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Psshh… I wish! At 260 something pounds, I could WISH to be a buff bride. However, I’m trying to lose weight before the wedding. No, not 100 lbs exactly, but hoping for 50. I know I won’t be the buff bride everyone thinks of, but to me, I’ll be at my lowest weight as an adult, and by that, I’ll feel GREAT!!
If you want before pictures, check out our e-pics;). So, a few weeks ago, I asked, who is gonna take on the task of whipping my butt into shape for this?? Well, it didn’t take me long to think back a year ago…..
Last year, my fiance and I applied for Season 5 of the Biggest Loser Couples. We didn’t hear a word from casting (probably because our video was lame) but we were determined to peel the pounds away! I remember thinking, I want Jillian Michaels to kick my butt! I want her to make me cry, whine and then in the end, I would be stronger, beautiful and most importantly, healthy!! So who else would train me for my big day??
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While I don’t have tens of thousands of dollars to book her personally, I decided to consult the resources I could afford. In comes amazon.com. Oh, my love for amazon.com… I’ll save that for another post. Anyway, here’s trainer Jillian in her HIGHLY popular 30 Day Shred.
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This video is wonderful. It’s set up like a circuit workout, where in little time you are burning the most calories possible, because you are working with several muscle groups at once! There are 3 sets of circuits, each 6 minutes each (3 minutes strength, 2 minutes cardio, 1 minute abs). It has 3 levels of workouts, and I recommend you start at level 1 (no matter your fitness level). You only need to buy handweights (I bought 3 lbs. and that’s QUITE a challenge here), and a yoga mat if you are working out on a hard floor (trust me, push-ups on a hard floor will hurt you!).
This workout only takes 20ish minutes, and you WILL be sore and crying after the workout. However, you will notice clothes fitting better and you, in general, just feeling better! I know after I workout, I feel like I can climb Everest… ok, maybe not Everest, but maybe the Mississippi River Levee near my home.
I lost 4 lbs my first two weeks doing the Shred (in combination with Weight Watchers). It’s not that much, but hey, you carry a 4 lb dumbbell and you will see just about what 4 lbs feels like! I will admit though, lately, I’ve lagged in my workouts and diet, but I’m back on track and I’m sure Jillian will kill me all over again! I kinda can’t wait! Bring on the pain, Jillian!
If you’re a bride, are you trying to be a buff bride? If so, what’s your regime looking like?
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Good for you!! I just might have to buy that workout…
Hi Miss Ballet! I wish you luck on the shred. I’m about to start it too. I heard it works and it’s a definitely no pain no gain kinda workout. I can’t diet (i love food!) so that means I have to workout. Keep going at it! Wish you luck!
That video sounds really good. May have to buy it myself. I want to lose about 20 pounds before the wedding. I am doing my best to cut out carbs and my FI and I will be joining a gym in a few weeks.
Congrats! Loss of poundage is always something to celebrate! I need to work on my dedication and motivation so I can be a buff bride. I always say that I should be working on homework, but then end up sitting with the FI and watching TV, so I’m not doing myself any good. Maybe Jillian’s workout is what I need.
I have her video too. I think she gets a bit annoying but her workouts are a challenge and they do make your muscles burn. I also purchased a hip hop dancing video that I think is great to do on days I feel kind of lazy.
I’ve been shredding it on and off for a month! I LOVE THAT VIDEO! I love her tough love approach, and how quickly the circuit goes by. YAY for fellow Jillian followers!
awesome, Miss BF! losing wedding weight was the opposite of fun for me, but it sounds like you have the right attitude and a good method. i may have to check out this DVD…
good luck!!
Miss Ballet - that’s great! Good for you! I did Weight Watchers last year to fit into a horribly unflattering BM dress I had to wear, and while I don’t follow the plan anymore, I definitely haven’t put on any of those lost lbs. I just rejoined the gym and have been taking yoga classes for my Buff Bride routine. I still have 8 months, but it’s never too soon to start. For those of you girls really looking to change the shape of your figure, I swear by yoga. With all the twisting, I immediately saw a smaller waist!
I’m so proud of you Ms. Ballet Flat! Kudos to you and your determination! If you ever need some more inspiration/workout ideas, check out crossfit.com (be sure to check out some of the videos on the left side panel)! My sweetie is a trainer and bases many of his training sessions on these workouts. I have done quite a few of these workouts (adapted, of course, for us mere mortals) and man, they kick your patooty! The clips of other “everyday” folks doing crossfit are very inspiring too.
I wish you all the best in your healthy, buff bride pursuits! Keep up the great work Ms. Ballet Flat!
Keep up the good work!! WW is also an awesome tool. I follow it off an on and those on weeks really work! I’m about 5 months out from my wedding and am determined to really pick it up hard core!! Good luck!!!!
Miss Ballet Flat, I think you look absolutely beautiful in your engagement photos. If you’re concerned about your health, good for you for doing what you need to get and stay healthy. But don’t worry about losing weight just to lose weight. You look beautiful as you are, and you will be beautiful on your wedding day no matter what you weigh.
I’m with you all the way Miss Ballet Flat. I’d love to lose 50 pounds before my big. Thanks for the DVD recommend. I’ll be cheering you on!
Good for you! I have given up trying to be a skinny girl on my wedding day (I’m a bit chubby) but I have been working out and doing lots of weight-lifting classes, and they are AWESOME! I can tell the difference in my toned arms which will look so much better in my dress. Just remember — you will look beautiful on your wedding day. I know it can be hard once in a while not to get down on yourself that you (we) dont’ look like the brides in the magazines, but remember — your future husband thinks you’re hot and you’ll be glowingly beautiful no matter what on that special day. 
