Operation: Fit into my wedding dress!

[Emilyxhelen]

I get married in August, begin alterations on my dress in June. Currently, my dress doesn't do up by about 2/3 inches on my waist!! I know a seamstress could probably fix that without much problem however I could do with getting fitter and would rather slim myself to fit the dress rather than make the dress bigger to fit me. I have done couch to 5k before (about 2 years ago) and had lost a good amount of inches by week 5... so I figured it is time to pull about the app again. I need to lose about 4 inches on my waist to do up the dress and be comfortable. I have 3 months! Starting Monday after my friend's hen this weekend

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome back to the forum and well done on getting restarted.

Don't do it just for your wedding. Do it for the rest of your life.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

Enjoy your journey.

[Emilyxhelen in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you! I definitely want to implement it as a lifestyle change, not just as a one-off for the wedding. Currently juggling a Master's Degree and part-time work so it is tricky to form new habits! I will try my best. Thank you for the tips

[roseabi in reply to Emilyxhelen]

I did C25K while I was writing my Master's dissertation, it was great to r̶u̶n̶ ̶a̶w̶a̶y̶ ̶f̶r̶o̶m̶ ̶t̶h̶a̶t̶ ̶b̶l̶a̶n̶k̶ ̶l̶a̶p̶t̶o̶p̶ ̶s̶c̶r̶e̶e̶n̶ get outside for a refreshing break! 😂

Good luck, enjoy C25K - and congratulations!! xxx

[Emilyxhelen in reply to roseabi]

I definitely spend way too much time sat looking at my screen. C25k will help me get some fresh air haha! Thank you! Xx

[Johnbob2k]

Hello! Whilst running does help you lose weight a little, it is insignificant compared to what you eat... And when you eat! Please please please look up Dr sten Ekberg on YouTube, and I promise you you will reach your goals in a safe, healthy way.

[Johnbob2k in reply to Johnbob2k]

I find running helps my brain most of all and great job so far!