I have been struggling with loosing my weight. I am trying to fit into my mom's dress, and it is killing me. I am finishing school (full time) and working(full time)... It is really difficult to fit in healthy meals. Forget exercising at night I'M exhausted!

I have been struggling with loosing my weight. I am trying to fit into my mom's dress, and it is killing me. I am finishing school (full time) and working(full time)... It is really difficult to fit in healthy meals. Forget exercising at night I'M exhausted!

I just started Pilates as well and that has been very good so far because my arms and legs have been sore. Also, I have been playing Dance Dance Revolution on Nintendo Wii and that really gets me sweating. Surprisingly, Nintendo Wii has been getting my blood pumping lately.

I also started Weight Watchers to shed a few for the wedding. I have lost 10 and have been stuck there for four months. Not very much fun!
I went to physical trainer once (all I could afford!) and that was a great kick start. I got frusteraed because I was gaining muscle and not loosing weight on the scale.
I already have my dress and I feel very confident in as I am now, however my arms could use a little work! It is really stressful though...

My wedding is in less than 8 months- plenty of time to get my diet and exercise right. I'm a personal trainer & group exercise instructor and believe that regardless of how much time until the wedding & how much money you do or don't have, you can see major results if you're dedicated.

If investing in a trainer isn't in your budget, ask a trainer if they'll do a group rate (you and another friend or two, maybe even part of your wedding party?). This might be a stretch, but I was once an inexperienced Exercise Science student who would have loved "practicing" training clients! Check with the local university's Kinesiology department to see if anyone's interested in turning you into a fit bride! If you're in the Las Angeles/Orange County area you can check with CSULB's Fitness Majors in the Kinesiology Dept. If that doesn't work buy a couple different exercise DVDs (or rent them from the library) or join a gym with classes that are included in the cost of membership. Whether your wedding is in 2 weeks or 12 months be good to your body and make every decision count!

I started Weight Watchers about 3 weeks ago, and I've lost almost 15 pounds. I am going to do their Buff Brides challenge starting next week. I've heard some really great things about it, and you can do it at home! It's a 12-week program.

For over a year I've been struggling with working out. I even convienced my (then boyfriend) fiance to buy an elliptical with me. So now 8 months from the "big white dress day" I've still where I was in my weight over a year ago.

Three weeks ago I found the cure, it's an exercise phenomenon called The Bar Method and it's changed the way I look at working out. Now don't get me wrong - its by no means easy, just the first workout I have been able to stick with! Not to mention a starting to see results and we are only talking 8 classes!

If it’s in your city seriously check it out, www.barmethod.com. So worth the pain : )

No joke, I'm running a triathalon a week before my wedding. Crazy? Yes. Motivating? Absolutely. I'm on a strict schedule of running, biking and swimming and also doing personal training once a week for weights. The dress was motivating, but not drowning is even more motivating.

I strated on a runing plan 11 months before my wedding with teh goal of running a half marathon 2 months before my wedding. Last February I went out for my daily run and slipped on sheet of black ice breaking my leg in 3 places and displacing my ankle. I had to have surgery and was not allowed to put any weight on my leg for 2 months. Needless to say my work out progrma went out the window. Once I was able to work out again running just felt weird so I switched to "The firm" which a set of videos and weights that combines cardio aerobics and weight lifting. Its hard but fin. Teh results are not what they promise but I still am happy with it and hopefull that even though i haven't lost the weight at the smae rate that they predict that I will loose weight. (of course at this point my wedding is over and now I am just trying to get in better shape for me).

Don't "diet" per se, but the exercise helps not only tone you up for your wedding--which helps you look great. All that stress from planning also gets burned off if you choose something you enjoy. I did Core Fusion, a combo of pilates, yoga, and weight training with a ballet bar! And it was the best routine I ever put myself on. My only regret was I stopped after the wedding.

Do something, it's worth it to feel great!

