Im so depressed, can someone help me....

Hello 06 girls, can someone offer me some advice?

I went to try on my dress for the first time this past saturday at Kleinfelds, and it didnt fit! I've actually gained weight instead of losing it! so now they want to take it out as much as possible.
I need some really good diet tips from the Brides of 06......please share some of your secrets.

I stood looking at myself and started to cry. I bought my dress back in 2004. I guess i should mention that I have MS and was placed on steroids twice in the past 8 months. I'm having a really hard time trying to shed this steroid weight! The scary thing is that I was a size 4 in 2004!

Please help,
Cole

first I am so sorry - but all is not lost

what can you do for excerise?

second- cut back on sugar and carbs as much as you can

drink the 8 glasses of water a day- if you are dehydrated you will retain more water!

check out the slim down board- we have lots of good tips on there

Thank you, I never looked on that board before. I will check that out now!
I have been watching carbs, and drinking crystal light instead of juice or soda, hopefully this will work :)

There are so many things you can do! I know the feeling - but make sure whatever you do, it's safe for yourself and your body! You need to stay healthy!!

I've cut back on the carbs - instead of bread, I eat sandwiches on wraps. I eat lots more veggies and fruits than ever before. This will make your skin look softer and healthier as well!

I started a pilates course (that just ended) and it toned by entire body! I'll be using the videos now until my wedding day.

Exercise at least 3 days a week - the weather is beautiful - go biking instead of driving - not to mention this will save on gas!

If you want a diet regimen - there's the South Beach Diet that my Priest lost 40 pounds on! There's Weight Watchers and I know I saw a thread on here for a support group using WW. There's the Atkin's Diet.

Thanks, I think I am going to try the south beach diet for the next 30 days!
my wedding is 6-2-06! I thought I was doing good, but I guess I didnt realize how much I gained.
Im eating all salads and grilled chicken, I cut out bread which is so hard for me, b/c I LOVE IT!
hopefully this will help :)

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Posted by October Bliss

Normally, I would agree with the other girls and recommend WW, South Beach or whatever, but b/c your weight gain is from steroids for your MS, I would call my MD and ask him for a referral to a nutritionist. You don't want to make any radical changes in your diet that could adversely affect your overall health.

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I agree. Your health and strength are more important. Check with your MD to see what you can do.

Thank you, my neurologist actually told me if i want to take a diet pill I can! So Im on hydroxy cut right now. I'm hitting the gym tonight, weds-friday. I was in NJ for 4 weeks of training for my new job! i think that is where I failed, since I did not have anytime to work out.
P.S. I think I have the same wedding band as you! Mine is very antique looking!!

thank you , I'm giving the SB diet a try as well!