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Workout Goals!

princesspantsprincesspants
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I am recently engaged to a wonderful man who tells me I am beautiful every day and treats me like a princess... however, I'm not 100% happy with the way I look, and I'm especially unhappy with the way I look in a wedding dress. Starting now I'm deciding to change what makes me unhappy... I want to look as good as he makes me feel. So, it's time to set some goals and make stuff happen!

I want to lose 80 lbs by my wedding (next September) but for now I will start out small.

My engagement pictures are scheduled for Sept. 15th, I want to lose 20 lbs by then. This gives me a little over 2 months to reach my goal.

I want to swim a mile... I swam 1/2 mile last week... 32 laps... and nearly died. That's really upsetting to me - I swam competatively for 13 years and would swim for 2 hours straight every day. I know I can get back there but it's going to be hard work.

And lastly, I want to get to the gym at least 3x a week. I know this is nessecary to see any results but I seriosuly HATE the gym, especially in the summer. But I know I need to go and just do something... even if it's only for a half hour.

So here goes nothing! Today kicks off day 1 at the gym...
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  • EastSideBlondeEastSideBlonde member
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    That is awesome! you can so do it & you have plenty of time!
    I just kicked up my work outs about 2 weeks ago and 5lb melted off right away - my goal  is 20-30 more by my 10/11/12 wedding (bout 3months)
    I am going to the work gym every morning before work and doing 25min of 90 sec walk/60sec jog
    I am also trying to do Work out DVDs 3 times a week in the evenings
    FI & I are also trying to do something athletic - throw the football, light tennis or a walk on the weekends as long as it is not too hot !

    I am also eating less bad carbs and a lot of salmon :)

    Go team healthy life style!
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    Good Luck!
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  • pinkprincess1952pinkprincess1952
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_plus-sized_workout-goals?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:973cdc6f-961e-4fb0-a628-bef2bb559697Discussion:3777521a-de25-45d7-8aa6-9f9b35d3fa7ePost:1484c075-67f1-4371-ad77-49c665e30c36">Workout Goals!</a>:
    [QUOTE]I am recently engaged to a wonderful man who tells me I am beautiful every day and treats me like a princess... however, I'm not 100% happy with the way I look, and I'm especially unhappy with the way I look in a wedding dress. Starting now I'm deciding to change what makes me unhappy... I want to look as good as he makes me feel. So, it's time to set some goals and make stuff happen! I want to lose 80 lbs by my wedding (next September) but for now I will start out small. My engagement pictures are scheduled for Sept. 15th, I want to lose 20 lbs by then. This gives me a little over 2 months to reach my goal. I want to swim a mile... I swam 1/2 mile last week... 32 laps... and nearly died. That's really upsetting to me - I swam competatively for 13 years and would swim for 2 hours straight every day. I know I can get back there but it's going to be hard work. And lastly, I want to get to the gym at least 3x a week. I know this is nessecary to see any results but I seriosuly HATE the gym, especially in the summer. But I know I need to go and just do something... even if it's only for a half hour. So here goes nothing! Today kicks off day 1 at the gym...
    Posted by princesspants[/QUOTE]


    Are you on myfitness pal?  I am getting married next september as well! I am trying to lose 50lbs
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  • princesspantsprincesspants
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_plus-sized_workout-goals?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:973cdc6f-961e-4fb0-a628-bef2bb559697Discussion:3777521a-de25-45d7-8aa6-9f9b35d3fa7ePost:d57f1564-39c9-4b6c-a897-97304a73dfb5">Re: Workout Goals!</a>:
    [QUOTE]That is awesome! you can so do it & you have plenty of time! I just kicked up my work outs about 2 weeks ago and 5lb melted off right away - my goal  is 20-30 more by my 10/11/12 wedding (bout 3months) I am going to the work gym every morning before work and doing 25min of 90 sec walk/60sec jog I am also trying to do Work out DVDs 3 times a week in the evenings FI & I are also trying to do something athletic - throw the football, light tennis or a walk on the weekends as long as it is not too hot ! I am also eating less bad carbs and a lot of salmon :) Go team healthy life style!
    Posted by EastSideBlonde[/QUOTE]


    Wow sounds like you've got this down! I see in your sig you've already lost 30lbs. Thats fantastic! Keep it up :)
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  • princesspantsprincesspants
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_plus-sized_workout-goals?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:973cdc6f-961e-4fb0-a628-bef2bb559697Discussion:3777521a-de25-45d7-8aa6-9f9b35d3fa7ePost:76861e5b-b2bf-4ef5-9d81-34262f4da8b9">Re: Workout Goals!</a>:
    [QUOTE]Good Luck!
    Posted by dumdumfroggie[/QUOTE]


    Thank you!!
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  • princesspantsprincesspants
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_plus-sized_workout-goals?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:973cdc6f-961e-4fb0-a628-bef2bb559697Discussion:3777521a-de25-45d7-8aa6-9f9b35d3fa7ePost:f9ddea07-0203-4a4c-8ced-0bf27c69e797">Re: Workout Goals!</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Workout Goals! : Are you on myfitness pal?  I am getting married next september as well! I am trying to lose 50lbs
    Posted by pinkprincess1952[/QUOTE]

    No but one of my coworkers just suggested that website to me. I'll definitely check it out. And good luck to you :)
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  • princesspantsprincesspants
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    I did it! Forced myself to get to the gym last night... did 2 miles on a bike and 1 mile on the treadmill. Not sure if I'm going to make it there tonight but if I do I plan on using some of the weight machines. I need to work on these arms if I want a strapless dress :)
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  • entropicbeautyentropicbeauty member
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    Just a suggestion, you may want to set more realistic goals for yourself. Healthy weight loss is 1.5-2lbs a week MAX, which is 12-16lbs in 2 months (though your overall 80 lb goal seems attainable if you stick to a workout routine & eat healthy).

    I've been working out like crazy (5-6 days a week) and eating substantially healthier (no fast food, a heck of a lot less alcohol, fruits & veggies etc.) and tracking my calories and it's taken me 10 months to lose 30 lbs. - don't get discouraged if the weight doesn't melt off, you should focus on the fact that you're getting healthier :)

    Lastly - it looks like you have exercise goals but don't mention food. Weight loss is 80% what you eat and how much of it and 20% exercise. I highly recommend tracking your food intake on a site like myfitnesspal.com to get the other needed component of successful weight loss.

    Goodluck! Check out the Getting In Shape board - the ladies over there are wonderful.
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  • pinkprincess1952pinkprincess1952
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    ok I feel miserable... weighed myself today and after eating the right amount of calories and working out every day I gained 5 lbs... Im about to give up!
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