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Hi everyone!
I am getting married in 6 weeks and am 12 pounds away from my goal weight. I would like to be there by my wedding, but will be happy if I am very close.
I have been doing weight watchers off and on since a year and a half ago and have lost 20, gained back 10, lost some, gained some, etc. My goal is to be at 130, and to tone-up from there so I can be more fit.
I take spinning classes twice a week and am trying to get back on a regular gym schedule (I just moved and class schedules are different at this gym) I will be starting back at school in 3 weeks so I need to get back in a rhythym now or I'll be in trouble.
I am 41 and am frustrated - I use to be able to lose weight so easily - but my metabolism is changing.
Any advise on how to get to my goal by the wedding would be greatly appreciated. 
Thanks!
Tami
Congratulations are in order first! I got married last year at 41 also, first and last wedding for me!
How is your wedding dress fitting you now? Does it fit perfectly or do you HAVE to lose 12 pounds now in order to fit in it? 12 pounds makes a huge difference when it comes to your dress fitting you perfectly. If you feel comfortable in it now, then I wouldn't worry too much about losing that much weight in 6 weeks.
Yup, my metabolism is changing rapidly, also. I find that I have to be a lot more active to maintain my weight nowadays.
While I can't give you the perfect answer for losing 12 pounds in 6 weeks, I know for me it would be lots and lots of water. Fill up on it before every meal and cut out all the "little snacks" in between, at least until the wedding. Then from there you can go back into your rhythm, whatever that may be for you or strive for whatever you feel comfortable for a routine.
I hope you have a beautiful wedding...
Thanks!!!! :)
The dress fits now, but is a little snug around the mid-section - it will just hang better a few pounds from now, ya know? It is not poofy - off white, silk, beaded bodice, off the shoulder 1/4 sleeves, and goes straight down with beading at the bottom. It is beautiful! And the best part is I got it at Goodwill for $20!!!! HA! I love a bargain! :)
Anyway - thanks for the tips and well wishes! 
Keep me posted as to your success ok?
Tami
OH! That's good. Seems like you don't have to lose a whole 12 pounds. You have so much more to worry about than losing a couple of pounds! But I totally understand, I'd be the same way, although I worry about everything...
I've got to tell you that the first time I went looking for a wedding dress, I got to the bridal shop and told the girl exactly what I wanted (for my black & white wedding). She went out back and came out about 4 minutes later with the dress I had prayed for in the Brides magazine, only it was in my colors!!! It needed absolutely NO alterations, not even a hemline anywhere! Not only that, the dress was being discontinued and I got it half price. I (think?) I have a picture in my gallery.
I will keep in touch-let me know how things go for you, K? :)
Edit: I just put a picture of the full dress in my profile...
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