Wedding in 78 days, dress is sausage-looking tight and I am officially freaking out!!

aerm0911

Ahh procrastination will bite you in the ass every single time. After a pretty bad injury, had to sit the out of the gym for a couple months. I'm cleared to go back now but I've gained about 10-15 pounds in the course of winter and the hiatus. My dress now looks like it will explode at any second, releasing the fleshiness that is now my body. I have 78 days until my wedding, when I will face video cameras and photographers, along with a few catty guests that my parents decided to invite against my will. Obviously, THIS CANNOT STAND!! Please, if you have any workout, nutrition, willpower tips, send them my way. Am trying to stick to 1500 day, and imagine the unwanted guests as bunching bags at the gym. However, I need all the help I can get! Thanks!!!

russe289

Well let me tell you, we are in the same boat! I've PROCRASTINATED like a mo fo since getting engaged and we are getting married/honeymooning on Maui. Hello bikini? Not if you put a gun to my head! Haha.

I'm telling you Weight Watchers all the way! You can even sign up on line (if you don't want to go to meetings or don't have the time). It will hold you accountable for what you are eating on top of working out in the gym. Very very little alcohol (if you drink), stay away from processed foods, only lean protein (no red meat), and stay away from refined sugars. You'll see a difference quickly. I dropped 10 lbs in my first month on WW.

And remember to vary your work outs. If you do the same thing too much, your body burns calories less efficiently. If you have access to a rowing machine, use it! Total body workout and it'll kick your butt.

And for toning, you can't beat pilates. I prefer Windsor Pilates (you can buy the DVD at any sporting goods stores. Even some places like Target have it).

You can totally do this! Just disipline yourself hardcore. Get your man to do the diet with you, it'll help. Good Luck!

jessmychal

i did the insanity fitness program from beach body.  it is the hardest work out i've ever done and i'm a pretty athletic person.  i swear to you though, it's a 60 day (6 days a week, one off day) program and it is less than one hour a day - i got up in the morning to do it - and the changes are amazing!  i have four-pack abs now!  if you couple that with a smart diet, you'll be looking amazing by your wedding!  i loved it so much that i'm on my second round of it - and my husband is using it now too!  let me know if you want more info.

vhalbeck

It's never too late to start!  I know its' hard and discouraging but just try to stick to a smart diet (like people said in PPs)and get to the gym as much as you can without over-doing it (you don't want another injury!)

Good Luck! You can do it!!!

2Bwed2011

Mine is in 78 days too and I just plan to do my best to get through Christmas and New Years then make sure I get to the gym every day throughout January and February and stick as best as I can to the diet plan.  I eat four small meals throughout the day then end with a sensible dinner of a protein, a potato or rice and a veggie or salad.  I also drink tons and tons of water (try to get in 100 oz a day) and stay away from restaurants, red meat and processed foods.  Oh and sugars.  You can do it and your dress is going to look amazing!  Good luck!

ekilzer1

I would drop your caloric intake down to 1200 instead of 1500.... 1500 is usually what you should eat to maintain body weight....

I haven't tried it, but I heard PX90 is awesome- usually you can get cheap or bootleg copies on craigslist. 

Just remember to keep changing up your workouts- if you fall into the same boring routine you won't really see changes.

Good luck! and try not to stress- it definitely won't help the issue!!!

raynes

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[QUOTE]I would drop your caloric intake down to 1200 instead of 1500.... 1500 is usually what you should eat to maintain body weight.... I haven't tried it, but I heard PX90 is awesome- usually you can get cheap or bootleg copies on craigslist.  Just remember to keep changing up your workouts- if you fall into the same boring routine you won't really see changes. Good luck! and try not to stress- it definitely won't help the issue!!!
Posted by ekilzer1[/QUOTE]

That all depends on your body weight and activity level.  Maintenance is more like 2000 cal a day for most.

OP, have you talked to a seamstress?   How much can your dress be let out?  Does your dress have a corset?  Can one be added? 

I would suggest finding out how long you can wait on getting alterations done (like the ones I mentioned above) and then bust ass at the gym until then.

I lost a lot of inches lifting heavy weights, check out the New Rules of Lifting for Women.  I'd also suggest 2 weekly sessions of HIIT (and true, balls to the wall, leave nothing in the tank HIIT at that) with 2-3 fully body intense lifting sessions.  Be sure to give yourself a day of rest too.  Recovery is important.

You're also going to want to eat for fat loss, ie, clean and with around 30% of your calories coming from protein, with the balance around 40% good complex carbs and 30% from good fats.

Drink plenty of water, get enough sleep and giv'er.

risti97

Don't underestimate what SPANX can do!  Try your dress on with the Spanx underneath and you will see a difference. 

browneydhero

Try the RPM system! When you first sign up you do a fitness and nutrition assesment. It gives you nutrition goals for the next 6 weeks and it also creates 3 strength programs for you every week based off your strengths and weaknesses from the assesment. The 3 programs are different each week which keeps me from getting bored! Muscles make you look tight and lean, they also burn fat faster than any diet will! Good luck!

torinicole

A couple of my colleagues have tried accupunture. It's 12 sessions for almost $500, but you lose healthy weight (while remaining on an eating plan) which can range from 10-20+ pounds in as little at 1-3 weeks. While doing this it is advised not to workout, just an fyi. The accupuncture is supposed to curb your appetite.

am0721

See if your gym offers Zumba...it is so much fun you don't even realize you are working out...I hate to workout but love to dance...

gooseandroo

aerm0911,

I lost 12 pounds in two months by eating half of every meal. By consuming half, you'll consume half the calories and also your body will get used to eating less and you will be full quicker. 
I was 140 and although that may not seem so big, I am short and petite so it showed.  I started in mid october and it is december and I am 128 now.
Hope this helps!

adrop

You ate half of every meal?  What did you do with the rest of the food?

Magnetra1

Ok, I had to do this not long ago and was able to lose a lot of weight really really fast. Get the Slim in 6 workout and try doing a food combo diet. It sounds old and outdated but the suzanne summers one is amazing! I promise you it works so well. With this i was able to eat and still be full. If you cut calories your body will just adjust to it and you will put on a ton of weight after you get married when you quit eating that low. Your metabolism won't be able to keep up because it was slowed down so much.

Just stay focused and keep yourself in check. It will work.I promise! You can do it!

aammaarraa

Yoga and Pilates! They reshape your body but put less stress on it, so your risk of re-injuring yourself will be less. Also, try sitting in the sauna or steam room after a workout... just to burn those last couple of calories...

vllbabe688

I'm a huge proponent of the low-carb/healthy-carb lifestyle.  When you're taking in alot of carbs your body burns them instead of fat which is no good when you're trying to lose weight lol.  Try to stick to whole grains and limit your intake of them.

I also highly recommend P90x - or some other workout program that is high-cardio with light toning exercises included.  If you're looking for something good but not too intense (aka, easier to stick to), TK has a regime they recommend that I've found to be pretty sucessful!  http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-beauty-tips/wedding-workout-exercise/articles/six-month-fitness-makeover.aspx Between this and my restrictive diet I've lost 25lbs and toned up alot!

Good luck hun and remember, ultimately you will look beautiful no matter what!!