Getting married in less than two months!
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You probably have less than a month actually... Your final dress fitting is usually 4-6 weeks before the wedding, no?0
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hollydubs85 wrote: »mkdiva2005 wrote: »Hello,
I am getting married in 4 months so I definitely understand. I just really got on the good foot with my eating but I having been drinking a smoothie for breakfast and lunch made of unsweetened almond milk, a handful of kale, a quarter of a cucumber, half a banana, 6 strawberries and protein powder. I eat 3 snacks a day 100 calories per snack and a Paleo recipe dinner. I am down 11 pounds since Monday. I am not starving during the day at all. I hope this helps. I am going to start exercise next week. This week my biggest goal was to continue to eat healthy.
You're obviously a beginner if you just started on Monday, and your ticker says you have 160 pounds to lose. This is not going to get the OP to lose 24 pounds in 2 months, though.
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madridmath wrote: »
Lesson #1: you can't choose where the weight comes off from. You're going to lose weight where your body says, not where you want. You may loose a cup size or a pant size and see no change in your waist measurement. Be prepared for that. I lost 40lbs, dropped 3 cup sizes, went from a 14 dress to a 6, and only lost 4.5" from my waist. I'm 5'7" and that took me over a year to do. Be practical about your expectations for two months worth of effort.
Sit ups work the superficial upper-stomach muscles, which can actually make your tummy look BIGGER. I also experience neck strain when I try to do conventional sit-ups. I'm a ballroom dancer and do martial arts, I work with 2 professional trainers. Great exercises to strengthen your core muscles are yoga ball balancing, squats (yes, really), planks, and Russian twists. Also working on your obliques wouldn't hurt (sides of your waist) as these muscles help support your stomach and back. Strong obliques will also help you feel comfortable on your wedding day being on your feet and hugging people all day. Strong sides, strong arms, strong back.
Walk. Walk. Walk. Wake up an hour early in the morning, get an audio book on your phone, and go for a walk on an empty stomach. Breathe fresh air and get some Vitamin D (wear sunscreen!). Meditate about your future life and your goals. I promise you'll feel more focused and in-control of your life's direction.
Get your sleep. Your body needs REM sleep to lose weight. 8 hours a night, minimum. You may have to give up some of your favorite tv shows to get to bed on time. Your weight loss will be boosted and your skin will look great.
Stop drinking alcohol. Your liver isn't just for cleaning booze out of your body, it also processes outgoing chemicals including fat cells. If you're drinking, your liver will be too busy cleaning out the alcohol and it will recycle your lost fat back into your body for storage. You can pick up a glass of wine or two within a couple days of the wedding to get your tolerance back. No one wants to be a sloppy light-weight bride, I get that. But allowing your liver to clean your body is going to boost your fat loss, clear your skin, balance your gut bacteria, AND boost your immune system so you're less likely to catch a cold on your honeymoon.
Mineral water. It has trace amounts of calcium and megnesium, which help flush lactic acid from your muscles. Lactic acid is the chemical secreted by muscles after you work out. When it stays in your body it makes you feel sore and achy. Getting calcium and megnesium will help, either in a pill form or by drinking mineral water. I do both. Also, the bubbles help you feel full and pampered. I find this especially helpful if drinking enough water is otherwise a chore for you.
Hope this helps. There's a lot you can do, but results will only appear with time and consistent effort. Don't think about pounds or inches. Focus on how you feel when you stretch, how your clothes fit, how rested you feel when you wake up in the morning. Those are better indicators of health and your body's changes.
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hollydubs85 wrote: »mkdiva2005 wrote: »Hello,
I am getting married in 4 months so I definitely understand. I just really got on the good foot with my eating but I having been drinking a smoothie for breakfast and lunch made of unsweetened almond milk, a handful of kale, a quarter of a cucumber, half a banana, 6 strawberries and protein powder. I eat 3 snacks a day 100 calories per snack and a Paleo recipe dinner. I am down 11 pounds since Monday. I am not starving during the day at all. I hope this helps. I am going to start exercise next week. This week my biggest goal was to continue to eat healthy.
