Pre-wedding/post wedding

yelley77 Posted: Oct 24, 2008 02:29 PM

Pre-wedding/post wedding

so, while getting dressed this morning I was a little sad. I've gained about 5 pounds since the wedding and my skin looks like crap. Before the wedding i was taking such good care of myself; drinking only water, doing my daily face cleaning with all good products, working out about 4 days a week... now i'm lazy, my clothes feel a llittle snug, my skin looks AWFUL (it's so read and blotchy)... i have very sensitive skin and as soon as it gets cold out, my rosacsia (sp) acts up...

Once i get motivated I know i'll be ok, it's just getting there that is hard. I should also mention that since we got home from the huggymoon, DH has been traveling every week and only comes home on weekneds, so i'm a little depressed about that... i think that is why i have no motivation..

Anyway, i just wanted to know if anyone else had things change drastically from pre-wedding to post wedding?

csaburro Posted: Oct 24, 2008 02:31 PM

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oh I hear you, I have gained 8-10 pounds and just feel all around ugly! I too was working out a lot and I am still working out but not as much and just eating all the wrong foods - hence the weight gain!

MikeandJess Posted: Oct 24, 2008 02:35 PM

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I've definitely gained weight and I've been eating like crap. I don't even remember what the inside of my gym looks like, it's been that long.

yelley77 Posted: Oct 24, 2008 02:40 PM

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Posted by MikeandJess

I've definitely gained weight and I've been eating like crap. I don't even remember what the inside of my gym looks like, it's been that long.

me too. The last time I was at jazzercise was the Tuesday before my wedding. I'm ashamed.

And since Joey is away all week and only here on the weekends, i try to see my friends then so i can be with him when he is home, which means lots of beer, wings, eating out, etc.

I'm going to try my best to work out tonight. Once i get back into it, it'll be easy, i just need to get motivated again!

Bride908 Posted: Oct 24, 2008 02:48 PM

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I feel the same way. I tried getting back into the gym this whole week and only made it there twice. We are finally going on our honeymoon and leaving this weekend and Im so mad that Im going with a belly bulge.

All my clothes are tight. It stinks.

On the plus side since your DH is away so much - I have a similar situation. DH works alot of 3-11 shifts so he is not home when I am. Thats more motivating for me to just get out when he's not home. When he's home I dont want to do anything but hang around with him. Maybe you can try that?

Browneyesncute Posted: Oct 24, 2008 02:53 PM

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i had a big weight struggle before my wedding never lost the weight but managed to find my confidence again....than on my HM i gained 10lbs,,,,, no matter what i do , the weight just doesnt come off

yelley77 Posted: Oct 24, 2008 02:57 PM

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Posted by Bride908

I feel the same way. I tried getting back into the gym this whole week and only made it there twice. We are finally going on our honeymoon and leaving this weekend and Im so mad that Im going with a belly bulge.

All my clothes are tight. It stinks.

On the plus side since your DH is away so much - I have a similar situation. DH works alot of 3-11 shifts so he is not home when I am. Thats more motivating for me to just get out when he's not home. When he's home I dont want to do anything but hang around with him. Maybe you can try that?

I'm usually so good with motivating myself and staying in shape. I'm going to start back up again tonight!!!

lucky1010 Posted: Oct 24, 2008 02:58 PM

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I've been eating ALL junk! I was out with my mom last week and we both got candy for halloween...What I should have done, was bought something I don't eat, but instead I bought Take5's, Nutrageous and Peanut M&M's.... And now... the bag is almost gone... So what do I do?
Go buy another 3 bags... this morning I go to get a granola bar, and I see DH got into the new bag!
Before the wedding, we were eating so healthy, now... not so much...

yelley77 Posted: Oct 24, 2008 02:59 PM

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Posted by Browneyesncute

i had a big weight struggle before my wedding never lost the weight but managed to find my confidence again....than on my HM i gained 10lbs,,,,, no matter what i do , the weight just doesnt come off

you looked amazing on your day, Linda!

shcole08 Posted: Oct 24, 2008 03:10 PM

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I feel so gross and bloated

AR31 Posted: Oct 24, 2008 03:23 PM

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it's disgusting.. i actually lost some weight right after the wedding.. stress of moving into our new apt. and everything but now its all back.. i never had such horrible breakouts even as a teenager and i just want to cry when i look at myself..

i need to get back into the same regimen.. i have no excuses.. DH is at work most evenings, so its just me.. and its not like i cook greasy food or eat out all the time..

i need serious someone to kick my arse to get it moving again..

kirstenjk Posted: Oct 24, 2008 03:36 PM

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I don't think I have gained any weight but I definitely have not kept up with my daily face cleansing beyond taking off my makeup at night. I totally see a difference and have to get back on track. I haven't gotten a manicure or pedicure in ages. My beautiful nails are non-existant.

It's laziness - pure and simple!!!

wifetobe Posted: Oct 24, 2008 03:43 PM

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I hear ya!!! I gained so much on my honeymoon alone with all that amazing food!!! Then when we got home..still eating like crap!!! Now we are trying to Conceive...so I feel like...what's the point in trying to lose weight now.. I know horrible attitude!!!!

HamptonsBride Posted: Oct 24, 2008 03:59 PM

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it happens to all of us...Dh left a week after our wedding for 3 months for work...i was sad, lonely & eating left over wedding cake everynight...haha. I gained all the weight i lost for the wedding back..but now I am back on track, running, working out & eating better and lost all the weight again...allow yourself some slack..and you'll get back to being happy again!

yelley77 Posted: Oct 24, 2008 04:03 PM

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Posted by HamptonsBride

it happens to all of us...Dh left a week after our wedding for 3 months for work...i was sad, lonely & eating left over wedding cake everynight...haha. I gained all the weight i lost for the wedding back..but now I am back on track, running, working out & eating better and lost all the weight again...allow yourself some slack..and you'll get back to being happy again!

thanks, I needed that. While laying in bed eating chips and cheese i convince myself it's ok... i'm sick of my pity parties, though. It's GOT to stop.

NapaValleyGirl Posted: Oct 24, 2008 05:12 PM

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Umm, I've been horrible with food. I've been indulging in all the foods I denied myself before the wedding. I'm afraid to hit the scale.
Last weekend, I had a HUGE burger at Rare with cheese, a side of cole slaw and parmesean truffle fries.

I forced myself to go to the gym once this week when I used to go to the gym at least 5x a week.

This week I also proceeded to eat a huge bowl of penne vodkaand the big hunk of Manchego cheese i bought for 'US' well, I'm the only one eating it. Oink oink.

MayWeddingGrl Posted: Oct 24, 2008 05:28 PM

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Oh, wow, I'm so glad I can across this post... I thought I was the only one this has happened too. most of my friends that have gotten married lost the weight and kept it off, whereas I've gained back all the weight plus 5 extra pounds. I've been feeling really down in the dumps lately and decide to go back to the gym. Went for the first time on Tuesday since I got married and its been 3 days and I'm stil really sore!!

kristi313 Posted: Oct 24, 2008 05:31 PM

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yeah i've been at work all day with my top button of my jeans undone b/c pants that fit me last week, not so much this week!

kristin597 Posted: Oct 24, 2008 05:39 PM

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I'm right there with you. I'm reading your post, nodding my head and shoving guacomole down my throat. I honestly think it's just a mental thing. Like, we watched what we ate and did with our bodies for so long for the wedding and now that the wedding is over the pressure is kinda off. Don't get too down on yourself. Try to ease yourself back into a workout routine and you will feel better. You still look fab