Wedding is in less than 2 weeks..help!
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You also don't know anything about the OP's current physical stats. If she only has a few pounds to goal, a 1000 calorie deficit could put her way below MFP recommended allowances and be very unhealthy.a 1000 deficit per day will get rid of 4 pounds in two weeks, I don't know why anyone would say it's impossible.
For 2 weeks.
Still a horrible idea.
....and a passed out bride at the altar.
That wouldn't be an enjoyable wedding week - so much stress already, why under-eat and make yourself sick? I say eat at maintenance, wear the shapewear if you feel you must - but seriously? Sounds like just jitters. There's a lot to do in that week that leads up to the wedding. I would want to be well-fed and well-rested.0 -
You also don't know anything about the OP's current physical stats. If she only has a few pounds to goal, a 1000 calorie deficit could put her way below MFP recommended allowances and be very unhealthy.a 1000 deficit per day will get rid of 4 pounds in two weeks, I don't know why anyone would say it's impossible.
For 2 weeks.
Still a horrible idea.
I said better to enjoy the two weeks @.@ but that it's possible. A little over the top people.
Not if people lurk in this thread and cycle through the posts and reads posts "doing 1000 calorie deficit a day for 2 weeks" is acceptable way to lose weight fast..
So no not so over the top (sorry).5 -
Did you not know you were having a wedding?14
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A spray tan won't make your dress fit better if it is too snug or flatten your tummy so I'm not sure why that is being suggested.
Watch your sodium intake, get some shapewear.
Just eat, sleep and exercise normally. Less than 2 weeks to your wedding is not the time to change your diet dramatically or do new intense exercise things.
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allisonwalkernj wrote: »Thanks for the feedback! I guess the motivation to lose a little weight is more for my comfort in my dress. It is quite form fitting and I have a little tummy that I would love to try and flatten out. Sounds like if I cut carbs a bit maybe losing a little water weight might work.
Spanx!
Don't push yourself too hard for the wedding or you'll look tired and grumpy...not worth it.2 -
ValerieMartini2Olives wrote: »Did you not know you were having a wedding?
I don't think that's the reason!
My guess - During the final fitting OP felt the dress was a little tight around tummy area.. so I guess that's why she's asking.. It's common to have a final fitting before the wedding to be able to alter the dress if necessary... and it is not done weeks in advance..
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You could drop water weight the day of/night before but you'll be uncomfortable that morning, and as soon as you eat you'll start gaining back and just be ticked off again.
I say stick to a deficit, get a fake tan, suck in, and be sure to have nice posture on the day of. Enjoy.0 -
What weight do you think you can lose in two weeks anyway?? Fat? Muscle? Water?
Yeah, be miserable for the next two weeks, eating crap or wear yourself out excessively exercising. Perhaps by dehydrating your brain you won't realize no one is noticing anything but the bags under your eyes and thinking why does she look so bad on such a happy occasion?
Does your dress have vertical stripes? It's an optical illusion that makes you look thinner. Better illusion than delusion.0 -
allisonwalkernj wrote: »Thanks for the feedback! I guess the motivation to lose a little weight is more for my comfort in my dress. It is quite form fitting and I have a little tummy that I would love to try and flatten out. Sounds like if I cut carbs a bit maybe losing a little water weight might work.
With 2 weeks to go, what you need to do is get the right undergarments. Having said that, I've taken an inch off the waist temporarily by coating the area with a lotion containing caffeine, wrapping with plastic wrap, covering with an ace bandage and a tight cami, then going to bed. That sort of pulls water out of the area. Make sure you aren't allergic to the body lotion though.
So relax for now, eat to nourish your body, work out as usual, manage your stress. Buy shapewear!
Day of, wrap it up for a few hours as above, then shower and get into your shapewear. Slight temporary modification.
Also realize that NOBODY but you cares about a little tummy on you on your wedding day, for goodness sake. Literally nobody will notice, at all, they will just see you all pretty and bride-ey. I cannot remember ever noticing that on anybody.1 -
allisonwalkernj wrote: »I know this isn't particularly the healthiest way to go about things but I have a bit more weight I would like to loose before my wedding in a week and a half. Can anyone recommend a quick fix to drop 5 or more lbs in such a short amount of time? I am planning on lifting 4 times this week and adding in additional cardio when I have the chance. So hopefully make it to the gym 5 or 6 days this week. I am already a pretty healthy eater and really don't want to "starve" myself to drop the weight. Any help is appreciated! Thanks!
stop dieting for events and make changes that will last a life time...
you can't make any noticeable changes in two weeks, and in all honesty you should of started three months ago at a minimum.1 -
A spray tan won't make your dress fit better if it is too snug or flatten your tummy so I'm not sure why that is being suggested.
Watch your sodium intake, get some shapewear.
Just eat, sleep and exercise normally. Less than 2 weeks to your wedding is not the time to change your diet dramatically or do new intense exercise things.
Totally, as my florist and my mother recommended, you don't want your wedding photos to look like someone else is marrying your OH. And eat a decent breakfast and a moderate amount of water before the ceremony, you don't want to faint and weddings contain a LOT of standing around.
