Weight Loss

Well, I'm new to the forums, but figured I would post something.  I'm almost 25 years old and have a wedding less than a year away.  I've got until April of 2009 before I have to fit into the wedding dress that I already bought ... that doesn't fit.. Smart plan, right?  Buy a dress that's too small, and that will give you the motivation that you've been looking for to slim down and become healthy.  But it's hard! lol  I'm freaking out a little bit now. 

When I got the dress, It didn't zip all the way, but I loved it.  It's a size 12 and I wear a 16 currently.  I'm so frustrated being over weight and absolutely need to slim down so that I can wear this beautiful dress down the aisle.  I have about 70 pounds to lose before I am at my personal goal weight of 150. I know I could go below that and really be at an ideal weight, but honestly 70 lbs is a LOT.....and it seems like it's almost unreachable.  I'm looking for any one who can maybe give some encouragement....keep me staying focused. 

I started doing slim fast again.  It has been years since I did it, but it worked in the past...and for me, I need that kind of structure.  Knowing that I can only have an optima shake in the morning and at lunch and then a nice dinner, that helps me to not cheat.  I started on Monday and am down about 4 lbs.  My fiance is doing it with me, so that helps.  It's frustrating that he eat more than me and still lose wieght when I'm struggling.  But that's okay... I'll do it. 

Things I know I need to work on is #1...increasing my activity.  After work I really don't feel like working out or doing much of anything physical, but I know that HAS to change.  And it will.  I also have to work on my portion control when dinner comes around.  By that time I'm just so glad to see real food in front of me..  I do bring fruit for a snack during the day and I drink a ton of water.  So I'm sure it will all help. I just want to make sure that I don't get discouraged.

If anyone wants to keep in touch or share some success stories that would be great. 

Thanks! Yeah, I know I have to stick with it even after the fact. I am hoping that once I see that change, I won't want to go back and somehow it will click that you can't eat like you used to.  I hear you with the binging.....my hardest thing right now is just trying not to pig out when dinner comes around and i have "real food" lol 

Down to 212.5 today! I can't wait to be under 200.  I did have some chips yesterday.....but I worked out afterwards. lol  This weekend is going to be really hard.  We're having a BBQ on Saturday and I know that day is going to be full of things I shouldn't eat.  But I'll just get right back on track and stay focused!

Well, I'm scared to weigh myself.....so I'm putting it off.  Memorial Day weekend was horrible!  I ate and drank way too much.  So that's why I don't want to step on the scale.  Yesterday I went back to my slim fast and healthy eating, so maybe I'll brave it and step on the scale tomorrow. 

Hey! Congrats on the engagement! I am waiting for mine to ask any day...4 years later he better be asking. I did Slim Fast when I was in a senior in college. It worked really well. I kept if off for well over a year, but weight is starting to creap back. I would say when I finished Graduate School and got a "real" job has done it. I am going to the store tonight and plan on getting some shakes, fruit and lean cuisines. That is what I did in college. I snaked on sugar free jello and pickles then also. I only drank water and only allowed myself to have alcohol once a week. I am going to do the same this time. I want to loose 20 pounds...30 if I am daring! I want to set small goals...10 to 12 pounds per month. Oh yeah...I am also planning to work-out 2X per day...by breaking it up you don't have to spend so much time at the gym. Good luck!

Hi there! Congrats on your engagment. I just got engaged too. Our date is June 6, 2009 . I noticed we had similar stats I'm 5'4, 204 lbs, 25 years old... i'd like to lose 70lbs before the wedding also so I thought maybe we could encourage each other. I've tried slimfast in the past but just currently started weight watchers because i've had more success with it in the past however i've never had to lose this much before! Well anyways good luck and message me if you would like.

wvfamdoc2b, that's great.  Congrats to you too!!! Man, it was a bad weekend for me.  It is so hard for me to stay on track during the holidays. I need to make a serious change tho -- i'm running out of time!!! lol  How's weight watchers working out?  I've never tried it, but I hear it works pretty well.  I just don't have much money and from what I've heard it kind of expensive.  I got up early this morning and worked out for a little bit before going to work.  I gotta do that every morning and then work out more in the evening too. 

I was down 3.5lbs last Friday at weigh in but then my extended weekend of festivities (the 4th and my fiance's bday was the 7th) I've prob gained that back! However I was back on track yesterday and went to the gym for an hour and a half and there are no more holidays coming up soon so hopefully I can get serious with no hang ups. It's got to be exciting already having your wedding dress. I've been looking online and can't wait to go try some on but I'm making myself weight til i lose at least 20lbs first (that's my 10%). That can be my reward to look forward to. Well good luck this week.