Shaping up for the wedding

I am doing Yoga for many reasons, but a bonus is that you get more of a lean tone to your muscles and definition in the arms...

Plus, it alleviates alot of pre wedding stress.

FH and I just started going to the gym in prep for our Oct wedding.

I do Pilates and Yoga for fun and he started showing me some arm/back/chest exercises with weights -- I figure that's the area that needs to look good since I could fit a large dog under the skirt of my dress.

I'm just worried that using weights will bulk up my arms when all I really want to do is tone them.

I might do some sort of bride workout when it gets closer to the wedding date. I know NYSport offers a 20 week bride workout, but I'm not sure if that's a group thing or hiring a trainer.

I'd love to have workout buddies -- any brides in the city out there???

I really like using the elliptical machine and taking classes. Pilates is a great class. My gym offers bellydancing! I have never taken it but it is supposed to be really good.

I think I am just going to do some weights and cardio classes.

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Posted by samnjenna

FH and I just started going to the gym in prep for our Oct wedding.

I do Pilates and Yoga for fun and he started showing me some arm/back/chest exercises with weights -- I figure that's the area that needs to look good since I could fit a large dog under the skirt of my dress.

I'm just worried that using weights will bulk up my arms when all I really want to do is tone them.

I might do some sort of bride workout when it gets closer to the wedding date. I know NYSport offers a 20 week bride workout, but I'm not sure if that's a group thing or hiring a trainer.

I'd love to have workout buddies -- any brides in the city out there???

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i am doing something similar - just use LIGHT weights with ALOT of reps and you won't bulk the muscles.

I am in the city, but I belong to a low-budget gym - are you at NYSC?

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Posted by Bunnymonkey

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Posted by samnjenna

FH and I just started going to the gym in prep for our Oct wedding.

I do Pilates and Yoga for fun and he started showing me some arm/back/chest exercises with weights -- I figure that's the area that needs to look good since I could fit a large dog under the skirt of my dress.

I'm just worried that using weights will bulk up my arms when all I really want to do is tone them.

I might do some sort of bride workout when it gets closer to the wedding date. I know NYSport offers a 20 week bride workout, but I'm not sure if that's a group thing or hiring a trainer.

I'd love to have workout buddies -- any brides in the city out there???

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i am doing something similar - just use LIGHT weights with ALOT of reps and you won't bulk the muscles.

I am in the city, but I belong to a low-budget gym - are you at NYSC?

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Low-budget gym? In the city? Sounds right up my alley! Any chance you can share some info on the place? I'd really appreciate it!

Hey cantwaittobewed same here I am petite but i still need to tone up my stomace for the honeymoon. What type of excercise do you do for the stomach? I do crunches and sit ups but i am not seeing any results i also have this machine called the ab scissir by Jake that is suppose to work but not seeing any results.

Body for Life is really great!!

FM me if you want details.

I'm not gym savy...however I have lost 116 pounds since I got engaged. This summer I hired a Personal Trainer...I didn't care about the cost, because I want this just as bad as getting married.

Since starting with him, I lost 70 pounds. We only do 1 set on the machines...very slowly...he calls it 'sets 'til fatigue'. I meet with him 2x a week and the other 4 days, I do cardio, mostly treadmill.

I have sooo much energy!

Good luck finding your plan.

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Posted by EricaOT

I'm not gym savy...however I have lost 116 pounds since I got engaged. This summer I hired a Personal Trainer...I didn't care about the cost, because I want this just as bad as getting married.

Since starting with him, I lost 70 pounds. We only do 1 set on the machines...very slowly...he calls it 'sets 'til fatigue'. I meet with him 2x a week and the other 4 days, I do cardio, mostly treadmill.

I have sooo much energy!

Good luck finding your plan.

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Wow! That's great! Congrats!

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Posted by EricaOT

I'm not gym savy...however I have lost 116 pounds since I got engaged. This summer I hired a Personal Trainer...I didn't care about the cost, because I want this just as bad as getting married.

Since starting with him, I lost 70 pounds. We only do 1 set on the machines...very slowly...he calls it 'sets 'til fatigue'. I meet with him 2x a week and the other 4 days, I do cardio, mostly treadmill.

I have sooo much energy!

Good luck finding your plan.

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good for you Erica!! did you change your diet a lot too?

I've been into the running scene since a few months before I got engaged actually. I do monthly or bi-monthly 5ks and will soon up it to a 10k - the races keep me motivated.

I also need to start doing a lot more in the weight room now because I want my arms and back nice and toned for that sexy white dress

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Posted by Janice

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Posted by EricaOT

I'm not gym savy...however I have lost 116 pounds since I got engaged. This summer I hired a Personal Trainer...I didn't care about the cost, because I want this just as bad as getting married.

Since starting with him, I lost 70 pounds. We only do 1 set on the machines...very slowly...he calls it 'sets 'til fatigue'. I meet with him 2x a week and the other 4 days, I do cardio, mostly treadmill.

I have sooo much energy!

Good luck finding your plan.

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good for you Erica!! did you change your diet a lot too?

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Ooops--Yeah--forgot about that...it has finally become a habit. Smaller portions, and I always leave something on the plate. I eat everything, just in moderation (I don't deny myself). I eat the protein first, and if I'm still hungry, I'll eat the carbs. (there is always room for them )

i take a cardio kick class that i love!

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Posted by EricaOT

I'm not gym savy...however I have lost 116 pounds since I got engaged. This summer I hired a Personal Trainer...I didn't care about the cost, because I want this just as bad as getting married.

Since starting with him, I lost 70 pounds. We only do 1 set on the machines...very slowly...he calls it 'sets 'til fatigue'. I meet with him 2x a week and the other 4 days, I do cardio, mostly treadmill.

I have sooo much energy!

Good luck finding your plan.

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WOW!!! That's AWESOME!!! Very impressive--all of your hard work and consistency has paid off!!! Motivation to keep the rest of us going as well

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Posted by EricaOT

I'm not gym savy...however I have lost 116 pounds since I got engaged. This summer I hired a Personal Trainer...I didn't care about the cost, because I want this just as bad as getting married.

Since starting with him, I lost 70 pounds. We only do 1 set on the machines...very slowly...he calls it 'sets 'til fatigue'. I meet with him 2x a week and the other 4 days, I do cardio, mostly treadmill.

I have sooo much energy!

Good luck finding your plan.

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Congrats! That is such an accomplishment, you must fell great!