Post # 1
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Worker bee
I’m getting married June 25th, and I have already picked out my dress. The alterations department only needs 1 months to get it finished, so my goal is to lose 22-30 lbs by May 1st to give them a little extra time, just in case. Is this realistic or has anyone else lost that much weight in 4 months? I weighed more in September then I ever have, I have lost 10 lbs since (holidays pushed me back some, lol) and would love to feel good about myself for my wedding and honeymoon. Any tips and advice is greatly appreciated!
Post # 2
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Buzzing bee
half a pound to 1 lb is average, if you work really hard 2lbs can happen but its difficult. Just depends on how much stress you want to add to the final months leading up to your wedding. I found I could not sustain the weight loss program I was on and ended up coming to terms with how I looked on my wedding day, which was beautiful. I’m sure you will be as well.
Post # 3
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Honey bee
I would say it depends on a few factors, mainly: how are you planning to lose weight, and how much do you weigh now?
Post # 4
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Worker bee
I am 5’2″, weigh 162 lbs. I go to the gym, and workout at home on the days I cannot make it to the gym! I eat healthy through the week, try not to eat after 6, and sometimes splurge on the weekends but try not too!
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Post # 5
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Busy bee
Any weightloss at the height will be noticeable. Besides eating clean and cardio, add some heavy weight training to your workouts. Im the approximate same height and was 165 down to 148 in 3 months. My new lean muscle may be a little heavier, but it definitely replaced the fat. if you can afford it, pay for a few sessions with a trainer and have them put together a workout. Introducing heavy weights really boosted my results. And don’t worry, you won’t get bulky!
Post # 6
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Bumble bee
How long did it take you to lose the first ten lbs? That should be a good starting point for how realistic your next goal is. But I do agree with PP that .5-1 lb/week is generally considered a healthy rate, 2lbs a week if you’re really pushing yourself or have a lot to lose initially. Also, if you’re not already, I highly recommend tracking your food like myfitnesspal or caloriecount.about.com. It’s amaaaaazing how we underestimate what we’re really consuming and how little tiny splurges add up big time. Especially for petite women like ourselves, we don’t really have as much room for a calorie deficit needed to lose weight because we genuinely just don’t need as much fuel unless we’re really really working out hard.
Edit to add — I wouldn’t be surprised if you lost at first but then getting closer to May it slows down, again, because you’re petite. Also don’t think of it as XX to lose because as PP also said, lean muscle is going to make it seem like you are not losing weight but you will still be thinner. So I would focus more on just adding weight training and looking into a serious workout routine and tracking your food and see where it takes you! Good luck.
Post # 7
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Worker bee
WillowBee33: I will definitely try that, I will look into getting a personal trainer at my gym. 🙂 Congratulations on your weight loss, it sounds like you did great!!
wonderlily: I probably could have lost the 10 lbs quicker but I started right before Thanksgiving and Christmas and splurged a little and skipped working out quite a bit! Lol I will definitely check into myfitnesspal because I keep reading stuff about how amazing it is! I have noticed in past diets that I slow down a lot after the first month or so, does this only happen for petite people? Lol, sucks for us if so! I will focus more on weight training because from the advice i have gotten so far that definitely seems like the way to go!
Post # 8
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Bumble Beekeeper
It took me 5 months to lose 40Lbs. I think you can do it!
Post # 9
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Worker bee
eeniebeans: Wow! That’s AMAZING! May I ask what you did?
Post # 10
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Blushing bee
One more quick thing … To add to the great advice you already have… Stress will literally make your body hold onto weight (biology – thanks, evolution) … So try to take it easy and not get TOO stressed planning the wedding 🙂 from experience (I’m also 5’2″ but have lost and am down to 108 from 125 and have held it here for two years now) stress slows it down. Drink lots of water too – it truly does keep your body working efficiently and your metabolism humming. It won’t “speed it up,” but many many dehydrated people are walking around with less than optimally functioning metabolisms. Good luck and remember, you will be absolutely stunning on your day no matter what!
Post # 11
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Bumble Beekeeper
cdl324: I used Myfitness Pal. It really opened my eyes to portion control and gauging if something was worth the calories!
Post # 12
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Blushing bee
It is possible, but not easy. If I am very dedicated I can lose an average of 5 lbs a week, but it is damn hard. To lose weight quickly I recommend restricting carbs/sugar (40-60/day), eating no more than 1200 calories a day, and doing a combination of carido and muscle building. HIIT is wonderful, especially kettlebell workouts, as they combine weights and cardio into one. Good luck!
Post # 13
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Buzzing bee
I lost 40 lbs in 5 months as well – ate low carb (20 or under a day), high fat, didn’t exercise (Starting round #2 now!), so it can be done.
Post # 14
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Worker bee
saq4718: That’s great that you have held your weight loss! My fear is I’ll lose what I wanted too then gain it back right after the wedding. Lol. But thank you! I am trying to keep the stress down as much as possible. 🙂
eeniebeans: Ok, definitely getting myfitnesspal since I have heard so much great stuff about it. 🙂
Post # 15
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Buzzing bee
I lost 40 in 5 mos, too. I did Weight Watchers, and I didn’t really exercise. I think I had an average loss of 2lbs a week.