My Wedding is in 30 days!!! HELP!!!

You'll have a great day, and feel even better if you're 30 days in and lose a few to get under 200. Consider it a life change not a quick fix. There's a lot you can learn on this site and people here to help keep you motivated. You can't lose 50 lbs in a month, but you can get yourself on the track to a healthy and happy life with your new husband. BTW, I'm getting married 5/21 and completely understand the stress!

I'm about 30 days from my wedding as well. I stopped drinking alchohol about 2 months ago because for me it leads to over eating and frankly is just empty calories in my opinion. Stick to your calorie goals and exercise. You won't be able to move mountains in 30 days but you will feel better about yourself on your big day and that's what's most important!

Don't stress it now. Your wedding day is about celebrating your love for each other and making a commitment to each other in front of your friends and family. One of the best things about our wedding was feeling bathed in the goodwill of all the people who came to share the day with us. They don't care what the number on the scale says on that particular day, why should you? If you want to lose weight, do it in a realistic, sustainable way. I hope you both have a fantastic day and a long, happy life together.

This was me at 6 feet tall 230/240 pounds. I can't recall the exact number and I already barely ate the week of and forgot to eat because of stress. My maid of honor was constantly asking if I ate when she was here. I didn't need added dieting. I wasn't at my goal weight but was happy with my pictures and happy during the day. I don't feel like my world ended. Dresses work miracles, makeup, hair, wedding glow, etc.

Don't do any crash dieting. Don't fall into the trap of what is offered because you'll lose less than you think and sacrifice more than you think.

I was like you. Wanted to lose more than 50 pounds to lose as my wedding crept closer and closer. Showers, cake tastings, rehearsal dinners, etc. don't help with those goals. If you crash diet, fast, cleanse, etc. you'll be ravenous when food is in front of you and take 2 steps back. And you don't want to look like a crackhead or a smoker on your wedding day from nutrient deficiency. What you can do now is make healthy choices. Fill up on veggies, make smoothies in the morning with lots of green veggies and supergreens powder, protein, blueberries, greek yogurt, chia, etc. Start your day with that and a giant glass of water. Drink water and eat green leafy veggies all day IN ADDITION to lean proteins like salmon, tuna, grilled chicken, etc. at meals eat double veggies and meat. Make healthy choices from here until then and you'll have glowing skin and lose weight in the process.

Hit the gym. 3 days in a row, day 4 get a massage and give your muscles a break. Repeat. Alternate weights and cardio each day and work the muscles that are least sore. park at the back of the parking lot at work, take the stairs when you can, find any way you can to stay active. You're not going to be an expert in 30 days but seek help if you need it from a trainer. If you're at the gym doing something for an hour 6 days a week that's progress.

At this point, stay away from the scale it will just make you crazy. Don't think about losing weight. Think about eating healthier, sustainable changes, adding activity and having a wonderful wedding. The rest will fall into place.

Have a wonderful wedding!

you can study on the treadmill? impossible for me lol. bike maybe.

Sarahb29 wrote: »

With only 30 days just do your best to maintain your weight now so you can still fit into your dress. Eat healthy and focus on getting things in order for your big day. Enjoy your wedding and start a diet after your honeymoon

I'm in the "don't mess with the fit" camp. Enjoy your glorious day. So much has led up to this, just relax, be yourself and have fun. Easier said than done lol but give it a shot

emmycantbemeeko wrote: »

jaynee7283 wrote: »

Am I the only in the camp of "just enjoy your wedding date - your fiance loves you the way you are so no need to stress out about it"?

You have enough going on planning the wedding that you don't need to add the stress of trying to lose ANY kind of weight before the wedding.

I feel a lot better in general at a higher weight but eating and moving well and losing steadily than I do at a lower weight but sedentary and gaining.

I'll echo these two : your fiance, your friends and family love you the way you are. And... I feel a lot better mentally if I am exercising. Saved the weight loss for after the wedding. Enough stress already preparing for it I would think

Jozzmenia wrote: »

you can study on the treadmill? impossible for me lol. bike maybe.

Sure..bike or elliptical work better. You can also get a set of portable bike peddles to put under your desk--they sell them at Walgreens.

Has your dress already been altered to fit you? If so, please be wary about losing even a few lbs because it could cause a last minute crisis with a dress that won't stay up! With only 30 days to go you can definitely feel better by eating well and being active but please don't put pressure yourself at an already stressful time. Enjoy your day and marrying your love!

There's a post circulating around reddit at the moment which is a cautionary tale on why attempts at last minute weight loss can be a very bad idea indeed. As the tale goes a bride used shakes to get rid of some bloating and on the day 'gambled on a fart and lost' while wearing a very expensive gown, shape wear and only having access to a portajohns... Carnage followed.