2014 Brides 'Official Weight Loss & Keep It Off' Thread
Original post by Soon2BeMrsMango
Hi Ladies. I know some of us talked about having an official weight loss thread, so here it is. I think we should start by introducing ourselves, how much we want to lose, how we plan to do it, etc.
I guess I'll start.
I'm Kristin, 25. I am a Weight Watchers Lifetime member, I lost 30 lbs last year. I've gained about 10 back & want to get them off ASAP before I gain it all back like I have in the past. The winter is the hardest time for me to stay on track. My true issue with weight loss is exercise. I HATE IT!! I can never get into it & that is my goal this year. To lose the weight & get toned. My overall goal is to lose 10 lbs & feel comfortable in a bikini. I haven't worn one since high school.
I think each week we should post our weight loss/gain & what we are doing to stay active.
We can do this ladies with the support of each other!
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I did the Dr. Oz two week rapid weight loss diet. It's almost the end of the two weeks, and I'm not going to weigh myself until Saturday. I want to be surprised. But, today I'm in a pair of pants that haven't fit me in almost a year!!
That's awesome. That is always an awesome feeling when you fit back into clothes you haven't fit into in so long. I have a goal pair of pants I have been hanging on to determined to get my butt back into lol. Let us know what your results are Saturday!
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down 2 lbs since Jan 2. I am very happy about this. If I can lose 2 lbs a month I will be under my goal come the wedding. I have had two rough weeks and am really looking forward to getting back to the gym tomorrow. I start a pliates/bootcamp next mon/thurs for the month of feb so that should add to my gym sched even more. it really is crunch time! boudoir pics are 4/3! ahhh!
That's awesome Kristin, especially with all that you have going on atm. I think you'll look fabulous for your boudoir shoot!
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I haven't been on here in way to long, and since my wedding is officially less than 8 months away I realized I had to get back in the swing of things. So I'm back!
Is anyone using MFP - and wants to be friends? Trappedinadream - add me!
luckyerialc! :)
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Posted by Alimm729
I did the Dr. Oz two week rapid weight loss diet. It's almost the end of the two weeks, and I'm not going to weigh myself until Saturday. I want to be surprised. But, today I'm in a pair of pants that haven't fit me in almost a year!!
Congrats that amazing!!!
What is the Dr. Oz two week rapid weight loss?
This is the link to Dr. Oz's page with all of the info:
You can download the printable sheets from there. I will say this, the first few days are hard. Days 3 and 4 were REALLY hard. You HAVE to be determined. Once you get past those days, it's a breeze. I'm discovering that I like vegetables I never knew I did. It's definitely the easiest diet I've ever been on. And to be honest, I'm not stopping after two weeks. I'll add in some whole grain carbs and some dairy here and there, but for the most part, this is how I eat now. I haven't had dairy, carbs, sugar, caffiene, alcohol, NOTHING in almost two weeks. I always said I would die without bread. But look at me, I'm alive!
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Posted by Alimm729
Posted by dariamarie2
Posted by Alimm729
I did the Dr. Oz two week rapid weight loss diet. It's almost the end of the two weeks, and I'm not going to weigh myself until Saturday. I want to be surprised. But, today I'm in a pair of pants that haven't fit me in almost a year!!
Congrats that amazing!!!
What is the Dr. Oz two week rapid weight loss?
This is the link to Dr. Oz's page with all of the info:
You can download the printable sheets from there. I will say this, the first few days are hard. Days 3 and 4 were REALLY hard. You HAVE to be determined. Once you get past those days, it's a breeze. I'm discovering that I like vegetables I never knew I did. It's definitely the easiest diet I've ever been on. And to be honest, I'm not stopping after two weeks. I'll add in some whole grain carbs and some dairy here and there, but for the most part, this is how I eat now. I haven't had dairy, carbs, sugar, caffiene, alcohol, NOTHING in almost two weeks. I always said I would die without bread. But look at me, I'm alive!
This is great- thanks!! I think I'm going to try this!
ASemderWedding
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Posted by Alimm729
Posted by dariamarie2
Posted by Alimm729
I did the Dr. Oz two week rapid weight loss diet. It's almost the end of the two weeks, and I'm not going to weigh myself until Saturday. I want to be surprised. But, today I'm in a pair of pants that haven't fit me in almost a year!!
Congrats that amazing!!!
What is the Dr. Oz two week rapid weight loss?
This is the link to Dr. Oz's page with all of the info:
You can download the printable sheets from there. I will say this, the first few days are hard. Days 3 and 4 were REALLY hard. You HAVE to be determined. Once you get past those days, it's a breeze. I'm discovering that I like vegetables I never knew I did. It's definitely the easiest diet I've ever been on. And to be honest, I'm not stopping after two weeks. I'll add in some whole grain carbs and some dairy here and there, but for the most part, this is how I eat now. I haven't had dairy, carbs, sugar, caffiene, alcohol, NOTHING in almost two weeks. I always said I would die without bread. But look at me, I'm alive!