You're obviously a beginner if you just started on Monday, and your ticker says you have 160 pounds to lose. This is not going to get the OP to lose 24 pounds in 2 months, though.
dat burn
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Awww, I truly didn't mean to hurt anyone's feelings. I just don't think her experience is applicable to the OP's situation.0 -
Well.. l bought my dress already, but it hasn't gotten here yet. I know how to sew, so it's ok to lose and tuck in the dress a bit. So I'm planning till the very last week. I get married July 11, my fitness goal is 4th of July!TavistockToad wrote: »You probably have less than a month actually... Your final dress fitting is usually 4-6 weeks before the wedding, no?0 -
My sister did Insanity for two days and could only handle 10 minutes. I forgot all about it. Thank you, I think I will try it my last week when my stamina is a little better.BiancaAlegria wrote: »I did insanity before my wedding. I lost weight and didn't even have to change my eating habits. I generally eat pretty healthy but towards the end I kind of lost track with the stress of the wedding. but was able to maintain and still lose doing Insanity0 -
Two months is enough time for you to lose at least 2 stone, so get to work now!0
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Best advice ever! I will do everything you say and will try to maintain my focus on overall good health. This is the beginning of a life change and I want to keep exercise as a daily routine in my life. I appreciate you taking the time to coach me. Thank you.madridmath wrote: »
Lesson #1: you can't choose where the weight comes off from. You're going to lose weight where your body says, not where you want. You may loose a cup size or a pant size and see no change in your waist measurement. Be prepared for that. I lost 40lbs, dropped 3 cup sizes, went from a 14 dress to a 6, and only lost 4.5" from my waist. I'm 5'7" and that took me over a year to do. Be practical about your expectations for two months worth of effort.
Sit ups work the superficial upper-stomach muscles, which can actually make your tummy look BIGGER. I also experience neck strain when I try to do conventional sit-ups. I'm a ballroom dancer and do martial arts, I work with 2 professional trainers. Great exercises to strengthen your core muscles are yoga ball balancing, squats (yes, really), planks, and Russian twists. Also working on your obliques wouldn't hurt (sides of your waist) as these muscles help support your stomach and back. Strong obliques will also help you feel comfortable on your wedding day being on your feet and hugging people all day. Strong sides, strong arms, strong back.
Walk. Walk. Walk. Wake up an hour early in the morning, get an audio book on your phone, and go for a walk on an empty stomach. Breathe fresh air and get some Vitamin D (wear sunscreen!). Meditate about your future life and your goals. I promise you'll feel more focused and in-control of your life's direction.
Get your sleep. Your body needs REM sleep to lose weight. 8 hours a night, minimum. You may have to give up some of your favorite tv shows to get to bed on time. Your weight loss will be boosted and your skin will look great.
Stop drinking alcohol. Your liver isn't just for cleaning booze out of your body, it also processes outgoing chemicals including fat cells. If you're drinking, your liver will be too busy cleaning out the alcohol and it will recycle your lost fat back into your body for storage. You can pick up a glass of wine or two within a couple days of the wedding to get your tolerance back. No one wants to be a sloppy light-weight bride, I get that. But allowing your liver to clean your body is going to boost your fat loss, clear your skin, balance your gut bacteria, AND boost your immune system so you're less likely to catch a cold on your honeymoon.
Mineral water. It has trace amounts of calcium and megnesium, which help flush lactic acid from your muscles. Lactic acid is the chemical secreted by muscles after you work out. When it stays in your body it makes you feel sore and achy. Getting calcium and megnesium will help, either in a pill form or by drinking mineral water. I do both. Also, the bubbles help you feel full and pampered. I find this especially helpful if drinking enough water is otherwise a chore for you.
Hope this helps. There's a lot you can do, but results will only appear with time and consistent effort. Don't think about pounds or inches. Focus on how you feel when you stretch, how your clothes fit, how rested you feel when you wake up in the morning. Those are better indicators of health and your body's changes.0 -
Sign up for a boot camp! A lot of them come with a meal plan, you'll tone up and lose some weight. They can be fun too! Just Google boot camps in your area. If money is an issue there are lots of groupons out there. Also drinks tons of water.0
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What? I didn't even know that existed. I'll look into it, thank you.Sign up for a boot camp! A lot of them come with a meal plan, you'll tone up and lose some weight. They can be fun too! Just Google boot camps in your area. If money is an issue there are lots of groupons out there. Also drinks tons of water.0 -
Hey madridmath,
2 months isn't long but definitely long enough to see some positive results!
First tip! Forget the sit ups. If your goal is to lose weight sit ups will do nothing for that. You cannot target fat loss so you would be better spending that time on something that will get you closer to your goals!
Second Tip! Focus on cardio, start with walking if you are not used to exercising and maybe progress to jogging/cycling. If you find it hard to stay motivated attend a class (such as spinning?)! These are a great way to push yourself hard in a fun environment.
Third Tip! Weights! If you are a member of a gym ask an instructor to show you around some of the machines and how to use them. Weights are really underutilized by women and are an amazing way to lose weight and get seriously TONED!!
