I totally understand!  I just hate looking at pictures of myself right now because that is when I truly have to face my weight!  I ordered my wedding dress not long ago and just about fell off of the little pedestal thing when she told me I needed a size 10.  I obliged and ordered it, but am hoping to have it taken in when I lose some of the weight.  That was the first wake up call, the pictures of my cousin's wedding put me over the edge!  Although looking great at my wedding is my ultimate goal, I would also like to be able to lose a good amount of weight by Jan. 7, which is when my fiance and I are taking a trip to Vegas with my family for my sister's 21st birthday. 

I have been very good about sticking to the plan this week . . . I just started Sunday.  It has been very tough though, tougher than I thought it would be.  This is the time in the semester when all of the activities begin to pick up, unfortunately for me most of the info sessions and most of the meeings are hosted at "happy hours" at local bars.  Very difficult to pass up those yummy appetizers and drinks!  But I did, I haven't folded once, and I am hoping that next week will be easier.  My "official" weigh in day is Saturday, but I snuck on the scale this morning (after breakfast and a cup of coffee) and was down 4 pounds.  I realized that passing up all the unhealthy stuff was so worth it!  I can't wait for my real weigh in Saturday, hopefully it goes at least as well as today.  How has your week been?

Hi, I'm in a very similar situation to you!  I was horrified by recent pictures of me on vacation with my fiance.  I don't want to look back on my wedding pictures and think of how fat I looked.  I'm also new to this site and not sure how it works-if you're looking for a buddy I think we could really help each other out. 

Hi all!  I am getting married on July 10, 2010 and have recently realized the toll that a full-time desk job, part-time evening school, and planning a wedding have taken on my body!  I have hit 180 pounds and really need to get my body under control soon!  I am trying to lose about 50 pounds before the big day!  My cousin got married in July 2009 and seeing his pictures made me so upset (not for them of course, his bride looked gorgeous and they were both happy as could be!).  I looked HUGE!!!  It is time that I reign myself in and begin to prepare for my own wedding!  Not only do I want to look great, but I want to feel great as well, both on my wedding day and every other day!  What better motivation could there be than walking down an aisle in a white dress with all eyes on you!!  I could really use some motivation and tip sharing from another bride to be, I plan to start the plan tomorrow.  I am new to this website, so not quite sure how it all works.