Wedding Weight Loss Challenge

True Confession Time: I weigh just a wee little bit more than I did when I purchased my wedding dress.

Like 10 lbs more.

The dress at the bridal store was the same size as the dress that I ordered, so I knew exactly how it was going to fit. When I had it on back in October it was just a tiny bit snug, but the sales associates said that the next size up would be way too big. So, it was better to order the smaller size and let it out just a tiny bit if necessary. They assured me that the alteration could be done very easily and without it being noticeable because of the design of the dress. However, I really wasn't worried because I knew I was planning on losing weight before the wedding anyway.

Fast forward through Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and a cruise and I've packed on a few pounds.

Whoops.

It's not earth shattering, but I'm also not thrilled with myself about it. Especially since I'd already slowly put on about 10 lbs over the past year or so. Even 20 lbs heavier, I'm still not "over-weight" but none of my clothes fit and I feel pretty darn miserable with my pants digging into my waist and my bra cutting off my ability to breathe!

When I went to pick up my dress a few weeks ago, I tried it on in the store. I knew I'd gained the weight and I knew it was going to be tight, so I was prepared. It zipped up just fine, but it was extremely uncomfortable. It also wasn't laying like it should, and I'm not sure that enough alterations could be made to accommodate my extra 10 lbs.

So, they won't have to!

Effective immediately (or actually 2 weeks ago, and I'm just now getting around to blogging about it), I've instituted the Wedding Weight Loss Challenge.

A few years ago, I participated in the Holiday Weight Loss Challenge started by another blogger, and it worked wonders for me.

The rules:

Post your starting weight. (150)
Post your current weight. (146)
Post your goal weight. (125 - 130, I haven't exactly decided)
Post your prize to yourself. (a tattoo - I think. The details of which will be shared at a later date)

Then post your current weight each week. If you reach your goal weight, you get your prize.

Simple right?

So, I've decided that since it worked so well for me last time I did this, I'm going to start it back up again. The day that I returned from our cruise I got on the scales (and about fainted), so that is what I'm using as my starting weight. Like I said I actually started a few weeks ago, so I've already lost a few lbs. I've settled on Wednesday as my weigh-in day, so I'll try to remember to update each week. If I forget, someone get on my case and remind me!

Anyone want to join me?

So far I have recruited one of my bridesmaids who is on a mission to "Lose 30 by her 30th" So, she's on board with me, which makes it so much easier to have someone else to commiserate with or celebrate with, as the case may be.

Let the losing begin!