I don't know why

[ghelen]

I gave up on this diet the first time- i just did.It was working so you'd think i would stick with it, but i didn't. Even though i wasn't following the diet, though, I still came to the site to see how everyone else was doing, and to be inspired. So, I'm back- and i'm going to need tremendous support over the next 6 months. On July 14th I am getting married and I would like to lose 75 pounds before then. I know I can do it- i've done it before. The only problem is, I quit smoking on Dec 31st and have been winning that battle. So here I am, planning an out of town wedding for 250, not smoking and trying to lose weight. If I don't kill someone in the process it'll be a freaking miracle.

[Tracie515]

Just try to keep you eye on the positives. Your gonna be a beautiful bride in your non-plus sized dress. You won't smell like an ashtrar LOL. I know easier said than done. I quit smoking 5 years ago and am now losing weight. Idon't know if i could have done both at the same time. We will all be here for you, need anything just ask. Stay strong and you will succeed.

[ghelen]

Thanks so much Tracie. That's exactly what I am going to need. Sometimes at night, if i sit and think about it I start to freak out. I'm hoping exercising more will help calm me.

[Tru2mee]

ghelen, I know your battle too well!! I have 4 months to get ready for my wedding on May 5th, trying to plan it, the elaborate honeymoon... and deal with watching what I eat so I can buy a non-plus sized dress myself!!! Least you have a little longer to do it than I do! haha.
Though you're one step ahead of me, I can't even fathom the idea of quitting smoking right now... someone would end up dead!

[sadie147]

If it's any help I quit smoking almost 7 yrs ago AND lost weight for my wedding (didn't keep it off..did weight watchers). I found the best thing to do to keep my mind off of smoking was exercise..and the more i exercised, the better I felt, and the better I felt the less I wanted to smoke . Exercise will also help relieve the stress of planning the wedding.

I did both at the same time because i figured if i was going to be maxing out my willpower anyway i may as well go for it and do both.

my downfall with my weight was doing weight watchers, not to change my way of eating for life, but to lose weight for my wedding. No matter what woe you do, you must change your eating habits permanently, and not just for the short term. So although you want to lose the weight for that day, you really should try to get into the mindset that you are doing this for your health, and for the long term.

[ghelen]

I know- I must be crazy...but i can't go back to smoking- I just feel too good without the cigs. I'm just gonna have to find another way to destress