Looking to lose 8 kg, 17 lbs, in 8 weeks.
fruitily
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I know it's going to be hard. But that will have me down to normal BMI to attend a wedding. And I really want to be Normal BMI by then.
Will work hard. Will track every day. Will go running, biking and do my time at the gym. Will reach my goal weight.
Will work hard. Will track every day. Will go running, biking and do my time at the gym. Will reach my goal weight.
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What are your maintenance/lifestyle plans after the wedding?
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Are they going to weigh everyone at the wedding?
Seriously though, eat at a sensible deficit, get your exercise and don't be stressed about how much exactly you weigh in 8 weeks - it will drive you nuts. You can be lighter and feeling good for the wedding, it shouldn't be an absolute that you have to be a certain weight.10 -
I agree with @RAinWA
Why the sprint? With so little to lose, there are more pleasant and sustainable ways to get there.3 -
I know it's going to be hard. But that will have me down to normal BMI to attend a wedding. And I really want to be Normal BMI by then.
Will work hard. Will track every day. Will go running, biking and do my time at the gym. Will reach my goal weight.
You can only go to a wedding if you're 'normal' weight? Really? :huh:0 -
I completely understand the sense of urgency. I don't have an event coming up, but my smokin hottie of a husband is getting more buff by the day and I just had a strap bust off of my scrubs...my scrubs...which are meant to be loose to begin with *face palm* I am totally with you. Please feel free to add me as a friend!3
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We understand the feeling of urgency. But trust us, that's only in your head. If you're already invited, they will let you in.
8 kilos away from normal BMI means that you can't lose 1 kilo of fat per week.
If you want to work hard, work on your mindset. You will need honesty and accuracy when you log, and patience and determination even if you "only" can lose 1/4 to 1/2 kilo per week. Would you rather lose 1/2 pound per week, every week, or 2 pounds per week, never?6 -
@bikecheryl My plan is to keep going, probably at a slightly less stressful pace. My goal isn't to lose the weight, but to fit into the dress I'm supposed to be wearing, that was ordered a year ago before I broke my leg and spent 3 months on the couch eating crap and gaining a lot of weight. I say 2 months, because that will give me half a month to get the dress fitted if I fail.2
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@kommodevaran Yeah, I know. My problem is that I gained a lot of weight after breaking my leg. And now the dress that was fitted over 6 months ago no longer fits. I've set my goal two weeks before the wedding so I can get it fitted again if I fail.1
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@Sundaenia The post is a little hyperbole. Because if I can't lose all the weight, I'll just have the dress re-fitted. I just don't want to spend the money.2
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@TavistockToad My real goal is to get back to the weight I was when I was fitted for the dress I'm supposed to wear. And if I fail, I've got two weeks from my goal day to have it re-fitted.1
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@hippysprout In short; to avoid paying to have the dress refitted. I gained the weight in a little more then 6 months after breaking my leg. Now spot reduction isn't a thing, so I'll toss the dice and hope to lose the inches around my waist and thighs that I need.
If not I'll pay to have it fitted. Again.0 -
@TavistockToad My real goal is to get back to the weight I was when I was fitted for the dress I'm supposed to wear. And if I fail, I've got two weeks from my goal day to have it re-fitted.
or buy some spanx and a new dress that fits you now...3 -
@bikecheryl My plan is to keep going, probably at a slightly less stressful pace. My goal isn't to lose the weight, but to fit into the dress I'm supposed to be wearing, that was ordered a year ago before I broke my leg and spent 3 months on the couch eating crap and gaining a lot of weight. I say 2 months, because that will give me half a month to get the dress fitted if I fail.
Ahhhhh.... well now that makes sense. Sorry about the broken leg!
You sound like you have a plan, if you don't meet your goal you could come pretty close.
All I can say is just watch you don't over work the leg .... good luck!!
Oh and I'd love to see a pic of the dress since you mentioned it's a "theme" wedding, sounds cool!1 -
@TavistockToad I tried the dress on with spanks, it still didn't fit right. And if I show up in a different dress, and ruin the theme, the bride will kill me dead, stuff my corps into the dress, and weekend at Bernie me.3
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@bikecheryl The theme is ugly colours and shapes that makes me look worse than the bride I'll be standing behind.3
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@bikecheryl The theme is ugly colours and shapes that makes me look worse than the bride I'll be standing behind.
Hilarious !! Now you absolutely HAVE to post a pic.
How's your plan going ?.... it's been a couple of days.0 -
Alright I am invested in the story and I need to follow this to see if you succeed in fitting into the dress. Also, I would very much like to see a picture of the dress
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@bikecheryl The theme is ugly colours and shapes that makes me look worse than the bride I'll be standing behind.
I really do like your humor - you should do well here!0 -
@TavistockToad I tried the dress on with spanks, it still didn't fit right. And if I show up in a different dress, and ruin the theme, the bride will kill me dead, stuff my corps into the dress, and weekend at Bernie me.
Well obvs you'd get a dress that still fits the theme... I'm not a complete animal...0 -
@bikecheryl The water weight is draining away? Down 6 lbs. Eating around 1400 cal, drinking just one can of red bull a day, and it's a small one. I'm working way to much to exercise, but bike too (2 km) and from (13 km) work. Crossing my fingers that my bum will look nice, if nothing else.1
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@RAinWA Never mind, I have a photo that doesn't do the dress justice. The colour makes me look like a corpse, and the belt is too high and makes me look pregnant, and I can't zip it up in the back. That, and my *kitten* looks massive. But it doesn't really show in pictures, but my sister confirmed that it wasn't just in my head, I really did look that bad.
Edit: mfp censoring the word I used for buttocks makes the sentence look...dirty.
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Yeah, MFP substitutes "kitten" for words it doesn't like - makes for interesting sentences sometimes.
And I would not be "fond" of that dress either.0 -
Good news is it will make a nice table cloth after.1
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@RAinWA Never mind, I have a photo that doesn't do the dress justice. The colour makes me look like a corpse, and the belt is too high and makes me look pregnant, and I can't zip it up in the back. That, and my *kitten* looks massive. But it doesn't really show in pictures, but my sister confirmed that it wasn't just in my head, I really did look that bad.
Edit: mfp censoring the word I used for buttocks makes the sentence look...dirty.
But it's not your wedding, so suck it up2 -
@TavistockToad Exactly. I'll wear the dress, smile, and gush over the bride, all the while telling old aunts that no, I'm not expecting. I'm investing in some good spanks.
I managed to get out of wearing the shoes the bride wanted us all to wear, the broken ankle was a good excuse not to wear the heels.1 -
In the almost six years I have been on MFP, I have never felt the urge to follow the journey of someone who put a deadline on her weightloss goals.
Following. This is awesome. And that dress is... Um... Lacy.2 -
@Mouse_Potato I aim to please.2
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DAY 3: I didn't weigh myself this morning. After work I clocked in at 67,3 so a good 0,5 kg more then yesterday. I'm not crying into my porridge.
My biggest problem meal of the day have been porridge for lunch at work. There is no food scale at work, and I'm not packing lunch every day just so I can measure out my 40 grams of oats,10 grams of protein powder, and 10 grams of butter. For one I'll never remember it and end up with nothing to eat. Thinking about just buying a cheap scale to stash at work.
Also, drinking Red Bull from a glass makes it taste not so good any more. Maybe it's seeing the not found in nature colour.
My workout for the day was carrying my lazy niece a good 3 km. Not sure how much she weighs, but my arms are killing me since she refused to walk, refused to sit on my shoulders and instead demanded to be cuddled the entire way.1
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