Fourth Tip (MOST IMPORTANT!!)! Eat right! This doesn't mean starving yourself! Your main aim is to keep your calories below the amount you burn each day. Use MFP to calculate this and track what you eat. To make things a lot easier I would follow a set eating pattern that maximises good quality food for relatively few calories. This will make you feel like you are eating a lot more than you actually are. I personally use a Paleo diet. I love the way it allows me to eat amazing food, I'm always full and find it very easy to keep my calories low! I also really believe that it makes me feel healthier and more positive! I even made a blog where I review some of my favorite recipe books! You can check it out here. I would highly recommend Paleo!!
Anyways best of luck!!
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I keep hearing about Paleo, but haven't looked into it yet. Does it include a plan for vegetarians? Thank you for your advice! I'm going to try it all. I'm like sponge right now, soaking all the info in.Caroline150xoxo wrote: »Hey madridmath,
2 months isn't long but definitely long enough to see some positive results!
First tip! Forget the sit ups. If your goal is to lose weight sit ups will do nothing for that. You cannot target fat loss so you would be better spending that time on something that will get you closer to your goals!
Second Tip! Focus on cardio, start with walking if you are not used to exercising and maybe progress to jogging/cycling. If you find it hard to stay motivated attend a class (such as spinning?)! These are a great way to push yourself hard in a fun environment.
Third Tip! Weights! If you are a member of a gym ask an instructor to show you around some of the machines and how to use them. Weights are really underutilized by women and are an amazing way to lose weight and get seriously TONED!!
Fourth Tip (MOST IMPORTANT!!)! Eat right! This doesn't mean starving yourself! Your main aim is to keep your calories below the amount you burn each day. Use MFP to calculate this and track what you eat. To make things a lot easier I would follow a set eating pattern that maximises good quality food for relatively few calories. This will make you feel like you are eating a lot more than you actually are. I personally use a Paleo diet. I love the way it allows me to eat amazing food, I'm always full and find it very easy to keep my calories low! I also really believe that it makes me feel healthier and more positive! I even made a blog where I review some of my favorite recipe books! You can check it out here. I would highly recommend Paleo!!
Anyways best of luck!!
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madridmath wrote: »
I keep hearing about Paleo, but haven't looked into it yet. Does it include a plan for vegetarians? Thank you for your advice! I'm going to try it all. I'm like sponge right now, soaking all the info in.Caroline150xoxo wrote: »Hey madridmath,
2 months isn't long but definitely long enough to see some positive results!
First tip! Forget the sit ups. If your goal is to lose weight sit ups will do nothing for that. You cannot target fat loss so you would be better spending that time on something that will get you closer to your goals!
Second Tip! Focus on cardio, start with walking if you are not used to exercising and maybe progress to jogging/cycling. If you find it hard to stay motivated attend a class (such as spinning?)! These are a great way to push yourself hard in a fun environment.
Third Tip! Weights! If you are a member of a gym ask an instructor to show you around some of the machines and how to use them. Weights are really underutilized by women and are an amazing way to lose weight and get seriously TONED!!
Fourth Tip (MOST IMPORTANT!!)! Eat right! This doesn't mean starving yourself! Your main aim is to keep your calories below the amount you burn each day. Use MFP to calculate this and track what you eat. To make things a lot easier I would follow a set eating pattern that maximises good quality food for relatively few calories. This will make you feel like you are eating a lot more than you actually are. I personally use a Paleo diet. I love the way it allows me to eat amazing food, I'm always full and find it very easy to keep my calories low! I also really believe that it makes me feel healthier and more positive! I even made a blog where I review some of my favorite recipe books! You can check it out here. I would highly recommend Paleo!!
Anyways best of luck!!
xx
lol there's no need to restrict yourself to something like a paleo diet...the only thing that affects weight loss is CICO (calories in, calories out).
set your stats in MFP and set it to lose 0.5-1.0 lbs per week. follow it and win.
skip the heavy cardio and hit the weights hard.0 -
JamesSmedley wrote: »Two months is enough time for you to lose at least 2 stone, so get to work now!
:huh: 28lbs in 8 weeks?! not really...
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Maybe not, but wouldn't it be awesome if it were just 20lbs? Funny emoji.TavistockToad wrote: »JamesSmedley wrote: »Two months is enough time for you to lose at least 2 stone, so get to work now!
:huh: 28lbs in 8 weeks?! not really...0 -
Guess I can't do this without visiting the gym since I have no weights. I'm mustering up the courage to go... tomorrow.madridmath wrote: »
I keep hearing about Paleo, but haven't looked into it yet. Does it include a plan for vegetarians? Thank you for your advice! I'm going to try it all. I'm like sponge right now, soaking all the info in.Caroline150xoxo wrote: »Hey madridmath,
2 months isn't long but definitely long enough to see some positive results!
First tip! Forget the sit ups. If your goal is to lose weight sit ups will do nothing for that. You cannot target fat loss so you would be better spending that time on something that will get you closer to your goals!
