I don't want to be the Fat Bridesmaid!! (Comments welcome)

Binkrin

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My best friend is getting married in October. This is the motivation for my weight loss. I went to the bridal store with the skinny bridesmaids and I couldn't try on the sample dresses because they wouldn't even fit over my hips if i tried. On my 2 hour trip back to Connecticut I cried almost the whole way home.

I have never had a problem with my body image. I have never had a problem being naked in front of my boyfriend. Sometimes I don't like the way I look in clothes, but i just put something else on and move on.

I went to the gyno in January and got weighed. 201... I wanted to die. My highest weight ever... Thinking about the feelings I was having now makes me want to cry. A couple of weeks ago I hit 209 and that was it. I wanted to cut off one of my big fat legs so I could lose and instant 50 pounds.

I started weight watchers 2 weeks ago at 207. Monday at my first weigh in I was 1 pound lighter. Not happy, but not killing myself over it.

Today is Thursday, April 20, 2006. I weight 206 pounds. I am leaving for Disney World in 3 days. I have never been happier about my life and sadder about my weight all at the same time.

I am working on the new me. I am hoping to keep the happy part and just lose some weight. I don't wish to weigh 110 pounds or anything. I think 150 will be just fine...

No one knows any of this. My boyfriend knows most of it, although he doesn't know the specific numbers or anything. I am afraid that if I told him the specific numbers he would look at me different. I know he loves me no matter what, I am just so ashamed of myself...
 
Hey Welcome to WISH!! Sometimes we need an event to get us on the right track, it sounds like your bridesmaid dress excursion was such an event! You have six months to lose weight and I'll bet you can do it. This board is wonderful for sharing, tips and just venting as well as keeping track of what you are eating and how much exercising you are doing. So in essence, you came to the right place! I understand about loving most of your life except the weight thing. It sounds like you have a realistic goal and Weight Watchers is a great way to lose weight. Hang in there and post often. Good luck, you can do this!!
 
The good thing is that you have plenty of time to get in shape for the wedding. Good luck.
 
Hi there and Welcome to WISH...this is a great place with a ton of great people.

First off let me congratulate you on the one pound loss...it may not seem much to you, but it is a start. And one pound is one pound!!!

I was in the same boat as you....MY DH didn't know what I weighted and I refused to tell him. I was afraid of what he would think...when I lost the 30 pounds that I did, he asked me about it. At that point I told him....I don't think that he looks at me any diffenent, but he knows that I am working on it. I have 30 more to go, 20 hopefully before my trip in August....and I know that he is proud of what I have done.

Keep your head up....you can do this....you took the first step and are jounaling...that is a great help. Not only journalling on your own but also here. You are held accountable for it.

Have a great time in WDW...dont worry about what you eat...you are on vacation. When you get back you can concentrate on your goal.

Have a great time and look forward to hearing about your trip!
 

Congrats on your 1 pound!!! :cool1: That's fantastic!!! :banana: We have something in common... my highest weight was 206... and my goal is 150ish-something too!!! I am down 35 lbs and most times it only comes off 1-2 lbs at a time, but those lbs all add up. I tried not to look at the big number that I had to lose... 55 lbs seemed so impossible... but I knew that I could lose 5 lbs, 11 times. You can do this!! :cheer2: You are going to look fabulous in that dress in October!! :thumbsup2
 
:welcome: to WISH! You are definitely in the right place to find the support and motivation to start and continue your journey. I am so glad you are here because we understand what you are feeling. Sorry your dress excursion was not a happy experience, but just think of how wonderful you are going to look in October if you spend the next several months making good choices one at a time.

Have a great day! Oh, and BTW, I don't agree that while you are on vacation you should forget all about a new healthier lifestyle you are trying to undertake. I found out a few vacations ago that I could enjoy my vacation even if I tried to find a "better" choice each time I chose food. I ate so many foods I loved and craved but didn't always choose the most indulgent food choices. I tried to drink a LOT of water with every meal to fill me up and never finished the last bite on the plate. I also tried to have some fresh fruit every day and a salad at either lunch or dinner. I hope you will find a way to incorporate some new strategies so that you can come back BRAGGING about all the wonderful food you ate and that you didnt' gain 5 pounds! I know others disagree with me, but you'll have to tell me what you think.

Sending :goodvibes: and :hug: and :wizard:
 
Thank you guys for your thoughts and comments. You really made me feel welcome, that I have come to the right place for the support I will need to get through this. Good luck to all of you in your journeys.

I don't think I will be counting points on this trip, but I am not going to go crazy either. We will be getting lots of exercise with all the walking. I will be drinking lots of water. We will be in Disney World, I am not going to need food to have a good time! I will be putting more thought into my food choices.

I really can't wait to go. Today was my last day of work before we leave. My boss let me out an hour early and I almost ran to my car. The BF was looking through the Passporter earlier and he looks at me and says, "I think we should do this every year!" I totally agree! Just one of the million reasons I love this man :love:


Like the kid in the commercial, "I'm too excited to sleep!!" :banana:
 
Welcome to WISH!!

Hope you have a WONDERFUL time in FL. You are on the right path and we're all here for you!

You CAN do this!
 
Hi there,

Hope you had a wonderful weekend!!! And I hope you are having a great time in the world...I am so jealous!!! I want to go too!!! Don't worry too much about your eating, you are on vacation after all. Just don't go overboard!

Have a great time, look forward to hearing about your trip when you return :)
 







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