I am about 60 lb overweight. I lost 40 lb in 2011 by exercising 1 hour per day, 6 days per week, and eating what I was supposed to. I went away for my birthday, and unfortunately, never stopped the party. Gained it ALL back with about 5 more pounds extra. I got engaged in 2012 and ever since, I have been hoping that I would do it again and lose the weight again by my wedding day. I have known for about 8 months now where and when the wedding would be. Finding the motivation to lose the weight just hasn't manifested as much as I (believe) I want it to.
I think at this point, two months away from the day.... I am starting to kind of progress... but in the back of my mind, and in my heart, I know I won't be the skinny bride I hoped. I am wondering which others like me went ahead with their weddings (duh), weight issues and all, and don't regret a thing. I think my biggest worry is regretting my photos for the rest of my life. I don't "feel" like an overweight person as I only became one as an adult, however, this is how most people know me so it shouldn't be a huge deal. My fears are not "not being stunning" (my dress rocks, and I look great in it and I love it , even in the size that fits me now) maybe my biggest fears are disappointing others that are seeing me with all the weight I gained the last time they saw me, whether that be high school or whenever it was.... or my other fear is looking back always hating how I look, regretting I couldn't restrict myself for this monumenal occasion and photos. ("I did it before with nothing important going on, why couldn't I buckle down?")
I think I am just hoping for proof life will go on, flaws and all and would love reassurance from brides that had similar fears about their weight and pics. I hope this all made sense. Thanks and if nothing else the show will go on
