05 BRIDES Weight Loss Motivation

Only one post per person and edit only that post, every time you have a motivation break through. Try to keep at TOP if you see it straggling in the 2 and 3 page bump it.

IT IS NOT EASY KEEPING THIS UP TOP!

I will start.

Workout 5 times a week
3 weight/cardio days
2 cardio

20 pounds to lose
Lost 2.5 already
17.5 more to go.

16 weeks to go

I love how all of you are so positive it is a big help for each other. WOOO HOO!!!! We can do it!!!
Everyone who posted so far Thank you. Just by writing it down is the best motivation

My dress didn't come in yet so I guess I have less than 16 weeks. I will make sure I update with right amount of time. Because the weight has to be off before the last fitting.

Message edited 2/26/2005 11:22:23 PM.

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Weight loss plan started three weeks ago!!!Since then...



Lost about 5 pounds!!!!Yea!!!
7 to go

Worked out 6 days this week!!!! And my body fat percentage went from 26.6 to 24.4!!!!

Message edited 3/5/2005 11:28:57 PM.

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OK- I REALLY should start this now...

My yearly membership to Curves is up on March 11th (but I moved in October, and do not go to this new one like I used to go to my old one) so I will see if Ladies workout express RIGHT NEAR ME is good... If not, will search for another gym, to see if I will ACTUALLY go...

I NEED to eat better also... FH is NO help, and that makes it hard... he won't eat healthier with me, and It's a pain to only prepare for one... I will try to convince him.

*Ideally* I would like to loose 20-30 pounds.. but Realistically I would like to loose 10.

Message edited 2/24/2005 9:47:58 PM.

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I will work out 5 times a week and cut down on my favorite (very bad for me) food.

3 days aeorbics
2 days toning

want to loose 10 pds

Results:
2/26 On my 2nd day and going strong! Achy but feel good.

3/2 The end of week 1 and I stuck to it. I am down about 4 pds but in the past I have always fluctuated around there so I am not too excited yet. I feel good and sticking to it.

Message edited 3/3/2005 9:42:17 AM.

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Only one post? Hope I remember!

WELL HELLO WEIGHT LOSS MOTIVATION GROUP LADIES!!!! (where's anti-bride i'm sure she'd love to get on in this action )

Okay, I've only got 2 months till my first fitting (I'm putting it off till first week in may) and 3 months till the wedding and i would LOVE to lose 20 lbs....SO

Am doing 2 snapple-a-day meal replacement shakes! One for breakfast, one for lunch and a "well balanced meal" plus a kashi bar to snack on throughout the day...

My gym schedule:

Monday: Yoga
Tuesday: Spinning
Wednesday: Cardio Jam/Weights
Thursday: Belly Dancing followed by Yoga!
Friday: Spinning
Saturday or Sunday: Weights or Yoga (depending on my schedule) though I probably won't work out those days

So that's my life....hope it works

RESULTS:

2/28 okay so i stuck to the schedule and even did 45 min of cardio on sat and sun plus some weights on sunday

3/2 went to ww today to weigh in, i went down 1.4!!!!! wooohoooo!!!

GOAL: ~20 lb loss
TOTAL LOSS: officially down 1.4 lbs!

Message edited 3/2/2005 3:04:50 PM.

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Ok I have 253 days left to get myself in shape.

I have started going to the gym again (last week) but this is my plan:

Work out at least 4-5 mornings a week (I go at 5am-yikes!)
Cut down on junk food (it's so hard!!) and eat healthier but I refuse to call it a Diet!!

I want to lose 20lbs....

I'll keep ya posted!

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I have 6 months till the wedding, and I decided to get rolling on the gym thing, FH joined synergy, but i cant go with him so,

My plan:
Join Curves- Go 3-4 times a week

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Okay-

3 months till my wedding!!

8 weeks until my first fitting.

following the weight watchers core plan for the last 2 weeks, and down 2.5lbs!

total weight loss goal: 12 lbs

fitness goal:
1)buff upper body for strapless dress!!!!!!!!!!!!
2) long island half-marathon on may 1

Workout routine:
-2 training runs during the week, currently at 45 mins duration but increasing every 2wks
-one weekend long run, increasing each week - this week 6 miles
-2 days cross-training each week - eliiptical trainer, rowing machine, swimming
-upper body weight training every other day

wow, it felt good to write that all down. somehow makes me feel even more accountable for it... thanks, girls! i think this thread is going to be very helpful

2/26: 6 mile run done!

Message edited 2/26/2005 1:56:17 PM.

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Thank you so much for starting this Naps!!!! We will deifnitely be able to find encouragement in eachother!

7 months til the wedding!
My goals:
-Lose 15 pounds
-Tone upper body for strapless dress
-Work out consistently: 3 days of Cardio (at least), 2-3 days of weights
-Portion control (doing Weight Watchers more or less) and no eating after dinner

Lost so far: 0

WE CAN DO IT!

****UPDATE****: Started Body For Life on Sunday, I am PSYCHED!!

Message edited 3/1/2005 9:07:19 PM.

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OK, I have 9 months til the wedding. I am eating healthier but as said before don't want to call it a diet since this is really how I should be eating.

I go to Curves 3 times a week most weeks and I am thinking of getting the billy blanks boot camp tapes for the other days.

I want to lose 15-20 more pounds by the wedding. My goal is bikini for Hawaii. Whether or not I will feel comfortable wearing it is a different story!

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2 months to go

10 pounds to go

Get to the gym ATLEAST three times a week (depending on job and wedding appts.)

Ill keep my fingers crossed.

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Where were you guys 2 months ago

Well, I started in early December, working out and watching what I eat. I have 8 days until my second fitting so really, I can't lose anything after that, I just have to maintain. But I can work out my upper body, which is what I'm trying to do.

