I honestly don't understand how I ALLOWED myself to gain about 8 lbs. I was in pretty decent shape, and it went all to pot. My clothes arent' fitting me right now (TOO TIGHT! ) and I just feel awful. All the fat goes to 2 places..my face and my hips...
my dress is fine...it's still a little big and will need to be taken in...but the first place you see my weight gain is my face....I am going to look like a BLOATED BEAST on my wedding day, and in years to come I will see how my LAZINESS AND GLUTTONY caused me to be unhappy about my appearance.
I really need to loose this weight...but HOW...in 37 days, without doing damage to myself...
the worst part is fh is in the BEST shape of his life right now...I am so happy for him, but I feel just GROSS and AWFUL that I have to stand next to him like this!
Of course, he hasn't said a word, but it's not about HIM, it's about ME.....
I have figured out my fitness routine from now until the wedding...now it's DIET time...
sorry ladies. I just need to vent.
M&S Sept12006
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All I have to say is 'SOUTH BEACH' Diet...
Soon2BeMrs2006
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weight watchers
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Follow weight watchers, if you stick to it you could lose 2lbs a week and all the extra weight you gained. If you really stick to it it works and its really not bad, try it!
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Im scanning the First Phase of South Beach diet for Beanie...let me know if you want me to email it to you...your face and belly area will be the first place where you'll see results...and you dont have to spend $$ on WW
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just what what you eat and excersize, you could definitely lose 8 lbs in a month- that 2 lbs a week, not unhealthy.
ETA: you will look beautiful and radiant on your wedding day no matter what.
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One thing I have found it to cut carbs out of my diet (lunch). I don't eat bread anymore - I make my sandwich on a wrap. I don't each chips/doritos - but if I do it's no-salt tostitos. Drink LOTS of WATER and exercise! Take it one step at a time and you'll see changes.
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Oh Jess, I'm sorry that you're unhappy about your appearance right now. You're still beautiful, but I know you won't believe me, you have to feel it. So just stick to it for the next 37 days and you'll feel better. Eight pounds really isn't that much, you can do it!!
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Im scanning the First Phase of South Beach diet for Beanie...let me know if you want me to email it to you...your face and belly area will be the first place where you'll see results...and you dont have to spend $$ on WW
I agree about South Beach, and I have some details here:
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Jessica you have time to lose the 'little' bit of weight. Do not stress!! You are going to be a gorgeous bride.
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Im scanning the First Phase of South Beach diet for Beanie...let me know if you want me to email it to you...your face and belly area will be the first place where you'll see results...and you dont have to spend $$ on WW
I agree about South Beach, and I have some details here:
How do you guys follow that when you work? It seems so hard to me to follow those meal plans. Is there a formula that I can follow, rather than a specific meal plan?
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Jess, don't worry it is so doable-you will be fine.
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Im scanning the First Phase of South Beach diet for Beanie...let me know if you want me to email it to you...your face and belly area will be the first place where you'll see results...and you dont have to spend $$ on WW
I agree about South Beach, and I have some details here:
How do you guys follow that when you work? It seems so hard to me to follow those meal plans. Is there a formula that I can follow, rather than a specific meal plan?
I dont cook so I would try to substitute it with something else tha t you're allowed to have or buy it...all I eat for breakfast now is low fat cottage cheese and omelets (w/egg whites) once in a while...cut out all starches and you'll be fine!
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i honestly have to say you look gorg. but i understand the need to lose weight.
first, i would just take out all carbs - it works for me...but i am still drinking OJ everyday cause I don't want to get sick.
also...and i know you don't want to count on it... but i've lost a few pounds just this week .... it's like god's little gift for your wedding day!
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How do you guys follow that when you work? It seems so hard to me to follow those meal plans. Is there a formula that I can follow, rather than a specific meal plan?
nothing fried, nothing past 8pm, eat foods you find on the perimeter of the grocery store - IE fresh. Bring lunch to work, lots of water, green tea, 100 calorie snack packs, cut out breads/pastas as much as possible.
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I think 37 days is more than enough time to lose 8 pounds. Don't stress it. I find Weight Watchers to be very helpful, but I know some other ladies on here are having success with Souch Beach as well. You can do it Jess!!!!!
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I know the feeling Jessica...I am in the same boat but I have 15 days to go! I lost over 20lbs over the summer & I felt wonderful. I guess with all the anxiety & stress, I put some back on (about 10lbs). My dress fits beautifully but I am the same way, my weight goes to my face! When I see how chubby it has gotten, I get sick!
Plus FH is in the best shape & is so dedicated to working out & eating healthy! Why can't he rub off on me???
If I can give you any advice, lay off the carbs & processed sugars...You don't want to bloat & it will let you lose something..Drink TONS of water!!! I started this 1 week ago & started to feel better!!!
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If you watch what you eat and work out (which you already mentioned you are going to do ) I think you can lose the weight.
You have 4 weeks to go and losing 2lbs a week is possible. Even if you only lose 1/2 the weight 4lbs, I am sure you will feel better.
I know this is how you are feeling about how you look but seeing your pictures from your shower I did not think your face looked fat or bloated. I thought you looked great!
I understand if you do not feel that way because I am also on a diet for the wedding. Everyone at work (I work with a lot of men) keep saying it is silly I am on a diet, I feel I hide my weight well and know how to wear clothes to hide my flaws. Anyway this thread is not about me, but I wanted you to know I understand how frustrated you may be feeling about what people may think is a trivial amount of weight.
Good Luck.......I think you can do it!!
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oh and someone linked me to a great sectoin on foodnetwork. It has a healthy meal plan for the week, 3 meals.
You get the recipes, shopping list and a game plan for making the stuff in advance (on the weekend maybe). It's very helpful. I made one meal so far on Tuesday night and it was delish.