It looks like it was a contest and it's now closed (and no longer view-able). Congrats for doing it though!!I'm not sure I could give up my daily Starbucks :-/
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Only lost .4 this week. was disappointed because I had my wisdom teeth out and thought i'd lose more. tonigth is my cheat night and then i need to get back on the horse ... haven't been too disciplined lately, which is why my loss has been so slow.
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Only lost .4 this week. was disappointed because I had my wisdom teeth out and thought i'd lose more. tonigth is my cheat night and then i need to get back on the horse ... haven't been too disciplined lately, which is why my loss has been so slow.
It's still a loss which is great!! Try and be happy about that (even though I know it's hard) and you can get right back on track! I def know the feeling I got the flu this week and couldn't eat....thought I would just be loosing tons of weight but ever since I got better my appetite has been huge!!! I have def gotten off track the last few days and need to get myself together.
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Only lost .4 this week. was disappointed because I had my wisdom teeth out and thought i'd lose more. tonigth is my cheat night and then i need to get back on the horse ... haven't been too disciplined lately, which is why my loss has been so slow.
It's still a loss which is great!! Try and be happy about that (even though I know it's hard) and you can get right back on track! I def know the feeling I got the flu this week and couldn't eat....thought I would just be loosing tons of weight but ever since I got better my appetite has been huge!!! I have def gotten off track the last few days and need to get myself together.
i lost 4lbs the last time i had my wisdom teeth removed and managed to keep it off, so i was pretty disappointed. but - you're right!
back on track now!
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Only lost .4 this week. was disappointed because I had my wisdom teeth out and thought i'd lose more. tonigth is my cheat night and then i need to get back on the horse ... haven't been too disciplined lately, which is why my loss has been so slow.
You are still losing which is great!!
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I did my 'official' January weigh-in this morning- Down 2.6 lbs. Overall very happy with the results this month. If I can keep up this monthly weight loss until the wedding I will be SO happy! I fell off the gym wagon the last two weeks but thank God I didn't fall off the wagon when it came to eating too. I had quite a routine going & then FH's grandfather was put in hospice & ultimately passed away on Martin Luther King Day. It takes a lot for me to get into a gym routine and of course once I broke it- 5 days off turned into 12 days. So Back to the gym I go tonight determined to get my routine going again.
How was your month ladies?
ETA: I am so glad this sunday is my last 'football sunday' my family & I get together every sunday and watch football allllll day & eat bad! Last one coming up until next year! thank god. Once i'm married I can get fat right?!
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I'm up like 3 lbs since a week and a half ago... I have been gaining like .3-.5 lbs everytime I check, but I'm doing spin 4x a week and lifting. I know that alot of people say spin burns alot but it also tones your arms and legs a ton.. My clothes are still getting smaller and my stomach is flat and getting firm, so I'm just thinking I'm gaining muscle at this point. I'm wondering if I should stop looking at the scale and just start measuring inches around my waist!
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Posted by Soon2BeMrsMango
I did my 'official' January weigh-in this morning- Down 2.6 lbs. Overall very happy with the results this month. If I can keep up this monthly weight loss until the wedding I will be SO happy! I fell off the gym wagon the last two weeks but thank God I didn't fall off the wagon when it came to eating too. I had quite a routine going & then FH's grandfather was put in hospice & ultimately passed away on Martin Luther King Day. It takes a lot for me to get into a gym routine and of course once I broke it- 5 days off turned into 12 days. So Back to the gym I go tonight determined to get my routine going again.
How was your month ladies?
ETA: I am so glad this sunday is my last 'football sunday' my family & I get together every sunday and watch football allllll day & eat bad! Last one coming up until next year! thank god. Once i'm married I can get fat right?!
I feel the same way. I've been eating clean the last two weeks, but I've given myself permission to cheat a little on Sunday. And starting Monday, I'm getting into a work out routine too. I was going to wait until tomorrow to weigh in, but I couldn't help myself this morning! lol! I'm down 17lbs total!!! I don't want to cheat too too bad because I want to be able to say I lost 20lbs!!
And good job staying on track with so many distractions (sorry to hear about FH's grandpa)! It's so hard sometimes!
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Posted by Soon2BeMrsMango
I did my 'official' January weigh-in this morning- Down 2.6 lbs. Overall very happy with the results this month. If I can keep up this monthly weight loss until the wedding I will be SO happy! I fell off the gym wagon the last two weeks but thank God I didn't fall off the wagon when it came to eating too. I had quite a routine going & then FH's grandfather was put in hospice & ultimately passed away on Martin Luther King Day. It takes a lot for me to get into a gym routine and of course once I broke it- 5 days off turned into 12 days. So Back to the gym I go tonight determined to get my routine going again.
How was your month ladies?
ETA: I am so glad this sunday is my last 'football sunday' my family & I get together every sunday and watch football allllll day & eat bad! Last one coming up until next year! thank god. Once i'm married I can get fat right?!
This was my favorite berry motivation today sooo true I printed it out and stuck it where I can see it everyday. haha I love it! I told fh i was like if I get to my ultimate goal after the wedding all the fall treats i love that i deprived myself of I'm allowed to eat after the wedding but if I gain 15lbs back then you need to stop me lol. So I have a wiggle room of fat pact with me and fh.
