To think I can fit in a dress in 6 weeks?!

[newyorklover1]

So I impulsively bought a designer dress at half price as it was too much of a bargain and it's so well made and designed. I want to wear it to my friends wedding in 6 weeks but it's a size too small as that's all that was left

I've been dieting and so far lost 4lbs in 2 weeks. I would probably need to lose another 8/9lb to fit in the dress, can it be done?! Or aibu?! I lose weight so slowly so I'd really have to stick to it with no Saturdays off like I usually do!

Low carbing? You will loose a lot of water in the first few weeks.

I am low carving and also combining 5:2 - fingers crossed it can be done!!

Carbing not carving

yes I think it is doable, unless you are slim so 8 lbs would be a big percentage of your weight.

I lose very slowly but have found that keto and low carbing really helped me. I managed to lose 10 lbs in 6 weeks. But you have to keep in ketosis and not cheat too often.

I'm about a stone and a half overweight - I'm still having fruit etc but no starchy carbs like bread/pasta/potatoes etc

I tried full keto and I gained weight

I've got some beautiful dresses in my wardrobe that are a size small but were in the sale. I crash diet into them occasionally (once a year?).
I eat yoghurt and fruit for breakfast.
Have lettuce leaves, chicken breast and tomatoes for lunch or I totally skip it.
Chicken breast/salmon and roast, non carb veg for supper.
No snacks.
I do it for a week and can get into the dress. Then I order a dominos pizza the next day and eat a whole large stuffed crust with lots of dip to celebrate.

It's an incredibly unhealthy thing to do but I've only done it a handful of times.
Good luck! Sorry for being a bad influence

If you are familiar with Slimming World and follow their SP plan you could easily lose this. The first week I did it, I lost 8 pounds. Not going to SW for the last couple of years, so I'm not pushing their ideas - but it did work for me.

Basically; no potatoes, pasta, rice, bananas, yoghurts, (carbs) and meals are generally meat (fat removed) and veg for dinner - and lots of fruit to snack on.

It's easy enough to make some switches ie: butternut squash on top of your shepard's pie instead of potatoes, homemade soups for lunch (veg and stock cube blended) - porridge or weetabix for breakfast.

It means you have to plan for the week ahead and get everything in, but it's doable.

I have 4 weeks to fit into a size 12 bridesmaid dress and I'm currently a 14 (more 15ish) - really hoping if I put my head down I can do it - I've done it before :)

Good luck! :)

Skip the fruit and aim for no more than 1,200 calories a day. Drink lots of water, no alcohol, and absolutely no diet soda or other diet drinks. Take 20 minutes a day and do some light weight exercises at home. I think you can do it!

I'm loving these ideas for motivation!!!

Applesauce I like the influence even if it's bad! I'm a 14 and need to get to a 12. Only issue is my bust is more of a 16 so I need to drop some weight from there and I can't specifically target that area

I'm downing loads of water and sticking to 1170 calories a day and 500 cal on fast days. No starchy carbs on any days but maybe I do need to ditch the fruit as I am snacking on strawberries and cherries quite a bit.

I will try the weight lifting each day and try and force myself to go for a run at least once a week! As it gets nearer I'll push myself harder!

Jillian Michaels 30 day shred.

It works.

I'll look into the 30 day shred thanks!!

I've lost another 2lbs today really happy with that so I have 6 lbs to go!