Engaged female needing motivation to lose 110 pounds before

110 lbs in less than a year is a big goal! I know a lot of people on here don't like the Medifast program but my Mom lost about 50lbs on it.

Cut out unnecessary sugar processed foods, fatty meats, eat mostly (or all) plant based foods, and exercise for 30-45min a day.

Hi Jennifer!!!

The BEST and healthiest way to drop the weight is simple. . . Eat healthy and exercise. If you are not ready to commit to cutting out junk completely, try making small life changes. For example. . . Cooking spray instead of butter or oils when cooking. If you are going for a long drive and know you will get hungry, shove an apple in your purse before you leave, Park far away from doors when you go shopping, etc. . . There is no QUICK fix for getting healthy. Just keep your goal in mind and make wise and healthy decisions, and before you know it, you will be a beautiful, slender, HEALTHY bride!

Just make sure that you don't lose sight of your goal. . .

GOOD LUCK!!!

get ready to go on a CRAZY ride....
you really are changing your WHOLE ENTIRE life by losing weight.
stick to your program that MFP automatically set for you, make sure you aren't eating fried foods, lots of vegetables and watch your sugar, even if its sugar from a fruit try to stay as close to your sugar limit as possible. also, i don't recommend eating back your exercise calories, as long as your getting enough good fats, and protein your body won't go into starvation mode.
have you ever tried zumba?
it's a great exercise and it's FUN! if you go to
zumba.com
it will show you all the classes that are in your area. once you've lost a big amount of weight you should try pilates cause that will help sculpt your body and give you a nice shape.

When I wanted to lose weight I went on a low carbohydrate diet and if I stuck to it right i would lose 5 pounds in a week. I did this for a few months just to jump start my weight loss and then I started incorporating more healty foods and exercise into my diet. I started eating whole grains instead of going back to the sourdough breads and things like that. Always drink water. Be mindful of the little things you eat. Even the small bites can add calories. The best thing I discovered about low carb diets are that you can't cheat because if you do it will throw your body off track. Don' tthink of it as going on a diet but a lifestyle change. Adding this that your body needs and eliminating other things.

Your soon-to-be husband loves you the way you look right now, so don't focus on a certain size wedding dress. Focus instead on doing whatever it takes to help you lead a long, healthy, active life together!

Hi Jennifer!
We're pretty similiar! I'm trying to lose some weight (about 30+ lbs) before my wedding ceremony next fall! I'm following the calories set on here. I've kept off about 50lbs so here are my tips:
EAT AT HOME WHENEVER POSSIBLE. Cooking for yourself, you know what's in your food and aren't surprised by weight gain.
KEEP A PROTEIN BAR AND A BOTTLE OF WATER (or two) WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES! I call them "emergency rations" and stash them in my car. That way you won't be tempted if you're going grocery shopping or something - you won't go anywhere hungry, so you won't overeat.
DRINK YOUR WATER! AT LEAST 64 oz/day, but I drink 1/2 my body weight in ozs when I'm really losing weight.No, diet soda doesn't count towards this. And if you're drinking alcohol, drink 2 glasses of water for every drink.
FOLLOW THE THREE S's WHEN DINING OUT: My three s's are "Soup" "Salad" or "Split". Either I order a soup (CUP not bowl), a salad, or I split something. Splitting is my favorite way to go.
CREATE SOCIAL WORK OUTS! Call up your bridesmaids and say, "Hey, I need some help losing weight. Want to go for a weekly walk and catch up?" Most people are totally down for that (and they are happy to help)! Walking and talking is proven to be a great way to keep emotions in check, find solutions to problems, and connect!
ORDER TEA: I rarely drink a latte now - or even coffee. It's once a week for me. Opt for unsweetened hot teas. They are comforting and LOTS of delicious varieties out there. (I'm sipping on a Stash Ginger Peach tea right now that I love."
KEEP GUM AROUND: Sometimes ya just need to chew a bit. I keep a peppermint or cinnamon gum around to curb snacking and keep it healthy.

BUT HERE'S MY BIGGEST TIP (as a fellow bride)!
Close your eyes and envision the ceremony or reception. Picture yourself, your dress, etc clearly, as you are now. Now take some time and morph that image into what you'd WANT to see on your wedding day. For me, I know the back of my gown is a tied corset style w/ colored ribbon. I know I want that corset to tie in a V shape, rather than the wider shape it will be right now, I picture myself dancing with my groom, and what I want to look and feel like on that day while I work out. (This is great on an elliptical, because you can actually close your eyes and daydream w/o falling over.) Each work out or healthy eating decision is 1 step closer!

