I need motivation!

MCTD31

The holidays are over and it's time for me to get serious about getting in shape! You'd think a wedding alone would be enough motivation but my weight loss has been soooo slow-going. I've got 4 months to go and a good 30-40 lbs to take off. How are you all getting in shape for your big day??

ChelseaB425

FI and I started the 21-day Clean program cleanse today - not only to shed excess holiday weight for the wedding, but also for our overall health. It's certainly a commitment, but one of my co-workers completed it relatively recently and looks and feels better than she ever has.

I plan on blogging about our experience and will share a link after the first post in case anyone is interested in giving it a try. Here's a bit more about the program: http://www.amazon.com/Clean-Revolutionary-Program-Restore-Natural/dp/0061735337/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1325606593&sr=8-1

DondadaTimes2

Chelsea, I dont mean to be all TMI-ish, but be careful with those cleanses. DH and I tried them and Monica can tell ya, its pretty funny watching someone try Zumba-ing after day 2 of the cleanse. I was running to the bathroom every 20-30 min at work and during Zumba eventually had to sit down to keep from "oops-ing". Gross. I know it doesnt happen to everyone, but if you don't know....just be prepared.

ChelseaB425

Eek, thanks for the warning! I'm not too concerned about awful side effects because this isn't an extreme cleanse that only involves juices or shakes. I can eat solid food. Plus, I ate relatively well leading up to this so I'm hoping my body isn't in for a huge shock.

DondadaTimes2

Oh ok, see we did a cleanse that involved a pill and I think DH had a powder he added to drinks or something. Yup, it cleansed all right. Haha

MCTD31

Let me know how that goes, Chelsea. Sounds better than the "lemonade diet" I've tried a couple times....never made it longer than a day or two. Lemon juice, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper....yum

I had a lot of success on Weight Watchers a few years ago so I started that back up but I'd be lying if I said I haven't been a huge cheater. If fitting into my wedding dress (and a bikini for the honeymoon) isn't a good enough reason, what is??? So frustrated with myself!

kks4471

I seriously need motivation too.  I feel like I eat ok, not a true diet, but not french fries every day.  I just can't get myself to exercise.  Today was a 10 hour work shift for me, and I'm wiped out when I get home.  I hope my wedding pushes me soon, because I need to get myself to tone up   Arms and tummy need to lose a little weight!

sbolger17

I started a good diet and exercise routine almost exactly 3 months before my wedding.  It's the first diet and routine that I've ever stuck with.  I knew I couldn't handle an ongoing thing for months and months, but I was able to do 3.  I was able to lose weight and become toned.  It definitely took a lot of time, energy and disipline though.  Good luck, ladies!  You can do it!