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Posted by Alimm729
Posted by Soon2BeMrsMango
I did my 'official' January weigh-in this morning- Down 2.6 lbs. Overall very happy with the results this month. If I can keep up this monthly weight loss until the wedding I will be SO happy! I fell off the gym wagon the last two weeks but thank God I didn't fall off the wagon when it came to eating too. I had quite a routine going & then FH's grandfather was put in hospice & ultimately passed away on Martin Luther King Day. It takes a lot for me to get into a gym routine and of course once I broke it- 5 days off turned into 12 days. So Back to the gym I go tonight determined to get my routine going again.
How was your month ladies?
ETA: I am so glad this sunday is my last 'football sunday' my family & I get together every sunday and watch football allllll day & eat bad! Last one coming up until next year! thank god. Once i'm married I can get fat right?!
I feel the same way. I've been eating clean the last two weeks, but I've given myself permission to cheat a little on Sunday. And starting Monday, I'm getting into a work out routine too. I was going to wait until tomorrow to weigh in, but I couldn't help myself this morning! lol! I'm down 17lbs total!!! I don't want to cheat too too bad because I want to be able to say I lost 20lbs!!
And good job staying on track with so many distractions (sorry to hear about FH's grandpa)! It's so hard sometimes!
That is amazing!!!! Congrats. Definitely healthy clean superbowl snacks you can have. I pinned on pinterest some like the buffalo cauliflower, clean buffalo chicken (which is just chicken breast baked in hotsauces.) Clean nachos I found on pinterest. keep it up girl you're doing amazing.
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Posted by cets1290
I'm up like 3 lbs since a week and a half ago... I have been gaining like .3-.5 lbs everytime I check, but I'm doing spin 4x a week and lifting. I know that alot of people say spin burns alot but it also tones your arms and legs a ton.. My clothes are still getting smaller and my stomach is flat and getting firm, so I'm just thinking I'm gaining muscle at this point. I'm wondering if I should stop looking at the scale and just start measuring inches around my waist!
I think it's definitely muscle if your lifting and doing spin your body is probably gaining new muscle which would weigh more. I measure myself and feel that is a more accurate way to know if you losing or not.
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Posted by guitarstikibars
Only lost .4 this week. was disappointed because I had my wisdom teeth out and thought i'd lose more. tonigth is my cheat night and then i need to get back on the horse ... haven't been too disciplined lately, which is why my loss has been so slow.
Like the others said it is still a loss. Any loss is better than none or a gain. Wisdom tooth extractions are never fun seems like you had a rough week, you'll get back on it. Also slow progress is usually the kind of weight loss that is more permanent.
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Posted by Alimm729
Posted by Soon2BeMrsMango
I did my 'official' January weigh-in this morning- Down 2.6 lbs. Overall very happy with the results this month. If I can keep up this monthly weight loss until the wedding I will be SO happy! I fell off the gym wagon the last two weeks but thank God I didn't fall off the wagon when it came to eating too. I had quite a routine going & then FH's grandfather was put in hospice & ultimately passed away on Martin Luther King Day. It takes a lot for me to get into a gym routine and of course once I broke it- 5 days off turned into 12 days. So Back to the gym I go tonight determined to get my routine going again.
How was your month ladies?
ETA: I am so glad this sunday is my last 'football sunday' my family & I get together every sunday and watch football allllll day & eat bad! Last one coming up until next year! thank god. Once i'm married I can get fat right?!
I feel the same way. I've been eating clean the last two weeks, but I've given myself permission to cheat a little on Sunday. And starting Monday, I'm getting into a work out routine too. I was going to wait until tomorrow to weigh in, but I couldn't help myself this morning! lol! I'm down 17lbs total!!! I don't want to cheat too too bad because I want to be able to say I lost 20lbs!!
And good job staying on track with so many distractions (sorry to hear about FH's grandpa)! It's so hard sometimes!
That is amazing!!!! Congrats. Definitely healthy clean superbowl snacks you can have. I pinned on pinterest some like the buffalo cauliflower, clean buffalo chicken (which is just chicken breast baked in hotsauces.) Clean nachos I found on pinterest. keep it up girl you're doing amazing.
That sounds good! What's your Pinterest name? so you know, I can't stalk you and stuff... lol!
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I'm up like 3 lbs since a week and a half ago... I have been gaining like .3-.5 lbs everytime I check, but I'm doing spin 4x a week and lifting. I know that alot of people say spin burns alot but it also tones your arms and legs a ton.. My clothes are still getting smaller and my stomach is flat and getting firm, so I'm just thinking I'm gaining muscle at this point. I'm wondering if I should stop looking at the scale and just start measuring inches around my waist!
I think it's definitely muscle if your lifting and doing spin your body is probably gaining new muscle which would weigh more. I measure myself and feel that is a more accurate way to know if you losing or not.
I agree. Taking measurements is a great idea. Personally I would use a combination of measurements, scale, and BMI to measure your success. I'm a firm believer that the scale gives just a number - something that we all put more value into than we should!