Oh I SO heart Jillian! I have long wanted for her to kick my butt too! It would be so awesome to have her as a personal trainer. I have actually been considering that video, so thanks for the review!!
Don’t knock even the smallest losses!
That 4 lbs. is 16, oh yeah 16, sticks of butter!
Awesome!! Don’t say 4 lbs is not that much, it is!!! good for u.
You go girl, and even if you have a big goal. Loosing only a few pounds a week is actually better for you, well at least that’s what my mom always told me (she is a dietitian). You don’t want to loose too much too fast, it’s better to loose a smaller amount but regularly.
Keep it up and start a healthy marriage with your future husband, you should do it together to keep motivated. I always find exercising to be easier with my husband.
Way to go! Keep it up!! I too just bought this video and am waiting for it to arrive…maybe today, actually. I am also trying to watch carbs and for me…it’s all about portion control!! That is my major downfall. I have 9 months and am hoping to lose about 3 pounds. So, keep it up!
Just a note to anyone out there looking to lose 20+ lbs for their wedding. I went on a doctor written diet that included a prescription to Bontril that worked AWESOME!. You can’t take it if you have heart or thyroid problems, but if you’re just a healthy girl looking to lose some lbs, it is a great appetite suppressant. Most doctors would prescribe it if you had at least 20lbs to lose, and with that drug and carb cutting, I lose 30 lbs in about 3 months, which I have now kept off for a year. Look it up and talk to your doctor if you are interested.
I agree! 4 lbs is a great place to start! Congratulations:)
I have been doing WW and have had some success with that; my Mom is kicking my butt and has lost 35lbs since May.
The first thing I will say is that you carry weight very well and you are absolutely gorgeous as is! Curvy Girls UNITE!
That being said, Kudos to healthy living. Good luck in the adventure and I can’t wait to see more posts!
Good luck Miss BF! You already look sooooo beautiful, so I am sure (no matter how much weight you lose) you are going to be a beautiful bride. By working out up until your big day, you’ll also have tons more energy and will feel so much more confident! I can’t wait to see you “after” pictures too!
Good job losing weight the healthy way I’m trying to lose weight through a good diet and exercise as well, and although the results are quick I feel great!
Good luck! You’re beautiful already, Mis Ballet Flat. Getting healthy will change your entire life and how you look at things. You’ll sleep better, you’ll do better at work, you’ll have more energy….you’re making a great choice!
I started doing the Shred last week after seeing that EVERYONE on the knot.com messageboards seem to be doing it. I’ve been sick for the past few days, but I’m getting back to it this week! It’s a really great work-out and Jillian is a great motivator.
And for those of you that are Comcast subscribers-the first two segments of the Shred are available on On Demand!
i am doing this video right now and Oh. My. GOSH does it ever kick your butt!!!! There is no way that this video CAN’T work… it’s a really great, all around work out that is guaranteed to make you stronger, fitter and thinner! I LOVE IT! (Although I curse Jillian all the way through because it’s so freaking hard!!! But it’s only twenty minutes long…. I can suffer through it for that long:) )
How funny.. I just bought her new book ‘Making the Cut’ and plan on studying and then actually doing the tasks on the 1st of the year! It sounds very intense with reciipes and workout plans. Cant wait to start it and feel like shes super-yelling at me.. I want to cry!!! I do very much heart Jillian
Excellent! I LOVE that after-workout glow of power! I’ve just started at the gym again, after way too many lazy months of romantic dinners and lingering over bottles of wine with the man. Body Pump is the class I love to hate… but I know it will give me results and make me STRONG! Best of luck with your program– sounds like you’re well on your way! If you ever need an e-mail workout accountability partner, I’m your girl!
This video is AMAZING!
Miss Ballet Flat, a little over a year ago, I was 260 lbs and decided like you that it was time for a change. It wasn’t about looking good on my wedding day (I wasn’t engaged yet) it was about getting and feeling healthy. Through diet and exercise (and this video!!) I’ve lost 75 lbs and am working on another 25 before my big day next year. So, I’m living proof that this video and determination pay off! Keep us posted. You’ve got plenty of ppl rooting for you.
Miss Ballet Flat, your frank honesty is awesome. Thank you for the tip, I’ll have to check this out!
Any woman who will divulge her weight on a forum as public as this is my personal hero. Seriously, you are awesome! I have gone crazy trying to get buff arms before our wedding and I must say that the “100 pushup a day challenge” along with a lot of Wii Boxing has really done the trick for me!
Hi!!
I have had problems with food since middle school and until a month ago I was 245…now I weigh 219! And I just started walking on the tredmill for 30 to 45 mins…a little bit of sit ups and things for my arms and I try my best not to eat after 8pm…or close to bed time. And if I do want something bad to eat I just work harder the next day. Good luck…you will be a beautiful bride. Great job on the 4lbs
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Mrs. Ballet Flat, New Orleans
Age and Occupation: 24, Geographic Information Systems Analyst
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, IT Analyst
Engagement Date: March 16, 2008
Wedding Date: May, 2009
Blogging Since: September 25, 2008
Venue: St. Charles Borromeo Church/Jefferson-Orleans North
About Me: I absolutely love wedding planning, spending time with Mr. Ballet Flat, various crafts, watching football, baking, pop music, bargain hunting and ice cream. My idea of a great date night is dinner and clearance shopping with Mr. Ballet Flat! I currently live below sea level in the suburbs near New Orleans, where I make maps all day, everyday for my job. I'm slowly becoming more and more obsessed with anything New Orleans related for our wedding, and I can't wait for the big day!
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