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Thanks everyone! I'm super motivated now! <3 Good luck to everyone on your weight journeys.

Thanks @toadqueen. I definitely will be happy! I no longer fit in the wedding dress I purchased years ago, so that is why I am trying to lose quite a bit. I've already lost about 20lbs. Luckily for me, my dress is a corset back, so I have more wiggle room. I haven't incorporated an exercise program yet (besides 40 minutes…

Great info everyone. Thanks! @deksgrl, I know exactly what you mean about that.

Thank you for your feedback. @nvsmomketo , I usually tend to lose easily. My problem is, it comes back quickly :P . I'll keep your input in mind. @radiii , I have heard that people on Atkins induction (<20g) tend to lose a bit faster. I had a month off the bandwagon so I just restarted this week. I need to lose, bmi/health…

While many brides like to lose weight for their wedding, it is by no means necessary. It should be a personal choice. I know when I originally purchased my dress, the woman doing alterations was really rude about my weight and how I looked. She was Asian, so I think part of it was cultural. Either way, it is not good for…

Hello group! I am also doing low carb to get into shape for my wedding (we are aiming for December 2015). I have to make sure I can fit into the dress I have. I currently cannot. Luckily for me, it is a corset back, so I have some flexibility there. I think I'm at least 30lbs away from fitting into it and looking good.…

Ice Cream & soft bread (e.g. like what they use for oil/vinegar).

When I started MFP about 4 years ago, I weighed 220lbs. When I started really using it again about 2 months ago, I was 250lb. I have lost 22lbs in 2 months, but MFP still showed 0lbs lost because it goes by the weight you started. So, I edited my initial entry to 250lbs. This made me feel a lot better. I felt like the…

1) Get down to a size 8/10. 2) Feel healthier 3) Start dancing/theater again 4) Rock the world!

I enjoy eatting low carb. I feel healthier overall and I am satisfied. The first few weeks are strict but I essentially eat meat, eggs, dairy, veggies, and I will start incorporating more fruits on phase two. That sounds fairly balanced to me. My carbs are from healthy veggies instead of bread and sugar. I've lost inches,…

Do you feel like it hampered you at all? I completely forgot about the fact that I am unable to customize at the event I am going to. I have been eating under 50carbs for about 3 weeks but I've been on induction for a week. I don't feel any carb cravings though. I wonder if I should just go to phase 2 after tonight....

Make sure to eat enough. If you eat too little your body will try go into survival mode. Also, weight fluctuates constantly. Do you weigh yourself at the same time of day? I can fluctuate by a pound or two depending on the time of day I way. Also, muscle is heavier than fat. Measure yourself in inches, not pounds. Do you…

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Your scale may be unlevel or there may be something leaning on it. I've had that happen when I move mine.

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Well said! Every body has it's place in the world. Why make someone feel stupid or bad for trying to achieve something they would like? Body shaming isn't an answer. Tact is a desireable skill.

I definitely HATE that about my jeans :3

I agree with " " If you come from a place of unconditional love, you're able to handle and discuss the things that may not sit well with you. Your girlfriend was raised to have some hang ups/insecurities regarding her relationships or food. Does her family put an unnecessary influence on being thin? Were they poor at one…

Check your BMR. You may need to increase from 1500 calories. I try to eat lots of small snacks that keep me full throughout the day. I eat nuts/jerky for a snack during the day and I try to incorporate high fiber and protein for my breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The more fruits and veggies you eat straight, the better…

From what I've read, the amount lost v.s. the sizes lost is directly in proportion to the amount you have to lose. The less you need to lose, the more you'll notice. Example: 1) Girl needs to lose 15lbs to go from a size 6 to a 4. 2) Girl needs to lose 40lbs to go from a size 20 to a size 16. The smaller the sizes get, the…

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I always had issues with this...then I was diagnosed with asthma. It made sense! Cardio is one of the #1 asthma triggers. Have you been tested for it?

Gotcha. Thanks for clearing that up. I knew it didn't make me lose fat but I was a little unclear exactly how much of a difference I would see regarding strength/muscle growth/healing between work outs if I increased my protein intake. The protein keeps me full longer though, so that helps with the fat loss indirectly. In…

Thanks! I'll check those out. I intend to keep the this up long term. My event is an excellent motivator though. It is very glamorous and it is my chance to pull out all the stops for my "red carpet look."

Wow! Good for you! That's awesome. That's around where I would like to be size wise and I want to get to "healthy" BMI too. I know that I am physically a lot heavier than I was (by about 30lbs) at the same size (14) in HS. I am not sure how that will effect my actual weight number. I just want to feel comfortable in my…

Thanks everyone for being so supportive and offering great feedback! I definitely want to continue losing weight and getting in shape regardless of my September goal. I'd love to make some significant progress by then but any progress is better than where I started. Just from the 1 1/2 weeks I've been training with my…

Can I increase my efficiency if I strength train daily? I really am looking to lose inches rather than weight because that is what will effect my clothes for the performance. I want muscle weight, not fat weight. I am going to increase my protein too -- Hopefully that will help. Will that make a difference in the rate at…

Thanks everyone! This information is really helpful. I'm sure I'm not the only person to have this question. I'm trying to lose weight as while dieting and doing cardio. I have moderate/severe asthma, especially when I do any endurance cardio so I can't be quite as agressive as I would like. I am really enjoying stength…

Thanks. That gives me a better idea of what to expect. I don't really like muscle definition anyway. I'd much rather have a smooth/lean looking body than see the ripple of individual muscles. Thank you for your feedback. If all else fails, I'll just wear something with sleeves...but I would love the opportunity to wear…