11 months and counting

lesanne7

     Hello all.  I am new to this board but am looking for some bridal camaraderie.       There has never been a day in my life that I haven't been overweight - I suspect even in utero!!!  At 37, I want to become more healthy and be set free of this extra weight that has been holding me back but I really want to FEEL beautiful on my wedding day.       I hope everyone has a wonderful day.

stephm77

I totally understand how you feel. I have never been thin, or even average. When I was in high school I weighed around 185 (I am 5'6") and that was the fittest I have ever been. Now, thanks to the past four years in college, I am about 80 pounds bigger and working every second to get it off! I have put myself on a rewards plan... Right now I am doing the Abs Diet, and if I can stick to it for the 6 weeks it recommends, I am going to get my hair done. I am also doing the 30 Day Shred by Jillian Michaels. If I can actually do it for 30 days, I am going to go get a massage. Losing weight is hard work, and by giving yourself non-food rewards for accomplishments it really makes the whole experience more positive! Plus, by setting smaller goals, like by the week, it isn't as daunting as 'Oh, I have 80 pounds to lose!' My goal this week is to work out Monday through Friday for sure, so I don't have to worry about it as much this weekend (Kenny Chesney concert!). Our wedding days are almost exactly the same! Mine is June 27th, 2010. You can do it! Let me know if you need anything!

chicagochocolate

I was a big baby (8#8oz), but then as a kid I was crazy skinny. . . right up till puberty! That's when it all went downhill, lol.

lesanne7

It's amazing how much better i feel just be reading these posts.  I would like to lose about 70 and realized with the wedding 11 months away that means about 6 lbs a month.  It sounds like we all have realistic goals.  I hope we can all help each other out - June brides unite!!!