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Savvy September 2020

Feeling down because I can't motivate myself to lose weight for my wedding.

on August 16, 2013 at 6:53 PM

Posted in Fitness and Health 30

This is more of a rant than anything. A year ago when I got engaged I just knew I'd lose weight for my wedding. Get skinny, get toned...you know all that good stuff. I'm not a huge person by any means, but I wanted to lose a good 15-20lbs so I could look thin for my big day. Well, life got in the...

This is more of a rant than anything. A year ago when I got engaged I just knew I'd lose weight for my wedding. Get skinny, get toned...you know all that good stuff. I'm not a huge person by any means, but I wanted to lose a good 15-20lbs so I could look thin for my big day. Well, life got in the way. Teaching, moving -- my excuses go on and on. I am now 2 months away from my wedding and feeling horrible about myself. I haven't lost a pound. I feel like I have run out of time to really make a difference. Instead of motivating myself I now just count the days until my wedding and feel like I have spent all this money on a photographer and videographer only to not be happy with how I look on my wedding day. I feel defeated and it is my own fault. Anyone else out there feeling like this? Maybe we can get together and get motivated, lol Smiley smile

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  • Abby
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    Sabrina, you look great! I just went through your e-photos. Instead of focusing on how you haven't lost any weight in a while, focus on all that weight you already did lose! That's an amazing thing you did.

    Also, I love your proposal story! I got engaged in the Magic Kingdom too!

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  • Michelle
    Master April 2013
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    Umm I set out to lose. I gained about 20 and barely fit in my dress I feel like I look huge in my pics but still feel I look beautiful because I never dress up or do my hair. Honestly the pics lately look like me. Lol.

    So yes I understand. A very strict low carb diet you could lose a bit before the wedding believe it or not. Low carb, high protein and the gym would be good too. I know that's hard with no motivation because I'm still in that boat, I'm gaining more And more and just too mopey to want to fix it lol.

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  • Savvy September 2020
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    Thank you so much, Kelly! You are awesome! Smiley smile

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  • Savvy September 2020
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    Abby, you are right! I should try to switch my focus. Thank you for your suggestion. Sometimes it is just easier said than done Smiley sad

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  • Savvy September 2020
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    P.S - Kelly, you are in Bradenton?! I just moved from there!

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  • FutureMrsL
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    Sabrina, looking at your pics you are adorable! You will be smiling so much on your wedding day and will feel beautiful in your dress!

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  • Soon 2 Be Mrs. Rene
    Dedicated August 2014
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    Sabrina loosing weight isn't a walk in the park. I've been telling myself that I was going to put myself on a strict diet a year from the date of my wedding (Yeah right). You are such a doll & I'm sure there are plenty of other things that you can be worry yourself about. It's never to late to start bc ur not dieting ur changing your way of eating. But what's most important is that the man of ur dreams which will be ur husband loves u no matter what. You will be a beautiful bride whether u remain the same or lose the 20 pounds, don't beat yourself up..

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  • kahlcara
    Master August 2013
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    You can't lose 20 lbs in that time, but you can start healthier habits. even if you don't lose ANY weight, if you start working out now you could be noticeably more toned by then. I have only lost about 8 lbs in the last year and a half of working out ( I need to be better about my diet), but I still look like I lost more than that because I'm much more muscular and toned than I was, and I feel much better because I've been trying to eat better and working out.

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  • Williams10-11-12
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    Me to Smiley sad i am 9 months out but have lost about 10 pounds but still i have been trying . a good way to help lose sone weight drink just water no sodas breads and fast food and that should help lose those last few day's

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  • Rebecca
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    Thanks Sabrina, in the 3 months I've been working out I've lost 6lbs out. I haven't really lost anymore but I can see the muscles I've gained and toned out in my arms so it keeps me feeling good about myself. I'm 5'11 and I hide the extra weight (mostly in my tummy) my goal is to loose 40 pounds but I'll be completely happy with 20 before the wedding next year!

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