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Help!!!!

The Best ArmywifeThe Best Armywife member
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Ok so Im trying to plan my wedding, but my soon to be husband is in Texas. The stress of planning while being so far apart is killling me!  Also, im trying my best to lose weight, but Im a stress eater, i hate it!! if anyone has any tips please tell me!!
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Re: Help!!!!

  • dawsonmdawsonm
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    edited December 2011
    Breathe, love :) 

    When is your wedding? I promise that you can and will be able to plan a wonderful event even while your FI is far away, and it shouldn't add much more stress if you don't let it. My friend is marrying an army man too (I'm assuming by your username that you're in the same boat) and he's in Afghanistan and won't be back until a month before their wedding. My FI lives 13 hours away from me so I only see him about once every 6 weeks. So far both my friend and I are doing well getting our stuff done. As long as FI has a phone or email every now and then for you to update him on your thoughts and see if he wants to add suggestions, it really will be okay! What are you major concerns about him being in Texas? 

    As for eating - I know a lot of people who keep food journals and it helps a lot with their stress eating. Knowing that you have to write down every extra piece of cake or handful of chips is a reminder that you don't REALLY need that snack. You don't have to diet hard or go on a crazy work out binge. It's all about moderation.

    Good luck!! Let us know if we can help in any way!
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  • elizabethb3511elizabethb3511 member
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    edited December 2011
    I second dawsonm.  I'm doing weight watchers now to take off the pounds I've gain since dating my FI. :-\  Their key points are limiting portions and moving around more. Tracking is a key factor as well!  Good luck!!
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  • jevonthomasjevonthomas member
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    edited December 2011
    Have you considered hiring a wedding planner to help relieve some of the stress of your "soon to be hubby's" absence? 
    I have worked with Simply Elegant Events are they were excellent at handling all the little (and big) details.  Good Luck! Laughing

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  • The Best ArmywifeThe Best Armywife member
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    edited December 2011
    i have thought about a wedding planner, but with being on a budget is hard to do. He lives all the way in texas so I see him about every 4-6 months :(( Actually thought im with him right now :))

    i have tried the food journal and wow does it help, ive already lost 7pounds, GO ME.
    but long distance relationship   are hell!
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  • pirategal03pirategal03 member
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    edited December 2011
    Have you found the "Military Brides" board?  I'm sure some or most of those girls have been right where you are.  It may be really helpful to have that community of support.

    On the left side of your screen click on "Special Topic Wedding Boards" and then "Military Brides"
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