Wedding weight loss challenge!

dmmarie21
dmmarie21 Posts: 254 Member
edited September 30 in Motivation and Support
Hey everyone. This is my first challenge. I am nervous because I'm not sure how to "host" a challenge, but, I really need motivation to lose this weight! I would like to lose as much as I can before I take my dress in to get it altered (It is already too big, so, might as well make it a little bigger, make them work for that money :laugh: )
Nothing specific, I probably won't create any charts (but if someone wants to, that is great! :glasses: ) Just let me know if you want to join, your starting weight, goal weight and reason for wanting to lose it! My dress fitting is the end of September, so, I plan to lose as much as I can by then!!! If you have any tips/recipes or just advice, feel free to share it on here for everyone.

Danielle
SW: 212
GW: 165
Reason to lose: To be healthy enough to start a family, and just feel GOOD for once!
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  • Jamcnair
    Jamcnair Posts: 586 Member
    I'll join....I'm going to be getting married next spring, hopefully...I'm trying to lose about 15 pounds and tone up!

    SW: 137.8
    GW: 120-123
  • Amo_Angelus
    Amo_Angelus Posts: 604 Member
    SW 165.4
    GW 145/150

    Getting married next September
  • tiggerfan
    tiggerfan Posts: 71
    I'll join,
    Getting married next August, already got my dress, but wanna make sure it looks a bit better than it does now.
    I need to loose bout 11-16lbs to get me to my goal weight,
  • klnguyen80
    klnguyen80 Posts: 11
    I'd love to join to...I'm getting married next July.

    SW: 177
    GW: 130-140

    Just want to be back to my normal self! Feel comfortable and be able to start a family!
  • hlavers
    hlavers Posts: 32
    I'm in too :) Getting married September 2012 and starting my wedding dress hunt in a month :)

    SW:213
    GW:175
  • roxyjo1
    roxyjo1 Posts: 29
    I'm getting married in 2 months! I don't have that much to lose, but it's crunch time now.
    CW 125
    Gw 115-118
  • hpygirl64ColleenLinder
    hpygirl64ColleenLinder Posts: 146 Member
    Congrats to all of you for your upcoming weddings, how exciting! I post positive food and tips for thought daily and your welcome to friend me. If any of you want additional support or accountability, suggestions, or free fitness or nutrition guidance I'm here for you so just ask... Colleen (Seattle)
  • angela828
    angela828 Posts: 498 Member
    I'll join!
    Getting married in July!

    I'm going dress shopping mid-September so I'd like to be between 165 and 160 by then.. reach 150 eventually.. see how I feel and then decide how much more I want to lose before the wedding! Ideally, around 130-140 will probably be my UGW and I hope to be there by next spring :)
  • Fochizzy
    Fochizzy Posts: 505 Member
    I am not getting married this year, I am getting married in 2013, but I am losing weight so I can fit in my grandmother's dress. There are a lot of ways we can do this challenge: teams with goals (where every team makes a blog), bf% reduced comparison, food challenges, exercise challenges, elimination challenges. Just a general check in and support every week. Sorry I am intensely involved (debatedly too involved) in an 8-week elimination challenge at the moment!
  • Fochizzy
    Fochizzy Posts: 505 Member
    Oh and I am losing weight to fit in my grandmother's dress. I am 194.5 and I want to be 160. I want to be at my goal weight by next May so I can start the fittings for my Grandmother's dress
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    I'm in too :) Getting married September 2012 and starting my wedding dress hunt in a month :)

    SW:213
    GW:175

    I found that the biggest incentive was starting looking for a dress. I figured if i bought it first and then started losing weight i probably wouldnt keep it off becasue i know the dress fits anyway, and looks ok as it is.

    This way, i know that i have to maintain the weight i am now, or be less or it wont fit!
  • Louise12
    Louise12 Posts: 389 Member
    yay love this! getting married this november! first dress fitting in sept 15th! id like to be at 140 by then! 4 pounds to go!
  • Louise12
    Louise12 Posts: 389 Member
    feel free to add me fellow brides to be!
  • Egro2313
    Egro2313 Posts: 2 Member
    I'm in as well. I'm getting married June of 2012 and have just now started trying to find the perfect dress! Good luck and congratulations to all you other brides to be!!

