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UHHH... weird random topic.. need tips please!

laurs
laurs Posts: 37 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
OK, so the thing is, I want to lose more weight but I don't want to lose more weight. Basically, I'm getting married next month and I already went in to get the dress altered (they will only do it a month before the wedding because brides' bodies will change so much). So they've measured exactly how much to take in, etc. So between now and the wedding, I don't want to get any "smaller" because I want the dress to fit perfectly. I'm at a very healthy weight right now too, which is good, and I think I'm pretty healthy.

However, I do still want to keep up the fitness and improve how I look. SO, I know I should work on toning. Do you guys have any tips on that? And how do I do it in a way that makes sure I'm not also "getting smaller"? Just want firmer, I guess? Tips, anyone?

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  • laurs
    laurs Posts: 37 Member
    OK, so the thing is, I want to lose more weight but I don't want to lose more weight. Basically, I'm getting married next month and I already went in to get the dress altered (they will only do it a month before the wedding because brides' bodies will change so much). So they've measured exactly how much to take in, etc. So between now and the wedding, I don't want to get any "smaller" because I want the dress to fit perfectly. I'm at a very healthy weight right now too, which is good, and I think I'm pretty healthy.

    However, I do still want to keep up the fitness and improve how I look. SO, I know I should work on toning. Do you guys have any tips on that? And how do I do it in a way that makes sure I'm not also "getting smaller"? Just want firmer, I guess? Tips, anyone?
  • ivykivy
    ivykivy Posts: 2,970 Member
    You can try a beginner fitness video Like denise austin or kathy smith. You usually use 5-7 pound weights. I'm not sure if you will stay the same though. Every body is different. Also try bodybuilding.com and http://exrx.net/Exercise.html
  • Frost
    Frost Posts: 312 Member
    Toning will change your shape. You may even gain a little weight but you will seem a bit smaller. I would just maintain until after the wedding if you're concerned.
  • amymeenieminymo
    amymeenieminymo Posts: 2,394 Member
    I would just try maintaining until the wedding. But if you're still concerned with losing and being smaller, can you possibly by a corset or something that will take up some room in the dress if you do get a little smaller and the dress doesn't fit perfectly anymore? Leave the tags on it so that if you don't end up using it, you can always return it.
  • elliott062907
    elliott062907 Posts: 1,508 Member
    I agree, just focus on toming and maintaining. Same work out routine and cals....
  • Skinnytime
    Skinnytime Posts: 279
    Is this a local bridal shop or a big chain? The reason I ask is that local shop will make accommodations for you. Ask if you can have the final measurements taken two weeks before the wedding, rather than a month.
    I dropped weight like crazy before my wedding. I have no idea why, but I ate like a lunatic, didn't work out and kept dropping pounds and size. I was under a 100 pounds when I got married and luckily my cousin was working on my dress, so I had my final fitting just days before the wedding.

    I don't think it should be a big deal for them the accommodate you. If it is, my suggestion is to up your calories a bit, cut back on some of your cardio and get a good pilates tape which will continue to keep you firm and limber.

    And don't gorge on your honeymoon! That was the beginning of the end for me...
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    If you are at a happy healthy weight, then maintain it is!

    Change you MFP info to maintainence (sp) and follow the numbers.

    I would keep a good eye on the scale until after the wedding, to be sure it isnt going up!

    :flowerforyou: Congrats on weight loss and getting MARRIED!!
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