Hang in there! Health is possible! If you lose about 2lb/week, you'll be pretty darn close to your goal!

110 lbs in less than a year is a big goal! I know a lot of people on here don't like the Medifast program but my Mom lost about 50lbs on it.

I did Medifast for a while. You can keep the weight off if you carefully transition and do JUST WHAT THEY TELL YOU TO DO. There is no freedom, no slacking, etc on that program. I was unable to keep a majority of the weight I lost for that program off in the long term.

Just a thought - Is your intended overweight as well? work out together! My guy is my weight and wants to lose too, so we do Just Dance 2 together, go for hiking dates, etc. He's great support - afterall, he'll be there forever! Might as well start making healthy habits now!

May be easier for a guy to accomplish this but I am down 110 in 10 months so I know it can be done. I am 17 from target. The best way I found was 1) see yourself in the clothes you want to be in. 2) Imagine what people will say when you get there. That is motivation enough.

But then comes the day to day activity. I have killed myself exercising and have severly reduced calorie intake. I use this tool as a way of keeping disciplined. 20 miles a day on a bike and 1300 net calories a day which I normally am 300-500 under. I have been skipping dinner except on weekends but eat normal food. Omelettes, sandwiches etc.. You must stay focused and determined. Enter your food immediately into this tool. Do not say I will put it in later because you will forget. And when you see several items with the same description, pick the higher calorie one.

I can't tell you in the last couple of weeks how many people have come to me saying I look fantastic. How much did I lose. How did I do it. etc.. I am not one that looks for attention but it feels nice. I started buying myself some really nice "slim" work clothes. I just left Pink and will be buying some high end dress shirts. Just imagine how you will feel in your dress nice and thin.

I can tell you from personal experience, I was huge on my wedding and honeymoon. I look back and say what the hell was I doing. Keep your head down and realize it isn't a diet, it is a lifestyle change. Best wishes.

okay FIRST OF ALL! You can MOST DEFINITELY lose 110 pounds by May if you truly dedicate yourself to it starting immediately! I've seen people do it, I KNOW it is possible. It would change your entire life and I promise that nothing but amazing things would result. Your wedding day is going to be one of the most beautiful days of your life which you will remember forever, you know you want to look like a BABE in those wedding pictures. 110 pounds is a huge task. It can be done. It won't be easy. You truly have to WANT it. I briefly read through everybody elses comments and everyone has lots of good information for you. If there is one thing i will emphasize, its that successful weight loss is most definitely an entire lifestyle change. You are not on a "diet", but you are eating differently now. Healthy foods! Think of the foods that the Earth gave us, fruits and vegetables!! Avoid processed foods and as someone else said, eat at home as much as possible and when you cant, PACK!

Not sure how your money situation is but as your goal is so huge I would say it would be extremely beneficial for you to look into personal training. You can do it by yourself but from experience I can say that having a trainer will make it a heck of a lot easier!! At least in the beginning so you can learn different exercises and get into a routine. If it were me, I would want to look as fabulous as possible on my wedding day, and would probably consider opting for a smaller wedding and putting money towards training. Also, a session with a dietitian might be helpful.

If that isn't possible though, I would highly recommend finding a friend to do this with. Someone to hold you accountable. For 110 lb loss you will NEED to start doing cardio 5-6 days a week. You also need strength training to start building muscle! Muscle burns more calories than fat. Check out this website: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/index.html theres tons and tons and tonssss of awesome info on there!! Definitely make use of MFP ALWAYS!

This isn't for everyone, but google and read up on the prescription drug adipex. If it sounds like something you might be interested in, go have a chat with your doc (there are other similar medications that might also be beneficial). It could definitely jump start your weight loss.

Don't give up, it gets easier and easier. I just KNOW that you can do it.

hey, I echo what all the others have said... Hard work, nutrional eating, and excersize. May I suggest finding a curves workout center near you? It can be a bit expensive for a gym maybe, i don't know, but the support system there is amazing as well! And while I love MFP, there is just nothing like some face to face support and encouragement from people who see you often. good luck, and feel free to add me as a friend.

You can do it! Eliminate soda, sugar, anything white such as white bread white pasta flour and replace with whole wheat and grains. Eat almonds as snack, fruits and drink lots of H20! Work out at least 4 days a week. I have been working out to Zumba for the past 5 months and I have lost inches and weight. You burn 1000 calories in an hour! My zumba instructor has lost 60 lbs alone just working out to Zumba in a year. If you tend to eat a lot I would suggest buying Yogi Tea they sell them at Whole Foods markets and buy blueberry slim it gives you energy and curbs appetite. I drink it for energy but notice I'm not as hungry. I love Food but now I'm making better choices. Good Luck!