Need to lose 15-20 lbs in 6 months..Help!!!!

Original post by MrsEsther

Mar 10, 2008 06:12 PM

Hey ladies! I need to be able to fit into a dress size 12. I have 6 months till my sept. wedding. Got any tips or plans that personally worked for yourself? Any safe advice that you've tried and had good results?

bluegreen08 Posted: Mar 11, 2008 12:36 AM

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it's doable, good luck!

tcotier Posted: Mar 11, 2008 01:34 AM

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Posted by Jamnike

i changed what i ate and how much of it. I didnt really count what i was eating but if i had something higher in calories i ate something small for my other meal to compensate....

in total im down 100lbs since July of 06.....you can do it!!!

Wow, 100lbs!!!! That's SO fantastic, congrats!!!!

MrsEsther Posted: Mar 11, 2008 01:09 PM

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You girls are all amazing!!! I knew deep down inside that it was possible but i just need the encouragement and motivation. At the 'being engaged' phase of the wedding, all you wanna do is eat comfort foods to feel better because of all the stress! Thanks for the encouragement girls..it means a whole lot to me that you care!

DD628 Posted: Mar 11, 2008 01:12 PM

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dont eat bagels...
i lost 8 pounds from that alone.

Mrs. V 2008 Posted: Mar 11, 2008 01:15 PM

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its definately possible! Best advice----exercise!!! 5 days a week ..cardio and stregth..that and eat healthy...eat 6 small meals a day (it speeds up your metabolism), drink lots of water, watch fat, trans fat and saturated fat, never skip meals especially breakfast!!!!! good luck!

dannisayz Posted: Mar 11, 2008 02:35 PM

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I was on South Beach and I've been very bad about keeping up with it lately. When I was on it, I was doing very well. I'm starting back on it as of tomorrow.

If you belong to a gym with a pool, doing laps for at least 30 minutes everyday helps.

soon2bmrsconnolly Posted: Mar 11, 2008 02:55 PM

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Posted by DD628

dont eat bagels...
i lost 8 pounds from that alone.

thats awesome!

kirstenjk Posted: Mar 11, 2008 03:00 PM

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I know many people who swear by Weight Watchers. As long as you stick to the program, go to meetings and exercise you should be able to loose weight.

I know some gyms (NY Sports Club) have a special program where a personal trainer works with you for three months intensively to get you in shape for a special occasion. You might want to look into that.

mrsjpc3 Posted: Mar 11, 2008 05:23 PM

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Ive lost 10-12 lbs in a few months, by going to the gym (weights 3-4x/week and running), no sugary drinks (soda, juice) and bringing my lunch to work, and eating Lean Cuisine for dinner a few times a week. As long as you are working out, you will totally tone up. I cant believe the difference in my body, namely my arms and stomach area.

JT11596 Posted: Mar 12, 2008 07:40 PM

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FH and I have been following South Beach Diet since last January and have both lost, and kept off, about 40 lbs each. It's tough to keep up with, but it's become less of a diet, and more of a different way of eating; it can work both short and long term, but to keep it off you need to keep up with it.