[roxies_mom]

Originally Posted by linz06

How many of you have done this, or still do this?
I am not overweight, although in the past few months I have gained more than I would like to. I am 5'8 and my whole life I've weighed around 120-125 lbs. It's all due to fabulous metabolism! I have never had to watch what I eat, and I've never had a problem fitting into any of my old clothes!
Well, last night I realized I have been putting on some weight. I weighed myself and I am now 140 lbs. Last summer I got measured for my bridesmaid dress for my best friend's wedding.... the wedding is in 3 and a half weeks, and I can hardly get the dress done up, let alone being able to breathe when it's on
After talking to my cousin last night (same age as me, but single mother of 3 kids) we both decided we need to lose weight. She told me she has started counting calories. She found a calculator online to figure out how much she should be taking in to lose 1 lb per week. It said 1650 for her. I tried and it said 1376 for me.
I would also like to get to bed early enough that I can wake up first thing in the morning to take Layla for a walk, and then also do a walk in the evenings.
Does anyone have any tips for me? Any success stories? I need motivation!

I agree that it's harder the older you get. Never thought I'd have believed it. If your looking to lose some weight fast you can try the South Beach Diet. In the first 2 weeks you can lose 8-13 lbs. After the first 2 weeks you start adding foods back in. Since you don't have much to lose this could help you to feel much more comfortable in your dress quickly. The first 2 days can be the hardest but if you stick to it you'll feel good. Some people don't have any issues with the first couple of days but others do. Depends on how you stick to it I think, and make sure you eat enough of what they tell you to. Counting Calories does work as well but just thought I'd offer you something that might work faster for you.