I'm looking for a new challenge! 2012 brides?!?!

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Hello all!

So my Wedding is in 144 days and I need to lose at LEAST 50 more lbs by May 19th! So I am looking for a group of people that are looking to lose as much or more! Now The subject states 2012 brides but really anyone that wants to join or has a challenge already in the works, I'm down. My dress came in on Christmas eve (Merry Christmas to me!!! lol), I ordered it in a size smaller and WANT to have to get it altered 2 sizes smaller or have to send back for the smaller size! I figured with 5 (4 1/2) months to go looking at 10 lbs a mth isn't a bad goal to shoot for! I have mini goals set in place for me but I can always use more support and I am a very competive person so I like challeges!!! If you have a challenge aready or want to start one with me, please let me know!

In the past I have just done a amt loss each week, I wouldn't mind doing a amt of cal's burned or miles, I just need support and motivation! I've never started one so I'm not sure how so if anyone would like to take the reigns I will pass it over to you, Just need to get started!

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  • Kirsty_1984
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    Im getting married dec 2012...and would love to fit a size 12 dress.At current with the size i am just now i think it will more than likely be a size 16-18 that i will have to get.So last week i just started the ea sports active 2 9 week programme on the wii.I haven't noticed any weight loss (as of yet) but saying that,i did only start it last week so i will need to give it time to work.The work outs are fab and they deffinetly let me work up a sweat so here's hoping (fingers crossed..lol).
  • mfrancesmo
    mfrancesmo Posts: 3 Member
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    I'm IN!!!!!!

    Our date is 21st July 2012 and I would like to be significantly smaller by then :-)

    Have not got my dress yet actually going to try on in the shop on the 7th Jan and to try and get an idea for what will suit me :-)
  • Skyrocket123
    Skyrocket123 Posts: 149 Member
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    Me too. I'm getting married 30/6/12.
    I'v hurt my back at the moment (herniated disc) but am still eating the right amount of calories and can't wait to get back to some exercise!
    Can we start a proper group?
  • oOLiveYourLifeOo
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    I'm in also!

    We're getting married September 1, 2012

    My wedding dress is a size 18, but can be sized down two sizes smaller. I weigh in at 241 right now and I'd like to weigh in at 200 by the time of the wedding! Let's get this going :D
  • Scatterdragon
    Scatterdragon Posts: 225 Member
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    My wedding is in 2013, but I am hoping to be done my weight loss in June of 2012. I am in... There is also a Brides to be group, if any of you want in there.
  • LowCarbsHighHopes
    LowCarbsHighHopes Posts: 15 Member
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    I'm in, so how do we do this?

    I'm currently at 220 (coming from 243) and I'd like to have lost atleast 60 lbs, preferably 80, by July 25th.. I want to tie the knot in Vegas, but I'm not booking any tickets until I get to 175 to prove that I'm dedicated....

    I think doing a challenge with tracking miles or calories burned would be great, because I always try to challenge myself & beat my previous record.
  • SarahBrown1979
    SarahBrown1979 Posts: 229 Member
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    Cool if you all want to go to this group and join than we can get things started, thanks oOlive**!!!

    Also any of you can add me as a friend! I will accept you if you posted on this!
  • NicolioRussell
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    Hello all!

    So my Wedding is in 144 days and I need to lose at LEAST 50 more lbs by May 19th! So I am looking for a group of people that are looking to lose as much or more! Now The subject states 2012 brides but really anyone that wants to join or has a challenge already in the works, I'm down. My dress came in on Christmas eve (Merry Christmas to me!!! lol), I ordered it in a size smaller and WANT to have to get it altered 2 sizes smaller or have to send back for the smaller size! I figured with 5 (4 1/2) months to go looking at 10 lbs a mth isn't a bad goal to shoot for! I have mini goals set in place for me but I can always use more support and I am a very competive person so I like challeges!!! If you have a challenge aready or want to start one with me, please let me know!

    In the past I have just done a amt loss each week, I wouldn't mind doing a amt of cal's burned or miles, I just need support and motivation! I've never started one so I'm not sure how so if anyone would like to take the reigns I will pass it over to you, Just need to get started!

    Okay, so totally doable if you really push yourself....

    HOWEVER... I wanted to give a little personal insight and play devil's advocate.... I just got married in October, so I thought I'd provide perspective.

    Getting married is CRAZY hectic and stressful. Try and focus on overall health and fitness and NOT a number. If you focus on a specific number, you will likely be even more stressed out and may end up disappointed if you do not meet your goal. I would suggest that you shoot for losing 25 pounds in 5 months. That will probably be more realistic, and if you lose more, you will be pleasantly surprised!!!

    Good luck! My birthday is May 18th and I am shooting to lose around 30 pounds. It's going to take a lot of work, but I know we will both be successful!
  • SarahBrown1979
    SarahBrown1979 Posts: 229 Member
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    Hello all!

    So my Wedding is in 144 days and I need to lose at LEAST 50 more lbs by May 19th! So I am looking for a group of people that are looking to lose as much or more! Now The subject states 2012 brides but really anyone that wants to join or has a challenge already in the works, I'm down. My dress came in on Christmas eve (Merry Christmas to me!!! lol), I ordered it in a size smaller and WANT to have to get it altered 2 sizes smaller or have to send back for the smaller size! I figured with 5 (4 1/2) months to go looking at 10 lbs a mth isn't a bad goal to shoot for! I have mini goals set in place for me but I can always use more support and I am a very competive person so I like challeges!!! If you have a challenge aready or want to start one with me, please let me know!