    SW=185
    GW=130-140
  • eliz_in_pink
    eliz_in_pink Posts: 278 Member
    I'll join :)

    First time ever publically posting my weight... *nervous* buuuut....

    SW: 231
    CW: 161 (loss of 70 pounds)
    GW: 130

    I'm getting married May 19, 2012 <3 I already bought my wedding dress when I was 231 pounds and had no intention of ever losing weight until I saw how hideous I looked in pictures a few months later. Then, I decided enough was enough and now... well, I'm a MFP addict :) Haha.
  • jenniferpro89
    jenniferpro89 Posts: 11
    I'm totally in! My wedding is in 3 months on November 12th and I need to get down atleast 20+lbs so it's definitely crunch time!


    SW: 250
    WW: 210
    GW: 190
  • dmmarie21
    dmmarie21 Posts: 254 Member
    I'm getting married in 2 months! I don't have that much to lose, but it's crunch time now.
    CW 125
    Gw 115-118

    I hear ya! I am getting married November 11. I would like to be at my goal weight but. that isn't going to happen overnight lol.
  • dmmarie21
    dmmarie21 Posts: 254 Member
    I am not getting married this year, I am getting married in 2013, but I am losing weight so I can fit in my grandmother's dress. There are a lot of ways we can do this challenge: teams with goals (where every team makes a blog), bf% reduced comparison, food challenges, exercise challenges, elimination challenges. Just a general check in and support every week. Sorry I am intensely involved (debatedly too involved) in an 8-week elimination challenge at the moment!

    I think that a food challenge sounds fun, although, I am not completely sure what that is. lol. Maybe a cooking challenge or something as well? Like, everyone cooks with a certain item and comes back with their healthy recipes? As well as check in and support.
  • treymac
    treymac Posts: 5 Member
    I would love to join.. I am getting Married Sept 1st 2012, I am going dress shopping in october. I am trying to lose 75lbs by next year if not more. Looking for some support or buddies as I am doing this alone and would love some tips and suggestions.
    :)
  • dmmarie21
    dmmarie21 Posts: 254 Member
    Cooking challenge for the week!

    Eggplant! :wink:

    post your favorite eggplant recipe, pictures if you would like. Good luck!
  • hlavers
    hlavers Posts: 32
    I would love to join.. I am getting Married Sept 1st 2012, I am going dress shopping in october. I am trying to lose 75lbs by next year if not more. Looking for some support or buddies as I am doing this alone and would love some tips and suggestions.
    :)

    We're getting married the same day!! FUN :)
  • Egro2313
    Egro2313 Posts: 2 Member
    I think I found my dress yesterday!! I'm going to keep looking for a bit, and then I have to get my mom, grandma and sister to see it! I would love to go down a size before I even order the dress! Good luck girls!!
  • Fochizzy
    Fochizzy Posts: 505 Member
    I think I found my dress yesterday!! I'm going to keep looking for a bit, and then I have to get my mom, grandma and sister to see it! I would love to go down a size before I even order the dress! Good luck girls!!

    THAT IS AWESOME! Good for you.

    In terms of eggplant recipies I am afraid I would not touch an eggplant with a 10 foot pole. My diet recipe--never buy it I think its icky!
  • dmmarie21
    dmmarie21 Posts: 254 Member
    I made this last night..it was so good! Even if you don't like eggplant!

    2 small/med eggplants (unpeeled)
    1 "flax egg" (1 TBSP ground flax seed dissolved in 3 TBSP water)
    Panko crumbs
    Spices of your choice

    Cut the eggplant into short french fry like strips. Coat in flax egg, dip in panko, seasoned with spices. Place on cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray, sprinkle with sea salt (optional), bake in the oven (I did 450, but didn't time them) until crispy. Serve warm.
  • mrscampbe11
    mrscampbe11 Posts: 46 Member
    Hello All!

    I'm getting married Sept 14 2012 and would love to be a part of this challenge group.
    CW 81.8kg
    GW 68kg (or thereabouts)
    Height 5'6"
    (Sorry, Australian so I have no idea about my weight in lbs, I think it's just under 30 to lose.)

