I think I might have to stop donating to the gym and start using it for real.
Allow me to explain.
A year and a half ago, or two months after my then-boyfriend (and now-husband) finally realized he couldn't live without me and asked me to marry him, I went to David's Bridal with my sister with the sole intention of just-to-look. We came to the door, and were greeted by a saleswoman who's got a very strong persuasive power she'd probably convince Rush Limbaugh to become a Democrat. I told her what my intention was, and off she went to bring out dresses I could try on. I did, and one dress in particular caught my eye and sent my heart into a frenzy flutter. I knew right then and there it was the ONE. I just have to have it! It didn't matter that we haven't set a wedding date at that time. Between the saleslady's strong persuasive powers and my typical shopaholic's ability of turning just-to-look into i-gotta-buy, I knew my willpower's at the losing end. Well... I don't have to tell you how that battle played out.
Fast forward to the present.
I ended up just having a preliminary civil wedding, and since I didn't wanna look like a crazy, overdressed bride walking around the courthouse, I decided to wear a short, simpler dress. I figured I'll just wear the ONE when the right time comes.
Unfortunately, I didn't take into consideration what a year of marriage does to people... it makes you gain weight!
So yesterday, I was trying on my size 2 wedding dress when I realized... que horror, I couldn't get into it!!! This naturally resulted to me screaming for Hubby at the top of my lungs he thought I cut off my arm or something. With his help and some belly-tucking and breath-holding, I finally got into my dress. It still fits, although obviously... just barely.
So now, here I am, onto my 35-day mission of losing at least five pounds before our vow renewal ceremony. I'm starting tomorrow. Let's see how long will I last. If you haven't guessed yet, I'm not a fitness buff, but right now, I've got the motivation!
Needless to say, my husband - the workout junkie, was so happy, he's thinking of renewing our wedding vows every year. You know... if that's what it takes to get me to the gym.
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it's a beautiful dress...really. i'm sure you can do it with that motivation looming over you!
It's amazing what a little motiviation does to you, isn't it?
I only dream of being a size 2 but I bet you can do it...stupid relationship/marriage fat...I have it too and haven't even had the actual wedding ceremony lol. But it all started for me when he moved in and I started cooking moer.
Same thing happened to me! but instead I brought my ill fitting dress back to the store and inadvertently purchased a new even cooler dress! Good luck and maybe we can keep each other motivated!
Aww, such a gorgeous dress! That whole situation reminds me of "Bride Wars" when Kate Hudson can't fit into her dress ... It's good your husband is a workout junkie because it's always good to have that workout partner to keep your motivation up!
And please give me tricks to get down to a size 2 :) Hope you have a good weekend!
The layout changed, right? It's cute.
A beautiful dress :) And good luck!
This totally cracked me up, good luck! I'm a gym crazy person myself! I'm sure you can do it, that dress is gorgeous and a great motivation!
Oh la la!! It's beautiful.
Size 2? Seriously.
I don't even think my thigh is a size 2. lol
You're amazing!
awww .. so beautiful .. so so beautiful .. you gotta fit in no matter what !
darling. if you were ever a size 2, you can get back there in no time. also...my friends and I call the whole donate to the gym thing ...fat tax.
Beautiful dress! I found your blog through Cheap Wife, and glad that I did. I'll definitely be back :)
I....LOVE this dress! Good luck with the weight loss, you're going to look BEAUTIFUL in that thing!
You can do it!!
i dont quite understand why we cant stay of the same weight :(
I can do it with you if you need motivation! Gaining weight is one of the scarier things about getting married!
Beautiful dress! I can see how that would grab you the way it did. I felt the same way about mine, there was just no alternative once I tried it on. Good luck, you can totally do this!
QUE HORROR. lol!!
I need that sort of motivation now... I'm a tub of lard right now.
Good Luck! You can totally do it and you'll be so glad you did. That dress is gorgeous!!
whatta a beautiful dress! oh you will look like a princess in that! you can do this chloie, yes you can.
prolly just by increasing excersize too, not really cutting out calories!
good luck, princess.
5 lbs! No problem! You can drink some cleansing tea one day and get that done. :o)
I tagged you with the HAPPY AWARD.
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That is a very pretty dress! I agree, marriage does make you gain weight. I've only been married for 7 months and I can already tell a slight difference. It's time to start running again. Thanks for finding my blog and following!
Thanks for following my blog. I look forward to reading yours as well!
Good luck girl! As the ceremony gets closer may you have just enough stress to help you out with that! A cake cancellation at the last minute and incomplete guest list was enough to do it for me.
yeahhh... that marriage thing isnt good for our bodies. ive scheduled a 'trash the dress' session this spring (2 yrs after my wedding!) and im seriously afraid my dress will not fit. legitimately.
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