Wedding In August.. Have I left It Too Late????

You'll be fine!

Not sure when in August but I think you have at least 30 weeks which, if you lost 1lb a week is a little over 2 stone. Slow and steady means it'll stay off too! (Good for bikini body if you're having a honey moon!)

My wedding is is September, so not too far from yours and I plan to loose another two stone and put me just about into the top end of the 'normal' section on those BMI charts. (Lost two stone last year already so no longer in the obese category, just over weight)

I use MyFitnessPal to count calories and track exercise. This really helps to see where all the empty calories I've been eating come from! Portion control has always been my downfall. Now if I start to feel a little peckish I have a drink first, most of the time I'm actually thirsty without realising it. Drinking water (or squash) a little before and throughout your dinners fills you up and is also good for your skin. (Good for when all eyes will be on you on the day)

I used to go to the gym but have swapped it for bootcamp. It made me realise how I was taking it easy at the gym and barely working up a sweat. Bootcamp is hard work but fun and our group is not military based at all. In the group, lthough everyone is at different fitness levels, they are all encouraging. I'm even getting my ankles back! I've also just signed up for 'Mucky races' which is a 5k 'race' with mud pits and assault course! Crazy to think now, but I used to hate exercise!

In the past Ive done WW and got a little past my 10% goal so I'd say they work if you can stick to them. To me though it was spend money on gym/bootcamp or WW, I couldn't afford both. I decided the gym/bootcamp would help tone me up so the gym 'won'.

This forum is great for motivation too though (Just picture yourself in your wedding dress for one thing) so regularly pop back on here and someone will offer kind words when you have a wobble.

Oh and 30 day shred DVD is very popular. I do it when I have time instead of the actual plan of very day for 30 days, but it is very good. A good way to get some exercise in if your diet has slipped on that pizza you know shouldn't have had but looked oh so yummy! Hmmmm dominos!!!! *snaps out of it* Sorry about that.Dominoes and cinema popcorn have been banned to only very special occasions now. LOL

I think 1lb loss per week is easily achievable. I'm planning on doing the exact same for my holiday in August :-)

Thanks for advice... I'm really determined to get down to my ideal weight!!! The wedding is defo gna give me the extra push thats needed!!! Should have done this a long time ago. And I suppose when you look at it 1lb a week is realistic! ?

Hi i had a baby and started losing my baby weight in February (6 weeks later) I went to weight watchers and was down by two stone by July, without starving myself! Just did loads of walking and followed the plan. Really reccoment weight watchers i lost over two stone a couple of years before my baby in same way. it kept me motivated getting weighed in every week. Good luck, I'm sure you will do it! ?

I was thinking about doing a home delivery diet plan but not to sure... it would defo take the stress from cooking healthy meals. Been looking at SaintsandSlimmers cz they've got a deal on for a months food for about £100... in two minds whether or not to try it tho!!

My fitness pal and kettlebells and you will be perfect for your wedding day. I did that and lost 4 stone in about three months. Nothing too mental, just exercise, I don't really drink and cut out all the crap from my diet and fizzy juice.

You will be fine

Hi ladies,

I am also new to this and also getting married in August. Definitely feeling I have also left it a bit late and would love to lose at least two stone!

I have just set myself up on MyFitnessPal would it be ok if I added you all to help keep my motivation going?

Has anyone found certain gym exercises work better than others for weight loss and toning? I am going to start doing some spin and body pump classes at my local gym together with calorie counting and hopefully I will start to see results.

Kicking myself that I have left it this late!!

I am early September and have just really started to get my motivation. I have just done Day 4 of 30 minute shred and I aim to visit the gym twice a week or more to either do a class or just do my own workout.

I started counting calories but I find it actually makes me worse so have given up and am just being sensible about what I am eating. I aim to lose around 5kg so I think I will easily manage that.

You have plenty of time to lose the weight you want to lose. Exercise and healthy eating will get you there. At least you haven't left it until last minute. If you need advice shifting the last few llbs or kick starting your weight loss I am happy to help.

Hi!

I am also getting married the first of august! And I started my diet in january! but I think you are not late at all! I wish you good luck and a lot of motivation!

Hi. I am getting married 31 August and really worried I have left it too late to shed some weight. Ideally I need to lose 2 stone. I meant to diet since New Year but family and work problems have kind of side tracked that. I am off to see a Personal Trainer Saturday for an hour's session and then aim to go to the Gym four times a week (one session with PT) and cut out all the junk I have been snacking on. Currently weiging in at 10 stone 9 and only 5ft tall. Does anyone think it's achievabel to lose two stone in 20 weeks? Thanks

Hi, do a 4:3 fasting plan (4 days eating normally, 3 days eating only a 500 cal meal (600 for men). You'll see results really quick and also be doing lots of good things to your health besides weight loss. You can also continue going to the gym (I play football on fasting days and still have the same energy levels as on a non-fasting day)

Check out this forum for more info: www.fasting-forward.com

4 stone in 3 months?! Wow, well done you!! I have just over 6 weeks until I go to Majorca for my hen weekend & I'm struggling to lose weight. I've basically yo yo'd all year & haven't even got back to my pre Xmas weight yet! I feel awful & am dreading baring all on the beach. If I could get rid of a stone over the next 6 weeks I know I'd feel lots better. Would you mind telling me how often you do the kettlebells & for how long? I use Myfitnesspal to track my calories too as I struggle to stick to things like WW & SW.

Did you know you an get a doctors referral to weight watchers for 3 months of free meetings. I'm doing it at the moment as well as using a cheap gym. As I also need to lose the same as you but for the mid of August.