Wedding workouts are definitely worth it! Before my beach wedding, I did the Buff Brides workout, which focuses on all the righ areas that your dress will show off (arms, back, chest) and I also joined Weight Watchers. I lost 25 pounds in about 8 months through a lot of sweat and a bit of willpower. It was worth it, because 4 years later, I've maintained that weight. Everyone works, or goes to school, and has other responsibilities. You either decide to sit down on the couch for the night, or take 30 minutes and do something for yourelf and your health. I highly doubt that on your wedding day and after your going to regret missing that episode of Survivor. As always, adopting a lifestyle change versus a diet or fad workout regimine is the way to true success!

Everything in moderation is what every one told me and I agree that this works! If you deprive youself of an occasional goodie you'll just be miserable so I say teat yourself once in a while.
I do believe exercise is a must!!!! Just find something fun that gets your heart rate up(walk/jog with ipod or creat a dance mix and rock out) and concentrate on toning your arms

I just got married in December and had much the same idea about getting in shape for my big day. My husband decided to try out the "300" diet online but with the intense restrictions on meals, I knew there was no possibility that I could stick to it. I decided to take some simple measures to help me loose some excess weight. I walked everywhere possible. I never took the elevator and stuck to the stairs, drank LOTS of water, and tried to forgo as much of the grease as possible. The other thing that helped me was waking up 10 minutes early in the mornings and doing "7 minute abs." You'll find that once you start exercising, you'll have more energy and motivation to keep going!

I was stressing about my wedding weight this time last year and finally decided that I would go for loosing a few. Once I started I found that it didn't take drastic changes to make me feel better in general. By the time August came around I was a little lighter, more toned, and felt great about my body. Now I look at the pictures unembarassed about the way I look. It was, really, the best day of my life!

I hired a personal trainer about 8 months before my wedding, and lost 10% of my body fat and went from a size 6 to a size 0. Five years later, I never gained the weight back. I could have never done it with out my personal trainer to keep me on track. It motivated me so much, I became certified myself!

I had a personal trainer friend who was just starting out and offered me great "mates rates". That helped a bit but was time consuming. If you have time for nothing else, just do push ups and dips. I did these everytime I could think about it. You can strap everything else in except your arms! They will be on display. Also drink lots of water and walk.

No, it is not worth it. If you are obese, it is good to get yourself healthy not for your wedding day, but for a long, healthy marriage. If your goal is to be thin, you will gain the weight back on your honeymoon and who wants to look back at her wedding pictures and think, "that is the thinnest I ever was," and know the dress will never fit you again.

I got married 6 months ago. I thought about trying to lose weight, but realized that I had enough things to stress about as it was. I was worried that I would hate all my pictures if I stayed the way I was, but there were only a few where I thought "That is a really bad angle/picture for me". Most of them were just fine if not great. I'm glad I didn't stress about it.

Dear Bride to be,
I agree with the idea that picking a dress that fits you now and doing some exercise between then and the wedding fitting is the best advice. At least you will maintain the same weight after all of those snacks at parties.
Best wishes (and buy spanx for peace of mind),
Kate

Dear Bride to be,
I agree with the idea that picking a dress that fits you now and doing some exercise between then and the wedding fitting is the best advice. At least you will maintain the same weight after all of those snacks at parties.
Best wishes (and buy spanx for peace of mind),
Kate

What I want to know is what did we all do *before* Spanx??

As a married woman for 11 years, maybe my reflections don't count on this topic - but I had to shake my head. Why are we so preoccupied with some idealized vision of perfection on our wedding day? After two children and double digit pounds that sure, I would love to lose, the truth of the matter, my husband loves me as is - for me - extra pounds and all. And more importantly, its coming to peace with yourself - all of you. Look in the mirror as you try on your wedding dress and think, "I am beautiful."

I am working out for my wedding- However just to feel my absolute bet as I walk down the aisle. I try to stay in (my best) shape all the time. I have learned that althought my body is far from perfect - it is what it is and all I can do is my best. If anything the working out helps me de-stress! Good luck!

As a newly wed, I found going to the gym was a stress relief. A chance to get wedding details out of my mind. Just keep it fun or try a yoga class, don't make it one more source of stress.