Get some shape-wear if you're uncomfortable about your tummy, and to feel doubly better feed your bridesmaids lots of cake.
Also unless you normally have a spray tan, I wouldn’t. My darling friend was persuaded to have it done and she looked so orange compared to her guests it looks ludicrous now. On your wedding you want to look like the best version of yourself, not someone else.
ETA: Also don't screw with your make up too much, IMO a severly contoured face makes you look like tony the tiger from some angles!5 -
There is no healthy way to do this; but the RFL by Lyle McDonald is a systematic crash diet that will at worst help you drop a few lbs of water weight and at best some fat as well.0
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allisonwalkernj wrote: »I know this isn't particularly the healthiest way to go about things but I have a bit more weight I would like to loose before my wedding in a week and a half. Can anyone recommend a quick fix to drop 5 or more lbs in such a short amount of time? I am planning on lifting 4 times this week and adding in additional cardio when I have the chance. So hopefully make it to the gym 5 or 6 days this week. I am already a pretty healthy eater and really don't want to "starve" myself to drop the weight. Any help is appreciated! Thanks!
Have you had your final dress fitting? If you have, then you shouldn't be trying to lose weight or it might not fit right... that being said, you won't really lose much in a week and a half... low carb will help you drop water weight.1 -
You also don't know anything about the OP's current physical stats. If she only has a few pounds to goal, a 1000 calorie deficit could put her way below MFP recommended allowances and be very unhealthy.a 1000 deficit per day will get rid of 4 pounds in two weeks, I don't know why anyone would say it's impossible.
For 2 weeks.
Which could lead to fatigue, dizziness, and even a possibility of fainting during the ceremony.
2 weeks will not do that. Long term starvation does that, as in years.1 -
I'm sure your photographer has a great photo edit app to smooth out anything needed. You'll be a beautiful bride, just enjoy every minute and enjoy your day. 2
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Colorscheme wrote: »
You also don't know anything about the OP's current physical stats. If she only has a few pounds to goal, a 1000 calorie deficit could put her way below MFP recommended allowances and be very unhealthy.a 1000 deficit per day will get rid of 4 pounds in two weeks, I don't know why anyone would say it's impossible.
For 2 weeks.
Which could lead to fatigue, dizziness, and even a possibility of fainting during the ceremony.
2 weeks will not do that. Long term starvation does that, as in years.
Not sure where you get that from, I can get fatigued and faint (and grumpy) if I undereat for one day. Two weeks would be horrible, especially combined with lack of sleep from pre-wedding nerves.
Take care of yourself, OP. You need the energy.12 -
Colorscheme wrote: »
You also don't know anything about the OP's current physical stats. If she only has a few pounds to goal, a 1000 calorie deficit could put her way below MFP recommended allowances and be very unhealthy.a 1000 deficit per day will get rid of 4 pounds in two weeks, I don't know why anyone would say it's impossible.
For 2 weeks.
Which could lead to fatigue, dizziness, and even a possibility of fainting during the ceremony.
2 weeks will not do that. Long term starvation does that, as in years.
you don't think that severly undereating for even a day or two (let alone a week and a half) could lead to diziness and fatigue??2 -
Colorscheme wrote: »
You also don't know anything about the OP's current physical stats. If she only has a few pounds to goal, a 1000 calorie deficit could put her way below MFP recommended allowances and be very unhealthy.a 1000 deficit per day will get rid of 4 pounds in two weeks, I don't know why anyone would say it's impossible.
For 2 weeks.
Which could lead to fatigue, dizziness, and even a possibility of fainting during the ceremony.
2 weeks will not do that. Long term starvation does that, as in years.
Maybe you've never undereaten for several days, but I have. And from my experience, and others that I know, the symptoms I listed are quite common with undereating for a few days in a row.
Years of starvation will cause a lot more problems than feeling dizzy.4 -
Colorscheme wrote: »
You also don't know anything about the OP's current physical stats. If she only has a few pounds to goal, a 1000 calorie deficit could put her way below MFP recommended allowances and be very unhealthy.a 1000 deficit per day will get rid of 4 pounds in two weeks, I don't know why anyone would say it's impossible.
For 2 weeks.
Which could lead to fatigue, dizziness, and even a possibility of fainting during the ceremony.
2 weeks will not do that. Long term starvation does that, as in years.
Maybe you've never undereaten for several days, but I have. And from my experience, and others that I know, the symptoms I listed are quite common with undereating for a few days in a row.
Years of starvation will cause a lot more problems than feeling dizzy.
In my experience, they're common following a few days of undereating as well, especially if you're already stressed and potentially not sleeping as well (or as much) as you normally do. Again, not like you'd ever find yourself stressed and sleep-deprived in the two weeks prior to your wedding.3 -
Low carb will drop a few quickly especially off tummy , but it will be mostly initial water weight. Be sure to research so you keep your electrolytes up. Plus be prepared to have a couple pounds water weight woosh pop back on when you consume carbs again unless you love it and decide to stay on it longer.0
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