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Best way to drop inches quickly

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Megsmcgoo · 26/08/2019 18:26

I’m about to be a be a bridesmaid in 6 weeks and my dress doesn’t quite do up - PANIC. It’s not a million miles away but I would quite like to be able to breathe on the wedding day.

What are your fail safe tips for shedding the inches as quickly as possible? Cardio/weights? Low carb?

Any comments saying you should have started sooner will not be appreciated Grin

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DerbyshireGirly · 26/08/2019 18:30

Keto (extreme low carb) but you need to be very strict. You could lose a good stone in that time, up to half of that will be water weight but it does work very quickly. It's just hard to sustain long term.

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Milliy · 27/08/2019 00:43

Be kind to yourself and have the dress let out.

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Megsmcgoo · 27/08/2019 20:33

I did check and I don’t think it can be let out really, not enough spare fabric really!

Keto it is... and perhaps a corset. I’m started tomorrow and cracking on with weights and cardio. I’ve taken my measurements and will report back for those interested!

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ArseholesOnToast · 28/08/2019 01:56

Another vote for keto...the carby bloat will go. Keto and Gillian Michael’s 30 Day Shred.

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Siameasy · 28/08/2019 14:32

Was gonna day keto-DH lost a stone in a month on it
You do have to be strict tho.
Exercise is over rated for weight loss and can in fact cause water retention and increased appetite

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Megsmcgoo · 28/08/2019 20:08

Thanks all! Had the first day of Keto today and so far so good. Need to get some supplies in, especially the bacon Grin

I would still like to exercise but I remember being very fatigued last time so will see how it goes.

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DerbyshireGirly · 30/08/2019 09:04

Remember to increase your salt if you get tired and headachey (I'm sure you already know this if you've done keto before). Chicken broth or stock is good.

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Megsmcgoo · 30/08/2019 13:16

Thanks DerbyshireGirly, noted.

I’ve got an exciting food shop arrived tomorrow with ribs and pork belly and going to make a buffalo chicken casserole from ruled me which was also a favourite recipe of mine - Jalapenos, cream cheese and chicken thighs.

I did jump on the scales this morning and I think I am retaining water from the exercise, I do weighted circuits that are quite intense but I think it’ll change my shape quicker then just diet alone

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Megsmcgoo · 31/08/2019 13:37

So I must have had some sort of whoosh... since Wednesday I’ve lost 5lbs and 5 inches from my bust, waist and hips!

Absolutely delighted and this is only since Wednesday Grin the wedding is 5 weeks today so Saturdays are my weigh in

To celebrate I went for a run Smile

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Rory786 · 02/09/2019 22:37

Well done Op thats fantastic!

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TheHeathenOfSuburbia · 02/09/2019 23:01

Wow, that's impressive!
Does the dress do up now? Or are you still lacking breathing space?

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