These are the arms I want SO badly. I'll take her hair too

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7 months to go:

started weight watchers points system...LOVE IT..i fell off the wagon this week but still lost a pound..ive been doing it for 5 weeks..down 5. i want to lose about 10 more..good luck to all

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WW since November: lost 15 pounds. Been on and off but now I'm back on.

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Good idea!

Alright, I'm doing the Body for Life challenge:
Eating 6 portion sized meals a day (1 portion sized carb with 1 portion sized protein), strength training three days a week and aerobics three days a week with 1 free day. I'm doing it at a home gym and has been working out REALLY well in regards to shaping my body, I can see definite signs of muscle tone. I need to lose 30 pounds by September 24 (my 30th birthday). I am down three.

Okay this week was absolutely horrible. FH father came in who is a chef and his mother, who is a drinker of wine and a player of cards. Everything kind of unraveled when we went out to dinner but the best thing I did this week was throw out the scale! Since I'm strength training it was the worth thing for me. So its monday and I'll start again!

3/2: Okay so far so good! Down 3 pounds! I told you all I would throw away the scale and then cheated this morning to see how much I gained last week. All the working out must be doing well. Still loving it and over the weekend my sister (a skinny winny) told me that she could tell I was working out! woohoo! Only 30 more pounds to go

Message edited 3/2/2005 5:17:34 PM.

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Great thread!

5 months until the wedding, 3 months until my first fitting:

I lost 3 lbs since I started, and need to lose 10 more.

Need to amp up my workout from 2-3x/week to 4-5x/week;
Must eat better! No more junk food! Smaller meals!

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Another Body for lifer here.... I love this program!! I have done this on and off since 2000.

Semi-started 2 weeks ago but did not get all my workouts in (missed 3 weight sessions but did all the cardio) but followed the eating schedule properly. I have been consistent this past week and so far down by 5 pounds , another 5 to 10 to go depending on the level of tone I achieve.

Remember ladies as you build muscle the scale may not change that much but the inches will come off. It took me a long time to realize it's not what the scale reads but to use the bodyfat % instead.

I just need to keep my head focused and keep emotions in check (I love comfort food).... need to look great for the bachelorette party and the big day, ohhh and Italy too!!! Wow, so much to look forward to

Good luck to you all!!! We can all do it!!!


3/2: I am so happy.. I have made every workout session for my Body for Life program for the last 2 weeks and I have been eating properly. Down 1 pant size for sure but I can fit into one of the smaller ones too (so close)

Total loss since 2/21: 8 pounds (10 more to go)

Message edited 3/2/2005 9:26:30 AM.

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Goal: 20 pounds

Lost so far: 2

Pounds to go: 18

I am cutting portions, grazing throughout the day, and getting more protein and water.

Workout 3x per week.

Yoga 1x per week.


I'm thinking about joining weight watchers soon...

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Goal~ about 20 pounds

Wedding~ about 6 months

My Plan~

Curves~ 3-4 times a week

Pilates (tape) 3 times a week

Eat healthier, and portion control!!!

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Well here goes..... working out 4-5 times a week (elliptical, Pilates, Tae Bo, Power 90, Slim in 6, weight liftingI try to mix it up), cutting out all sweets for Lent, and trying to eat healthier.

So far nada results....been doing most of this since Sept. minus Holiday Season. I have real difficulty losing weight "on command"

I really would just like to lose 5-10 lbs.

Next step....cut out all drinking but not just yet

a little over 4 months to go!

2/25- FI bought me Yoga Booty Ballet since I wanted it...new video to try!

Message edited 2/25/2005 10:19:56 AM.

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Here goes...

Goal: Lose 25 pounds

Already Lost: 8 pounds

17 more to go...

I workout 4 times/week --cardio and weights...I think I am going to start working out 5 days/week...I also am really trying to watch what I eat and have been limiting my bread and pasta intake!
Realistically I would be happy losing another 12 pounds and not 17...

Good luck to everyone!

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bump!!!!

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OK.. well, first fitting is on Saturday, wedding is in 8 WEEKS!!

Goal: 8 to 10 pounds(8 real ones 2 or 3 stress ones)

What I do: Work out everday sometimes twice.. unless something gets in the way. Goal is to make sure I am exercising a minimum of 6 times a week- whether it is an hour work out (short) or complete workout- two hours

Diet: I follow a strict diet where I eat like 1000 to 1200 calories a day, 1200 only on BAD days. Balanced meals with all food groups represented.

Where I am at: I have been doing the gym off and on- been hardcore for a few weeks now-- the diet I usually follow all the time- but have been more strict lately. I have not really seen the scale move-- but, I have intensified everything lately so I feel like I will start to see a difference soon as it is more of a drastic change.

Message edited 2/24/2005 5:36:13 PM.

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Great thread...and great timing...I just got home from Rhode Island and 3 days of crazy eating...

My goal is to lose 10-15 pounds by April/May. I'm not getting married until November, but I want my spring clothes to fit!!!

I will continue going to the gym 2x a week, plus 1-2 more times. I will keep running 4 miles each time I go.

I will eat better and stop eating because I am bored. I will eat less snacks/bread and stop thinking about food!

We can all do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Message edited 2/24/2005 5:47:24 PM.

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OK, here goes--

Goal- lose 10-15 pounds by May

Eating-I really like weight watchers, but my problem is eating healthy. On weight watchers, i can eat mcdonalds and still lose weight. While that is wonderful, I really want to start eating healthy for myself. Also, I am going to try not to eat after 7:30 or 8:00

Excercise-I just started Tae Bo boot camp. Boy, did it throw me for a loop. I was hurting today, therefore I could not even do it. But I WILL do it again tomorrow


Good luck everyone!!!!!!!!!