Weddingbee boards

Hello Ladies,

Although I've already begun my weight loss/ body toning process I figured I'd set up a feed for all of us July 2012ers to cheer eachother on and give support.

Keeping active and getting the wedding-day-body that you want takes a lot of time and effort and can get discouraging at times.

I don't expect everyone to share the nitty gritty, but I figure it will be a great place to keep track of success.

My FI has told me that if i meet my goal (whenever it may be) he will take me shopping for a brand new outfit... and something new for the bedroom!

Right now, im 5'8" and at 150, which is my biggest. I'm hoping to get back down into the 130s come wedding time. Although 130 is my ultimate goal, I'd be happy to break the 30s barrier!

C'mon ladies lets get to it!! Toned arms, sexy abs and tight buns!!

For brides with smart phones, I am using an awesome free app called "Calorie Counter" which calculates your recommended calorie intake and you add what you eat during the day! I'd give it a five star rating for keeping me and FI on track of what we are actually eating.

I don't really need to lose weight but I am focusing on staying trim, and keeping healthy. I plan on re-beginning my yoga routine (it's been a few weeks, so busy!). Let's keep each other cheery and motivated!

Count me in ladies.  I am (gulp, can't believe I am putting this on the internet!) 5'2 and about 150lbs, would ideally like to be closer to 115-120/lbs.  I was about 115 when I met my fiance 5 years ago and I would like to be back to a healthier weight for my size/stature by the wedding. 

I have been trying to run about 2.5mi after work a few times a week when my schedule permits, and also running with co-workers T/Th at lunch about the same distance but at a slightly slower pace.  I need to start adding weights/body weight excerises to my routine more often.  And I am going to try to get back into swimming when I have the time.

Can't wait to hear about your progess and encourage each other!

More smartphone fitness app suggestions (I work in mobile apps for WP and own an Android)...  Good apps for Android - Cardio Trainer, Noom, and MyFitnessPal  Good apps for Window Phone - Life Tracker and Fitness Trainer.  Sorry iPhone bees I am not familar with that platform! 

@kcoconut I love your reward system! 

Count me in too!!

I am 5'9 and about 155lbs.  I was about ten pounds lighter when I met my fiance 3 years ago.  My goal weight is 140!  lets do this! :)

I will bite!  I am 5'6 and weigh 124.  I have been working on losing weight since January.  I have lost 21 pounds, and I am 4 pounds away from my goal!  For my wedding, I mostly want to tone up and not gain anymore weight unless it is from muscle.

I went and swam laps this morning with my MOH and her husband, first time since college!  I will definitely be sore tomorrow.  Any one else have weekend exercise plans? 

What are some of everyone's excersice plans and eating habits? 

so excited that this is getting going! I've been doing early morning biking for 20 minutes, then in the afternoon i hit the gym for about an hour and a half, 45 minutes of cardio on the ARC Trainer- my SAVIOR, and then free weights and abs.

When I dont make it to the gym, I've been doing Wii Fit- AMAZING. So much fun and an hour goes by so fast!

Keep going ladies!!!

hope all of you ladies are doing well! I sort of hit a slump with my afternoon workouts. Still going strong on my morning walks/bikes but now that my free gym pass expired i'm having trouble getting motivated to get my afternoon workouts in!

Time to put up inspiration pics of Miranda Kerr and Marissa Miller, damn those VS models =)

Alright I am on board! I am 5'4 and weight 125. I'm not really trying to lose weight, over the past year or so I've already lost 35 lbs by not really doing anything but changing portion sizes. I'm just looking to tone my arms & back for the big day (& probably the tummy for the honeymoon lol). My problem is I have trouble getting motivated and look forawrd to reading about how everyone else stays motivated and what works for you all!

I'm sure you all are looking beautiful & good luck! :)

@KatieLu: We will have to keep each other motivated!  I was doing so well this summer and my schedule got crazy and I have not been excercising regularly.  I need to get back into a routine. 

Okay so weighed in 123, which is big for me because I haven't had time to do anything so I'm sure it's just a matter of water weight coming and disappearing. But now that I have offically graduated school, I can focus on toning and all things wedding. And to help me out, I've applied at gyms for jobs while my teaching certification goes through so that should add some motivation if I can get one of those. Fingers crossed & good luck to all the other bees (especially with the holidays). :)

How do you all plan on keeping on track over the holidays?

alright girls- i've slacked hard core lately! we're in the middle of an out-of-state move so things are stressing. the positive side: the apartment we've signed on has an amazing fitness center! come next week i'll be a workoutaholic =)

Fi and I are also trying to have nice clean diets- lots of protein and fresh fruits/veggies!

I'll keep you updated! ultimate goal is to be down to 130 but I just want to be happy with my body by wedding day! 205 days until go time!!

oh goodness ladies- i am soreeee! Finally getting back into the routine of working out again!

Just got a job out here in Virginia so the next task is creating a schedule that I can work with! eek!

Under 200 days and I've got big goals for myself! C'mon 130s!!!!

I've been helping others get on track but I've been slacking. (weird how that works lol) But I've been trying to eat healthy & workout, which happens more since I got a job at a gym.

since the last time i weighed in (3 weeks ago) i was down 6 lbs! =) still pushing for the 130s! Im into double digits for my wedding now - 98 days! eek! I've got my eye on the prize =)

So I have a goal of getting down 25 lbs since January. I am not seeing the scale move (beginning to think that the scale might be broken) cause I've dropped a pant size already - my goal is to get down to a size 7. To fit in my wedding dress I had to drop 20 pounds to get in the size dress that I ordered. I admit I have at least another 10 likely to lose, but we'll see my first dress fitting is Friday... EEEEEEE... but we are also trying to fix my medication (I have really severe thyroid deficiency that has caused me to gain quite a bit of weight over the last year.)

I haven't really lost any weight, I've been bouncing between 122 & 124 for the past couple of months but I've been weight lifting 5-6 days a week with some light cardio 1-2x a week. My body shape has changed though, my shoulders and arms are more toned and my posture has improved greatly, I feel like my abs are flatter even though I don't have a 6 pack (but I haven't really been trying for one), and finally my legs are more toned, I have a little bit of a butt and teh front of my thighs is flatter. I'm very much comfortable with the way that I look currently, and it's easily maintainable which I need with my dress fitting in 2 1/2 weeks.

Hope everyone else's fitness journey is going well. Remember it's not about the weight on the scale, one of my clients, lost 11 pounds of fat and gained 11 pounds of muscle, her weight hasn't changed but her body looks completely different so keep that in mind when you are busting your butt and the number isn't changing. :)

@caroline5:  its NEVER too late to start. especially since you're more focused on toning! I would suggest a cleaner diet and skip on the grainy/starchy carbs at dinner! Def use the weights and do HIGH reps, low weight-- that will get you toned up and where you want to be!

good luck- im on  a new routine and it is working wonders =) can't wait to step on the scale and see how i'm doing!

I'd also suggest taking a measuring tape and using that instead of a scale-- you'd be surprised at how many inches you'll lose without much budging on the scale!