I have a dilemma

joelsgirl

joelsgirl

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I need to lose like 2 inches in my waist in the next three months, BUT I don't need to lose any weight.

See, my brother is getting married in January, and apparently I'm in the wedding. No one has actually ASKED me to be in the wedding, but my mom asked for my measurements the other day and told me that yes, I will be a bridesmaid. lol

And when she got my measurements, my boobs were one size, my hips measured for the next size and my waist measured a size bigger than that. So I had them order the middle size dress in the hopes that I will somehow be able to fit into it, despite the fact that I'll be eating Mexican food for the first time in two years. Who am I kidding, it's not just the Mexican food; it's ALL the food found in America that ain't up here in Asia. I mean, who can have self control when eating Gramma's cooking in general, let alone after not having any of it for two years? Plus, I'll have to survive Christmas without adding to my waistline.

I HAVE NO HOPE.

Can anybody give me some ideas that will really work my abs and let me eat as much as I want while I'm home? Or even if I could just get the waistline down a bit now, maybe that would inspire me to exhibit self control while I'm there. In fact, you might could even CHANGE MY LIFE if you help me now. At the very least somebody puh-lease encourage me to not eat another piece of chocolate cake that my inconsiderate husband made just now. :thumbdown:
 
I wish I could help, Im on a diet and have lost 5kg in the first 5 days but I definately cant eat anything I want and would kill for chocolate cake right now. LOL

Good Luck though.
 
You can get one of those tummy control garments. I know they can take off several inches. I wear them under my jeans when its that time of the month and I feel all bloaty and it helps them feel better...not so piinchy
 
Try a spanx....I wore one under my dress at my daughter's wedding and I was amazed at what it did for me and didn't roll, stayed in place and very comfortable :)
 
yeah, those spandex type things are all I can say might help. There is no way to spot reduce weight so just doing crunches or whatever won't help you lose weight just in your tummy. In fact if you do those while not doing anything else it might make you look bigger in the tummy because you will have muscles under the pudge. Anyway, good luck and have fun!!
 
YOU GALS ARE THE BEST!

i come here asking for advice on losing inches, and you tell me i don't have to and that i can eat all the cheese dip and fried foods i want while I'm home. :wub:

I'm definitely coming here next time I have a dilemma. :thumbup:

So this spanx stuff, it's something I can find at WalMart once I'm home?
 
joelsgirl said:
YOU GALS ARE THE BEST!

i come here asking for advice on losing inches, and you tell me i don't have to and that i can eat all the cheese dip and fried foods i want while I'm home. :wub:

I'm definitely coming here next time I have a dilemma. :thumbup:

So this spanx stuff, it's something I can find at WalMart once I'm home?
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Their pretty hard to find here in the Pacific Northwest unless you go to specialty shops. Look on line. Just google search the name and you should get a bunch of choices. If you order now, you should have it long before Christmas unless they don't ship outside U.S. In that case ship it home and it will be there for you when you get there. Hope that helped.
 
Spanx are amazing! I ordered some so I could fit my wedding dress! Took me down almost an entire size, and it was comfy! Amazing!
 
You can also try one of those mineral body wraps at a spa. They really do take off inches all over... but it's not permanent. If you get it done the day before or the morning of the wedding, you'll prolly slip right into the dress no problem.

I have this Spanx and yes, it works wonders.
 
lol they are not called Spanx here but they are amazing I have so many different ones it's not funny lol shorts, long shorts, dress, body wraps they are the best invention ever I got them for reducing the muffin top but they also helped a lot with the stomach pain issues I guess because of the pressure. I could probably harp on about how great they are all day so I am shutting up now :thumbup: :p Hugs Crystal xxx
 
Well if it had been me I personally would have ordered a size bigger than my biggest measurement. I think it's easier for a seamstress to take the dress in a bit than to try and fit into it LOL. I wish I could suggest something but I've always had that problem. No dress fits me, ever. Had to buy my wedding dress huge and have it taken up two sizes in the waist. I don't know why they make things like they do- I mean come on, people a size 14 and up have boobs. There's no need to make them any other way LOL
Good luck Kelly, and I hope you can enjoy at least a little of the cooking before the wedding.
 
While I'm here, somebody please explain to me why spanx come in a size 4. I want to spanx the person who can fit into a 4 and wants to look skinnier:D I just might be stepping on Kelly's toes here....you know I'm kidding right! :D I get it it's a measurements thing :)
 
Good ole fashioned exercise

High intensity workouts, lift weights (muscles burn more calories so the more muscle you have, the more you're body will burn calories whilst you're NOT working out). And eat fibrous carbohydates (like apply, oranges, etc) with protein (like a little bit of fat reduced peanut butter. It slows the intake of carbohydrates to your blood stream so you're not craving sugar stuff. And eat small amounts of food (good food, not junk) every 4 hours. Surprisingly if you're fuelling your body, your keeping your metabolism working so it doesn't go sluggish.
 
I hope the spanx work out for you... would be the easiest solution.

You cant really spot reduce... your body looses weight where it wants to and if you are lucky enough, that spot might be the spot you want lol
 
Also you might want to consider T-Tapp! I know lots of people who have "firmed up" doing that (specifically the "hit the floor" segments) without really losing weight at all. :)
 
Wanted to chime in b/c I just bought Assets from TARGET for $20... it is made by the same woman who invented Spanx!! I just tried it on... holy moly I already love it!
 
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