    I have just booked my first dress shopping next Thursday and have no idea about what type of dress I want - the more I look the more confused I get. What styles are you guys going for?
    Oh, and fiance hates eggplant so no recipes from me I'm afraid, although I do like a good ratatouille.

    Amanda x
  • dmmarie21
    dmmarie21 Posts: 254 Member
    Hello All!

    I'm getting married Sept 14 2012 and would love to be a part of this challenge group.
    CW 81.8kg
    GW 68kg (or thereabouts)
    Height 5'6"
    (Sorry, Australian so I have no idea about my weight in lbs, I think it's just under 30 to lose.)

    I have just booked my first dress shopping next Thursday and have no idea about what type of dress I want - the more I look the more confused I get. What styles are you guys going for?
    Oh, and fiance hates eggplant so no recipes from me I'm afraid, although I do like a good ratatouille.

    Amanda x

    My fiance hates eggplant too! But he actually liked this! The dress that I am wearing is a halter style with beading and a long train. There are sooo many to choose from, but, you will know once you find the right one!
  • matticrew
    matticrew Posts: 65
    SW: 182
    GW: 135
    Reason to lose- To be toned and fit
  • Jenlwb
    Jenlwb Posts: 682 Member
    Sign me up!!!! I'm getting married in...um.... about 6 weeks? Yikes!!!! I had my dress made, it's a little snug on the hips, and it'll look better if my stomach is flatter, so i'm partway thru Jillian's RI30 prog right now. My weight is ok, just the composition needs to change! I have spanx as back-up ;)

    I feel like I should be really freaking out right now, but i think i'm channeling my nerves into working out.
  • mrscampbe11
    mrscampbe11 Posts: 46 Member


    My fiance hates eggplant too! But he actually liked this! The dress that I am wearing is a halter style with beading and a long train. There are sooo many to choose from, but, you will know once you find the right one!

    Maybe I'll start *sneaking* in eggplant and see where it gets me.

    I forgot to say why I wanted to lose weight - other than health reasons, I don't want to feel self conscious on the one day in my life when I won't be able to hide from the camera. I want to be confident that I don't have to fret about my bingo wings, double chins, stomach rolls etc. I don't want to be perfect, I just want to be able to relax and enjoy myself.
  • dmmarie21
    dmmarie21 Posts: 254 Member


    My fiance hates eggplant too! But he actually liked this! The dress that I am wearing is a halter style with beading and a long train. There are sooo many to choose from, but, you will know once you find the right one!

    Maybe I'll start *sneaking* in eggplant and see where it gets me.

    I forgot to say why I wanted to lose weight - other than health reasons, I don't want to feel self conscious on the one day in my life when I won't be able to hide from the camera. I want to be confident that I don't have to fret about my bingo wings, double chins, stomach rolls etc. I don't want to be perfect, I just want to be able to relax and enjoy myself.
    \

    Those are all good reasons! I agree with being able to relax and enjoy yourself! I feel like even now, I am constantly tugging at my clothes or looking in the mirror.
    As far as "sneaking" things in. Let me tell you, I have become a PRO! lol. My fiance gets his son every other weekend, and when he is at his mom's, he eats processed JUNK constantly, so last night, I got onto my fiance about continuing the habit when he picks him up (McDonald's for breakfast, pizza for lunch, pizza for dinner, gummy worms (the whole bag) for a snack)..He is just so used to eating that garbage that nothing else "satisfies" him...or so he thinks ...bahaha. I proved my point tonight. I made lasagna (vegan, and it tasted just like the original.), he even helped with the tofu ricotta! For dessert I made peanut butter blondies with chocolate ganache (also vegan). he also helped with these and LOVED them. the ganache is also made with tofu. For a snack later, we made banana "ice cream" and made a magic shell topping! All healthy stuff, vegan, and he completely had NO idea that what he was eating was actually GOOD for him. SO if your fiance has a hard time eating healthy, don't be afraid to sneak things in! there are a lot of great recipes on www.peasandthankyou.com, as well as in this blogger's book! The MANY things that I have made from there taste so wonderful, you wouldn't know they were vegan, or healthy!
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