so much, I know it was what helped me turn the corner.

7. What is your favorite memory of you and your fiancé: The second time we met. Odd I know, but the first time we met he was dating my friend's roommate. A year later, I was back in town visiting my friend but he was single this time around. I'll never forget, how I felt a) when I found out he was single and b) when he asked me if I had a boyfriend. Made the best bet of my life that day (we bet we'd both run a marathon and whoever lost had to take the winner out to dinner).

8. How did you do with the week 7 challenge (healthy changes after marriage): Okay, but I do tend to eat worse when I'm with my fiance (he can eat whatever he wants and not gain weight).

9. Weekly wrap up: Had my best week yet last week, although I did offset it a little with bad weekend eating and drinking. But focusing on the positive.

Hi fellow brides! I've been using MFP regularly this year, and I've lost 8 pounds. 45 days or so until my BIG DAY, and I need help to reach my goal of 175. I love to workout, but my weakness is wine, cheese and ice cream. PLEASE help me stay motivated!

1. Name: Tessa
2. Age: 32
3. City: Fort Lauderdale, FL
4. Occupation: Hotel Sales Manager
5. Wedding date: April 9, 2011
6. Fiancés name: Jeff
7. How long you and your fiancé have been together: Six wonderful years!
8. Heaviest weight: 205
9. Goal weight and date: 175 by April 9th
10. Favorite type of exercise: Circuit Training
11. Favorite healthy food: Argula

I was addicted to those shows until my fiance cut our cable lol...he told me we don't watch tv so why are we paying so much. I watched Rich bride poor bride just to see the snotty b!tches on there...i'm having a very low key wedding, so watching that show makes me feel better about my decisions lol...i refuse to watch bridalplasty though, I think the man is an idiot for wanting to marry her...glad my man's not an idiot lol...

Getting to know each other (Please only fill this out if you are new to the group; copy and paste this section into your post. I will post this each week for new comers.)
1. Name: Mindy
2. Age: 22
3. City: Aberdeen, MD
4. Occupation: Medical Billing Specialist
5. Wedding date: April 2, 2011
6. Fiancés name: Christopher
7. How long you and your fiancé have been together: 3 years and 1 month
8. Heaviest weight: 215
9. Goal weight and date: 175 by July
10. Favorite type of exercise: Crunches
11. Favorite healthy food: Salads with grilled chicken.

it's not hard to do 25 of each though...you have a week to do them...also on my blog is some dancer's exercises for toning, maybe we can do those 3 times a week or something...i'm just throwing ideas out there lol

Anyone else obsessed with bridal related TV shows? I love that netflix has Say Yes to the Dress, the first four seasons! I also enjoyed Girl Meets Gown and Bulging Brides, which I believe also aired on WeTV as well. I also enjoyed Vh1's Bridal Bootcamp and I heard there's a new one coming on the CW channel called Shedding For the Wedding.

I wish there was a place to watch some of these other shows online. Any ideas? I find them to be inspirational to get in shape!

Shannon

YES! I am obsessed. I never watched them before i got engaged, and now I have them all on my DVR. Four Weddings is a hot mess and I love it. Plus they do give me ideas from time to time. Unfortunately we don't get the We channel here. I'm always trying to change the channel to Bridezillas just to get the message that I don't get that channel.

Anyone else obsessed with bridal related TV shows? I love that netflix has Say Yes to the Dress, the first four seasons! I also enjoyed Girl Meets Gown and Bulging Brides, which I believe also aired on WeTV as well. I also enjoyed Vh1's Bridal Bootcamp and I heard there's a new one coming on the CW channel called Shedding For the Wedding.

I wish there was a place to watch some of these other shows online. Any ideas? I find them to be inspirational to get in shape!

Shannon

I am too, but totally psyched for the new show that is about couples losing for thier wedding. but besides bridal t.v. shows, ummm weight loss shows, each week i watch, Heavy, Biggest Loser and I used to be Fat. My Fiancee thinks there is a theme, should i tell him i am secretly trying to get him motivated to work out??? lol

That is sad to hear. At least she was able to sit down and talk to you about it now and not closer to the wedding. I am sure she wants to be there but sometimes life just ins't fair. Did you have someone else in mind for a MOH?

Yeah and I'm still hoping it works out that she can make it so I think I'm going to ask her to still be a bridesmaid jic she is able to make it. I have 3 sisters, so I think I'm going to ask my oldest to be MOH now. Hopefully she's okay with being the 2nd person I ask.