    In the past I have just done a amt loss each week, I wouldn't mind doing a amt of cal's burned or miles, I just need support and motivation! I've never started one so I'm not sure how so if anyone would like to take the reigns I will pass it over to you, Just need to get started!

    Okay, so totally doable if you really push yourself....

    HOWEVER... I wanted to give a little personal insight and play devil's advocate.... I just got married in October, so I thought I'd provide perspective.

    Getting married is CRAZY hectic and stressful. Try and focus on overall health and fitness and NOT a number. If you focus on a specific number, you will likely be even more stressed out and may end up disappointed if you do not meet your goal. I would suggest that you shoot for losing 25 pounds in 5 months. That will probably be more realistic, and if you lose more, you will be pleasantly surprised!!!

    Good luck! My birthday is May 18th and I am shooting to lose around 30 pounds. It's going to take a lot of work, but I know we will both be successful!


    Thanks dear! I am going to push myself as hard as poss!!! Big trouble spots are my arms and I agree on the Healthy part of it, I so far have lost a total of 25 lbs since June and then with the help of MFP lost 15 of those lbs. I'm eating right (with the exception of christmas eve and day) I do my best and if I do cheat I log it, I log everything so I hold myself accountable for those cal's ! Congrats on your wedding! please feel free to add me, could use a friend to keep me in check! lol
  • annanoel21
    annanoel21 Posts: 87 Member
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    Hello all!

    So my Wedding is in 144 days and I need to lose at LEAST 50 more lbs by May 19th! So I am looking for a group of people that are looking to lose as much or more! Now The subject states 2012 brides but really anyone that wants to join or has a challenge already in the works, I'm down. My dress came in on Christmas eve (Merry Christmas to me!!! lol), I ordered it in a size smaller and WANT to have to get it altered 2 sizes smaller or have to send back for the smaller size! I figured with 5 (4 1/2) months to go looking at 10 lbs a mth isn't a bad goal to shoot for! I have mini goals set in place for me but I can always use more support and I am a very competive person so I like challeges!!! If you have a challenge aready or want to start one with me, please let me know!

    In the past I have just done a amt loss each week, I wouldn't mind doing a amt of cal's burned or miles, I just need support and motivation! I've never started one so I'm not sure how so if anyone would like to take the reigns I will pass it over to you, Just need to get started!

    im getting married oct 20, 2012 and have 70 lbs to lose. I would love to join a challange with other brides! We can support each other to lose for our big day!
  • annanoel21
    annanoel21 Posts: 87 Member
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    Hello all!

    So my Wedding is in 144 days and I need to lose at LEAST 50 more lbs by May 19th! So I am looking for a group of people that are looking to lose as much or more! Now The subject states 2012 brides but really anyone that wants to join or has a challenge already in the works, I'm down. My dress came in on Christmas eve (Merry Christmas to me!!! lol), I ordered it in a size smaller and WANT to have to get it altered 2 sizes smaller or have to send back for the smaller size! I figured with 5 (4 1/2) months to go looking at 10 lbs a mth isn't a bad goal to shoot for! I have mini goals set in place for me but I can always use more support and I am a very competive person so I like challeges!!! If you have a challenge aready or want to start one with me, please let me know!

    In the past I have just done a amt loss each week, I wouldn't mind doing a amt of cal's burned or miles, I just need support and motivation! I've never started one so I'm not sure how so if anyone would like to take the reigns I will pass it over to you, Just need to get started!

    im getting married oct 20, 2012 and have 70 lbs to lose. I would love to join a challange with other brides! We can support each other to lose for our big day!
  • Steffyss
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    I am getting married on May 26th 2012. I set a goal in october to lose 50lbs by the wedding. I went from 327lbs to 307lbs! I still have a long way but I made it through 3 Thanksgivings, 3 birthday parties, and 2 christmas's and still managed to lose it so I think I can do it! My dress wont come till March and I am hoping that they have to do MAJOR alterations. :)
  • SarahBrown1979
    SarahBrown1979 Posts: 229 Member
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    I am getting married on May 26th 2012. I set a goal in october to lose 50lbs by the wedding. I went from 327lbs to 307lbs! I still have a long way but I made it through 3 Thanksgivings, 3 birthday parties, and 2 christmas's and still managed to lose it so I think I can do it! My dress wont come till March and I am hoping that they have to do MAJOR alterations. :)

    Awesome work so far! Congrats on your loss! Come join the group, there is a link above!
  • Natashaclr
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    I would love to tag along. I was suppose to get married last year but my Boyfriend hurt his knee and required extensive repair so of course a wedding was the last of our worries. So were planning for 12/12/12 which is his 30 bday and our 10 year anniversary. I reached my goal last year and the last few months gained back 18pounds. I would love to get down to a size 9.

    Starting weight: 199
    Goal weight: 160 or size 9 dress
    Height: 6ft.
  • Natashaclr
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    I would love to tag along. I was suppose to get married last year but my Boyfriend hurt his knee and required extensive repair so of course a wedding was the last of our worries. So were planning for 12/12/12 which is his 30 bday and our 10 year anniversary. I reached my goal last year and the last few months gained back 18pounds. I would love to get down to a size 9.

    Starting weight: 199
    Goal weight: 160 or size 9 dress
    Height: 6ft.
  • SarahBrown1979
    SarahBrown1979 Posts: 229 Member
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    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/429818-jan-challenge-for-brides-to-be-2012

    Join us on this challenge!! Glad to have ya and friend me if you'd like!
  • ms_bendel
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    I'm getting married the same day!!! Looking to go from 190 tO 150! Add me if you'd like!!!