Second Tip! Focus on cardio, start with walking if you are not used to exercising and maybe progress to jogging/cycling. If you find it hard to stay motivated attend a class (such as spinning?)! These are a great way to push yourself hard in a fun environment.
Third Tip! Weights! If you are a member of a gym ask an instructor to show you around some of the machines and how to use them. Weights are really underutilized by women and are an amazing way to lose weight and get seriously TONED!!
Fourth Tip (MOST IMPORTANT!!)! Eat right! This doesn't mean starving yourself! Your main aim is to keep your calories below the amount you burn each day. Use MFP to calculate this and track what you eat. To make things a lot easier I would follow a set eating pattern that maximises good quality food for relatively few calories. This will make you feel like you are eating a lot more than you actually are. I personally use a Paleo diet. I love the way it allows me to eat amazing food, I'm always full and find it very easy to keep my calories low! I also really believe that it makes me feel healthier and more positive! I even made a blog where I review some of my favorite recipe books! You can check it out here. I would highly recommend Paleo!!
Anyways best of luck!!
xx
lol there's no need to restrict yourself to something like a paleo diet...the only thing that affects weight loss is CICO (calories in, calories out).
set your stats in MFP and set it to lose 0.5-1.0 lbs per week. follow it and win.
skip the heavy cardio and hit the weights hard.
No really, I have my tote n tennis at the door. Can't go today because we have appt with the priest. But I did beachbody fat blaster workout this morning! Can I get a hell ya!? 0 -
madridmath wrote: »
Guess I can't do this without visiting the gym since I have no weights. I'm mustering up the courage to go... tomorrow.madridmath wrote: »
I keep hearing about Paleo, but haven't looked into it yet. Does it include a plan for vegetarians? Thank you for your advice! I'm going to try it all. I'm like sponge right now, soaking all the info in.Caroline150xoxo wrote: »Hey madridmath,
2 months isn't long but definitely long enough to see some positive results!
First tip! Forget the sit ups. If your goal is to lose weight sit ups will do nothing for that. You cannot target fat loss so you would be better spending that time on something that will get you closer to your goals!
Second Tip! Focus on cardio, start with walking if you are not used to exercising and maybe progress to jogging/cycling. If you find it hard to stay motivated attend a class (such as spinning?)! These are a great way to push yourself hard in a fun environment.
Third Tip! Weights! If you are a member of a gym ask an instructor to show you around some of the machines and how to use them. Weights are really underutilized by women and are an amazing way to lose weight and get seriously TONED!!
Fourth Tip (MOST IMPORTANT!!)! Eat right! This doesn't mean starving yourself! Your main aim is to keep your calories below the amount you burn each day. Use MFP to calculate this and track what you eat. To make things a lot easier I would follow a set eating pattern that maximises good quality food for relatively few calories. This will make you feel like you are eating a lot more than you actually are. I personally use a Paleo diet. I love the way it allows me to eat amazing food, I'm always full and find it very easy to keep my calories low! I also really believe that it makes me feel healthier and more positive! I even made a blog where I review some of my favorite recipe books! You can check it out here. I would highly recommend Paleo!!
Anyways best of luck!!
xx
lol there's no need to restrict yourself to something like a paleo diet...the only thing that affects weight loss is CICO (calories in, calories out).
set your stats in MFP and set it to lose 0.5-1.0 lbs per week. follow it and win.
skip the heavy cardio and hit the weights hard. No really, I have my tote n tennis at the door. Can't go today because we have appt with the priest. But I did beachbody fat blaster workout this morning! Can I get a hell ya!?
do it to it, you'll be all over it once you get started. don't be intimidated by the experienced-looking lifters, they're usually helpful as long as you are trying.0 -
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lol there's no need to restrict yourself to something like a paleo diet...the only thing that affects weight loss is CICO (calories in, calories out).
set your stats in MFP and set it to lose 0.5-1.0 lbs per week. follow it and win.{End of Quote}
I agree 100%. I've been CICO for 5 years and I've lost poundage eating foods that are Carb Heavy, Fat Heavy, Sugar laden, etc. The main point is the Calorie Counting. Some MFP'ers also focus on the Macros (Like IIFYM) and I either lost solely on CICO, or accidentally hit my Macros without trying. I credit CICO.
The main success point is to be consistent. When I'm consistent, I lose the weight. When I get off-track, I gain it. It's that simple for me. When I get off track, I tag a couple of great MFP'ers (Kudos to Draznyth) who help to reset my focus.
I hit Goal on 8/21/2014 and it shocks people that I did it eating Whoppers, Popeye's Chicken, and DQ Sundaes ever so often. It's not a DIEt, it's a new lifestyle.
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