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Gaining Weight Before The Wedding - Did You Lose It or Embrace It?

mrswinteriscoming, on June 8, 2020 at 6:48 AM Posted in Fitness and Health 0 7
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TRIGGER WARNING: this post may contain triggers for people who have suffered from eating disorders, body dysmorphia etc. Some may find this post fat-phobic, please note this post is with regard to MY own perspective regarding MY body.


Hi babesHow have you dealt with pre-wedding weight gain? Did you love your curves or did you lose it?I have never been slender and never will be because of my body structure. My body is what some have previously described as ‘Amazonian’ - I am 5’8” (172cm) and I have big boobs, a big bum and thighs! After high school I lost 20kgs/42lbs because I had ballooned to 97kgs/212lbs after school. I trimmed down to a (mostly) healthy size 12 (8 in US/CAN) with my curves still intact. I lost my job a few months ago and was unemployed for around 3 months. This, in addition to lockdown thanks to coronavirus, put me in a terrible state of mind mentally where I became unbelievably lazy and binged on food. I am 100% addicted to sugar and bad foods and I don’t even know how much weigh I’ve gained (I don’t have scales in my new place, numbers put me in an awful state of self loathing) but I probably gained a minimum of 10-15kgs/22-34lbs. I am 6 months out from my wedding and am going to try committing to eating better to hopefully lose most of the weight (I realistically don’t think I can lose more than 10kgs healthily in that time so 10 is the goal). Have any of you been in a similar position? What did you do (or didn’t do)?

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Latest activity by Catherine, on June 9, 2020 at 1:35 AM
  • K
    Devoted August 2020
    Kate ·
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    I think you should try and lose it if that would make you feel better. If you still feel good and think you’ll feel good on the day of your wedding, then don’t pressure yourself to lose it. I think the more important thing is trying to break the sugar addiction just for your overall health. If you do decide you want to try and lose weight, I think you’re doing the right thing by starting with a realistic goal, so you can still give your body the nutrition it needs.
    I gained about 10 pounds over the last few months, and I don’t feel great about it. I don’t feel pretty in my dress. So my plan is to try and lose at least that before my August wedding. Everyone tells me I look good to them but we have to make these decisions from within! Good luck with your goal. 💕
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  • Izzykern
    Super April 2021
    Izzykern ·
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    Hi there! I think you should do whatever will make you feel most confident and beautiful on your big day. Due to the quarantine and studying for my boards, I have also been struggling and prob gained at least 10-12 lbs. I am struggling to stay in a size 8 and it’s very distressing so I started to journal and plan out my goals for the next 10 months (wedding is April 2021) — this makes me more motivated and I love being organized so it’s always worked in the past for me
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  • T
    Dedicated June 2020
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    Yes. I got serious about losing weight once I purchased my dress. You can lose the weight, but only do what makes you happy. Don’t kill yourself trying to lose the weight. It’s still a time for celebration. I would focus on cutting the sugar. When you have cravings, replace it with an activity (walking or dancing) and increase your water intake. It will take time, but 6 months is plenty.
    For me, I cut out sugar and white carbs (bread, pasta, rice). If I do eat carbs, it’s the wheat/brown version. I also drink nothing but water. I found that it really flushed my body and weight comes off. It’s also improved my skin.
    You got this!!!
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  • T
    Super October 2020
    Trisha ·
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    If Losing That Weight Is Going To Make You Happy Then Go For It! You'll Feel A Lot Better Physically And Mentally. The Healthiest Way To Lose It Is To Cut Down Your Calories. You Dont Have To Deprive Yourself Of Anything, But Fit It Into A Calorie Budget. Ive Been Eating 1300 Calories Since October And Have Lost 50 Pounds. I Still Eat The Goodies When iHave The Calories Left For It! You Can Do It Smiley smile

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  • Mrs.a
    Master October 2021
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    I was losing, now I’ve gained (ate some pie this weekend **literally** gained 4 pounds!)

    The struggle is real 😭 but my seamstress said in my previous fitting that most brides tend to lose right before the wedding. IDK if it’s stress or jitters lol but I’d be happy with losing a few more lbs.

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  • Jodie
    Expert August 2020
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    I have gained probably 10-15 pounds (I don't own scales either for the same reason) since I got my dress last summer. I just tried it on over the weekend and shockingly it still fits and still can zip and I can sit and move and stuff, but I feel a little self conscious. I'm about 75ish days out from my wedding so I know the reality of losing any good size chunk is not reasonable for me, but I am taking steps to either maintain, or at least lose a couple pounds to give me a little more wiggle room in my dress. But I'm trying to do it healthy instead of some of the crazy schemes I have found. Limiting my sugar and soda intake (I am a chocolate freak and I really do like my soda) so its been a lot of water and salads and fruit instead of chocolate. Seems to be going well so far. Time will tell. Now I just have to work on being more active. Work has me sitting around a lot! Good luck to you!

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  • Catherine
    Savvy July 2021
    Catherine ·
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    I think if you feel like it will make you happier you better try to lose it, but if you are comfortable enough, then it's okay. I'd suggest editing your pictures a little bit (you can use Photoworks or Photodiva programs) to see whether you like yourself skinnier of whether you'd prefer to stay the way you are. When the options are in front of you, it's easier to decide.

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