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Sometimes I feel as though there aren't enough hours in the day to get everything I want/need to get done. So, what I have started doing is limiting my calorie intake and then gradually work in some bodyweight exercises at night. I used to be very active but fell off the wagon.

Diet pills and fad diets might work short term, but they are not the long term solution. You need to consume less/burn more calories than you consume. There are free calculators that can help you determine how many calories you burn and you can calculate what you need to change.

Good luck!

I didn't lose a ton of weight for my wedding, but the few pounds I did drop were really just due to calorie counting. PPs are right in that the most foolproof and healthiest way to do it is simply just to focus on eating fewer calories than you're burning. There are tons of apps that you can use as food logs that will calculate your ideal calorie range for the amount of weight you want to lose. I used Lose It and thought it was good, and have also heard My Fitness Pal is good. Keeping track of what you're eating will help you notice patterns and help you be more informed about food choices. Remember most importantly that you will be a stunning bride at any weight!

Eating healthier can definitely help. Could you run in place at home while listening to music? That's what I like to do when I can't make it to the gym somedays

No problem! Wishing you the best

Hello Sasha.

Read this thread https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-forums/weight-loss-tips-for-the-bride-to-be/d4c9226ddecff3a8.html Weight loss tips for the bride to be!

Hope this helps.

All the best of health to you.

I also work 9-5 with a one hour commute both ways. I still try to go to the gym 4 days a week because it makes me feel good. Usually I go 3x during the week from 6-7 and one day on the weekend. I live in a HCOL area and you can find gyms that are $10 a month. I go to the YMCA and it's $40. Your health is very important, so maybe look at it as an investment in yourself, mentally and physically. If you really can't find a gym that costs less than $80 a month, then consider other forms of exercise. I will take long walks during my lunch break, use youtube to find fun work out videos, or use class pass to find some fun classes in the area. Exercise alone will not really lead to much weight loss, but it can make you quite a bit healthier! I didn't workout for years, so I know there are always barriers for everyone to get moving, but you can make it work.

I sit all day as well, so the other ladies and I walk around the warehouse at 11am and then we wlk again at 3pm. Along with that I watch what I eat and I drink more water. Once I get home I do the 17 minute standing abs workout with my weights.

Well, the most important part of weight loss is without a doubt your diet. You can work out for hours a day, but if your diet isn't good you won't lose any weight. The most efficient diet is called CICO, which means calories in, calories out. It's extremely simple because all you need to do is eat fewer calories than you burn in a day. You can use a TDEE calculator to calculate your total daily energy expenditure, which is how many calories your body burns in a day based on your vitals and activity level. As long as you eat around 20% less than that number, you will lose weight. Along with a CICO diet, eat protein-rich foods and stay away from carbs when possible: https://www.openfit.com/eat-way-great-abs-7-tips