Unrealistic Weight loss expectations?

Hey Girl My theory is that if the dress was only $99, it will not be a deal breaker if you can't fit into by wedding time. ANY weight you lose in the next year will make you feel more confident and healthier than you do right now....so strive for your wildest dream and don't beat yourself up if you can't acheive it. It's your wedding day and you have nothing to lose (except weight!) I have a very aggressive goal of losing 30 lbs by my november wedding, which technically computes to 120lbs in a year! I'm joining weight watchers and going to the gym 5X a week.

Good Luck!!!!!!! Congrats on ALL of your progress thus far!

I do not think its unrealistic. I would meet with a nutritionist and go from there. Try and work out at least 6 times a day. You have a great goal. What I would do is chop it into sections say in this amount of time I was 20lbs and so on. Believe in yourself and you will accomplish it!

I'm a huge promoter of bootcamp style training programs and training with a good friend. It is sometimes hard to be motivated on your own and a more assertive training style is usually the kick in the butt some people need.

I agree diet is absolutely important but PLEASE before you go starving yourself please look into a more rigorous exercise program. If you aren't getting enough calories you are going to feel drained and tired and you won't have enough energy to work out.

I think with your body type doing more core building exercises would be very benefitial in toning up your midsection. While I wouldn't call your goal unrealistic I think breaking your goal up into stages would be more rewarding. Another thing to consider is changing your goal to lose inches, it might be easier than looking at pounds and you'll also get a better idea of how your body shape is changing.

Good luck and congrats on losing 60 lbs so far!!! Amazing!

Hey girl! Congrats on the weight loss so far!!! That is a HUGE accomplishment.

As for fitting into a size 10… Who cares what the number on the dress says?!?!?! As long as you feel beautiful that is all that matters – and FI should support you in every way possible. Seriously, I bought a Davids Bridal size 12 at 150 lbs, I have been working out and dieting like crazy and still it still fits (no alterations needed) and I’m down to 130 lbs. Everyone’s body is different like you said so what does it matter if you have a size 000 or size 500 dress

As for the future weight loss, be honest with yourself and take into account that wedding planning is stressful and hard on your work/life/planning balance. Set some realistic goals like others have mentioned and build a support system to help you reach those goals. Use this forum to vent when you want to gorge on a pound of M&Ms, use Weight Watchers to help with the food stuff, find a great women’s gym and set a routine of going. You can do anything you set your mind to!

As for that dress that is taunting you in your closet, throw it in the deep dark confines of an attic and forget about it for a while. You have a whole year and might totally change your mind on what you like – I mean honestly, how many people on BDW have multiple dresses? And if you do change your mind, you can sell that puppy on ebay or on here!

Good luck and we’ll all be online supporting you with whatever you do

Thank you all for your support and encouragement. I wish I could reply to you all individually but I'd never get done! lol

I decided to give it a shot, eat a reduced calorie diet (but NOT starving) with exercise and see what size I am in April (3 months before the wedding) and go from there. If I am close to fitting in the dress, I'll work to get into it, if not, I'll settle for what size I am at and buy a new dress

Mandy,

Congrats on your weight loss so far! Go for it girl! Just be healthy & smart about it! We don't need you running down your immune system or getting light headed or injuring yourself in some way!! I bet you can do it and whatever additional weight you lose is fantastic! Be proud of what you have accomplished and just keep going. It is so hard sometimes, but just going day by day (or hour by hour) I find I am making progress too.

Hugs!!

Congrats on the 60 lbs. As long as you keep trying to do this for the right reasons, not just to fit in the dress (I want to also) I believe that you will be successful at getting healthier and that is what matters.

Great on the cardio.  I also recommend getting a small calendar and writing down your workout each day after you accomplish it.  Try to work out 5 days a week and do something active everyday.
 

Originally Posted by Outdoor_girl1010 

Cardo will be your best friend with any weight you are trying to lose. Like someone else said make several small goals, so that you dont feel overwhelmed with your main goal. You are the only one who know what you can accomplish, but you do need to take in account what you have been able to do in the past. I wish you the best of luck.

Just do what you can and be proud of what you accomplish, and what you have accomplished in the past!! I think you should set smaller goals, rather than a large number over a year. Maybe have a monthly goal? That way you can alter it if you need to. Good luck, and no matter what you will look amazing on your wedding day!!