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Savvy May 2018

Can't fit into my wedding dress

Erin, on September 11, 2017 at 9:35 PM

Posted in Fitness and Health 30

So I bought my dress in February, but my wedding is not until May 2018. I know I got my dress too early. I have been dieting, on Weight Watchers, trying to workout more. I can get my dress on no problem. It is the zippering part that I have been struggling with. I don't have the money to go out and...

So I bought my dress in February, but my wedding is not until May 2018. I know I got my dress too early. I have been dieting, on Weight Watchers, trying to workout more. I can get my dress on no problem. It is the zippering part that I have been struggling with. I don't have the money to go out and buy a new dress. And I love this dress. Any tips anything will be helpful. I have not yet altered the dress at all.

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  • VC
    Super April 2018
    VC ·
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    Drink a lot of water.

    Join a gym and workout 3x a week!

    Start shifting your diet to a more paleo based. You can find TONS of recipes online!

    Avoid foods with lots of salt and sugars.

    Depending on how much weight you need to lose, you should see results by the time you need have your dress completed!

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  • Megan
    Devoted October 2017
    Megan ·
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    My dress was stock and had the same issue. My seamstress added a corset for $150 and it looks beautiful

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  • Megan
    Expert June 2018
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    You've got time. Keep up the work you're doing, and I'll bet it'll fit like a glove by the time you need to start really worrying about it.

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    Just Said Yes September 2017
    Ana ·
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    You have plenty of time! Let me help you! I had a similar issue a month ago when I went for my fitting, I am pretty thin BUT planning is stressful and I was snacking more than I should and although my dress fit, it was hurting after just 10minutes in it because of how tight. I got a little more serious and I was able to lose two inches on the belly for my last fitting last week. I can help you if you'd like. I know this wedding process all too well and if there is anything I can do to help ease some stress, I'd love to.

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  • OG Kathryn
    Champion May 2016
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    You still have 8 months. Keep at it and get some advice from a seamstress as back up.

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  • Sherrie
    Just Said Yes October 2017
    Sherrie ·
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    These are all great tips... One more I can add from personal experience. I became vegetarian and started doing hot yoga 3-4 times a week. 20 pounds gone in two months. Just saying.

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    Savvy September 2019
    Cheyenne ·
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    Typically, it takes a calorie deficit of 500 calories a day to lose 1 pound in a week. This can be done by lifting weights for muscle strength and toning, cardio workouts and eating healthy.

    Healthy is the way to go. I've been cutting out bread, white pastas, processed food, sugars, and minimizing my alcohol intake.

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  • Mrs. Haug
    Devoted June 2018
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    You can do it! Do as much as you can and in February get alterations.

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  • MegWonder
    Expert October 2017
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    You have so much time to make changes... you're lucky! I outgrew my dress and it won't zip 15 days out.... Smiley sad

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  • Vanessa
    Super November 2017
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    You have time but you need to start asap! So you can see what will work for you. I kept saying oh I have a year, I have 7 months, etc etc and here we are lol my dress BARELY zips and they need to let it out in the hip area. Sucks I didn't lose the weight I wanted but take it from someone who wishes she had 8 months lol start now!!

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