Who really cares........?

[raven34]

Who really cares what I weigh?......I mean really is it that important that I drop a dress size for one day? And then I probably won't ever wear it again anywayhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Skins/Classic/Images/EmotIcons/Unsure.gif
What do you all think................. is it worth all this trouble to lose a few pounds/inches?.......
I mean why do we sometimes nearly starve ourselves.........http://forums.canadianbride.com/Skins/Classic/Images/EmotIcons/Smile.gif?
For what?...........is it for me or is it for H2B?............is it for others to be impressed (sometimes I think this is whay I do it........LOLhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Skins/Classic/Images/EmotIcons/Wink.gif)
What are all your thoughts? I'm sure we all have different reasons.

[WebLady]

I think it is only natural to want to look your best for special occasions. Many woman seem to think loosing a few pounds, even it they don't really need to is the way to go. Then sometimes the thought of a special occasion may motivate us to get started when we should have long before.

Personally I think one should strive to maintain a healthy weight for themselves in general; all the time. Not just for a special day and not just to fit into a certain size or for anyone else.

Of course this is something I struggle with myself ;)

[Kacie_bride]

I didn't loose any weight before my wedding. I have since gained about 10 pounds since, and that was only 6 months ago. :bbcry: So now I'm on the weight loss bandwagon.

I am trying to loose some weight for myself really. It's not that I don't care what DH thinks. I just am really unhappy with the way I look right now. I think, in the end, you should do it for yourself.

[Bradsgirl]

I am striving for a healthier lifestyle. I'm not even engaged yet but I want to look my best at all times. I agree with Brandi and Kacie (e, no e? sorry I forgot already, by the way-niceto see you back:D) if you are happy with yourself don't worry about it. I just think alot of people want to look at pictures of their wedding day and think that was the best I've ever looked, not the worst.

[KMS]

I think that the bride gets SO much attention that all of the flaws that you usually think about are magnified within your mind. That's why we all focus on a dress, makeup, jewelry, veil, etc, etc...you know that everybody will be staring at you! Weight is just another one of those look good/feel good factors. I think that everybody has their own reasons though! As for me, I'm always on a "better myself" quest. I used to be REALLY unhealthy...it's a slippery slope and so easy to fall into that trap again so I focus on being healthy so being unhealthy doesn't creep up on me.

[nic1124]

I thought I wanted to lose weight. I say "thought" because apparently I didn't want it bad enough. I haven't lost any. None. Zip. With the wedding only a week away now theres nothing I can do about it now. At this point I figure my dress covers my legs and butt, which are the worst part for me. The bustier holds the girls up and the belly in. So all I gotta worry about are my arms. I do want to get healthier after the wedding when things settle down.
I will look nice and I will be happy, In the end it's enough for me.

[neebelung]

I think it is only natural to want to look your best for special occasions.

I agree... not to mention, these are photos you're going to see for the rest of your life... if you're not content with your weight on that day, then you're not going to enjoy looking at those photos later on. If you already want to lose some weight, the wedding day is just a great motivator to help get you there.

On the other hand if you ARE content with your weight, then don't worry about it. :D

[raven34]

"I am striving for a healthier lifestyle"
I don't know how to get this up as a quote:bbredface: from Bradsgirl but she said it.
Anyway I want to do the same thing. If you are healthy you must be at your natural best. Although some firming up would just clinch it and can be included in that lifestyle I suppose.
I think it is uneccesary to try and get too thin, kinda like below your natural weight.:worm:
OK so how does one go about it? I suppose the Internet is the best place to start so I am going to type those exact words in to my computer and see what comes up.
Hey Google can you help "I am striving for a healthier lifestyle"?:D

[neebelung]

"I am striving for a healthier lifestyle"
OK so how does one go about it? :D

There are several programs that are less about dieting and more about developing a lifestyle... Fit for Life and Body for Life are companion programs for both working out and eating that are designed to be used longterm/forever and not just for quick, short-term results. While you CAN net excellent weight loss results with this program, it's more about developing healthy eating and workout habits that you can stick to in the long run.

Also, if you belong to a gym, schedule a session with one of the personal trainers, and let them know what you're after... let them design a program for you for optimal overall health (cardio and strength). And many gyms also employ a nutritionist who can work with you in teaching you healthier shopping and eating habits.

[WebLady]

RE: Healthier Lifestyle ... for me I have been trying to eat less and exercise more for the weight loss end of things (off an on with that) and then eating healthier in general. Cooking at home more helps alot; and we have been cutting back on the fatty, fried foods, and sodium.

I had "elevated" blood pressure about a year or so ago and since we cut back on the salt/sodium, I no longer have a problem. I feel pretty good about the way we eat for the most part now. I just need to stick with the exercise thing more ;)

[Bradsgirl]

The first things I did a while back were switch to whole wheat pasta and bread, I don't drink anything cabonated or caffinated (just a personal choice obviously) and watched my condiments. Use less salad dressing, mayo (I don't really use this at all anymore), salt, ect...After I cut back on it I realized how much I really didn't miss it. My Bf prefers ground turkey over ground beef, However I don't care much for it. We also eat baked chips if we eat them. Also it's really important to not give up things completely...just watch your portions. If you love cake have a piece once in a while but don't eat the whole cake. For me, chocolate chip cookies were my fav treat. Now I will get the bake and break cookies and if I want to have them I only make 4-so the most I can eat is 4 beacuse otherwise I have to pre-heat the oven and wait again and I don't have time for that.
So sorry this is long but alot of these things aren't big changes but do help.
And of course as we all have said even moderate exercise helps a ton. Good luck.
Oh and eat breakfast! Oatmeal is great because it is food of course but it also regulates and cleans out your GI tract

[I called it He caught it]

For me, I don't have to lose any weight... FH met me when I was a bigger kid(although not as big as I am now) and he still loves me. My family still loves me and I have great friends. But I want this for me... We aren't getting any younger (I'm 31 and he is 33) we'll be 32 and 35 when we get married. We want kids, but we don't intend to wait too long... I need to get the weight off so that I am healthy and ready to carry a baby (or 2:D ). I don't want to have to struggle through a high risk pregnancy just to be too tired to care for my little prince or princess when they make their grand entrance. I want to be ready and as healthy as possible at my wedding... so that we can get down to business quickly!

If anyone is losing weight for anyone other than themselves... it's the wrong reason. Do it for yourself!

[E. Jennings]

I'm not into diets. I like food too much. Look how you want to look, it's your day. Ask the FH if you want. If he doesn't care then no one else will. And if they do, your FH doesn't so their opinions don't matter anyway.

[katieandalex]

I think its up to each individual person. I wasn't really trying to lose weight for the wedding, it just happened because I was so busy with clinicals right before the wedding and we didn't have much money to go out to eat and splirge on **** food....

But I have noticed a lot of people try to lose a ton of weight for their weddings...adn I think thats stupid. If you've been "x" weight for so long, and then lose all of this weight for the wedding, you'll probably end up putting the weight back on to where your body has been stablized at and then your wedding pictures will look really weird because you're much thinner than you usually are. I don't see a problem with losing a few pounds to jsut look a bit better....but to lose a ton of weight, I don't see the point.

[raven34]

I think katieanalex is right about being yourself but I would like to look a bit better for my wedding.
Lately I've also noticed how unfit I am, walking up the slightest hill is a major breathing exercise...........and I HATE that feeling.
So I am going to do this gradually and for my own good. When I go shopping I am going to park as far from the entrance as i can and force myself to walk (unless of course it's raining).