ok disaster...its what ive feared the past 2 months... tried my dress on earlier and it WONT ZIP UP! it gets half way then wont go up anymore.... i need to lose an inch in less than 2 weeks!! when i bought my dress i was going through a very stressful time and i lost quite abit of weight (didnt see the weightloss myself as i was very down) and now im ok again its slowly crept back on :( im already on a strict diet and been exercising but what if it wont shift?! are those SPANX PANTS any good? how much do they pull you in by? any other brand that might help? HEEELLPPPP MMMEEEEEE x
CommentAuthorGriff
Ok have you thought about having the back altered to be a corset back? xx
CommentAuthorStevie_Dee
Spanx are a good bet. Atkins isnt something I normally reccommend but short term is fab for getting rid of a few unwanted pounds. Also have you tried your local salon they have treatments for inch loss. xx
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CommentAuthorMrs Alsbetty
yeah you don't want to try and then you don't lose any i think getting it altered is the best bet then you will guarantee it fits you, you need less stress as poss so close to the day, there is still time! xxx
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CommentAuthorJane
OK, first of all dont panic! Look at buying some very good control underwear/corset. You could also try a body wrap, they are supposed to take a couple of inches off, might not be cheap but worth it!
how much is it to get a corset back put in usually? i really dont have alot of money left so close to the wedding x
CommentAuthorGriff
ask your person who has been doiing the alterations it can vary massively xxx
CommentAuthorgrumpyoldmoo
I have heard cabbage soup diet is meant to be very good for quick weight loss BUT I've never tried it personally so couldn't say if it does work .... really hope you work something out soon hun xx
CommentAuthorjellytot
i havent had it altered at all griff, i bought it there and then in the shop off the rail as it fitted perfect :( x
CommentAuthorcandy
the body wraps usually take about two inches (its like cling film) also saunas can help water retention pills too x
CommentAuthorJane
Sometimes I find I fit in things fine in the morning then as the day goes on I put on inches! So try it on first thing in the morning when you first get up... see if that makes a difference!
CommentAuthorjellytot
i was thinking that but i hadnt eatn that much before i tried it on :( think im just going to have to diet like crazy and buy some spanx! going to search the salons round here see if they do those wraps x
CommentAuthorMrsB
Body micro current and take inches off you can have it 2ce a week its to metal probes that squeeze the fibres together I did one lady and she lost nearly 3inches in one session I think there are only a few salons that actually do this electrical treatment and the costs can vary x
CommentAuthorXLittleMissMe!X
I lost a stone in a week with the cabbage soup or onion soup diet. It doesn't however mean that you will lose it off the area needed. Ask the seamstress if she can get any more out of the seams for you.
CommentAuthorOfficially Mrs Nicol
Xjox a stone in a week? i didnt think that was possible..
CommentAuthorMrs Buzzlightyear
try flabuless or powerplates you can go on up to 5 times a week for max inch loss....its worth a try
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CommentAuthorBWOBBLYB
Hey Jellytot ,my heart goes out to you girl,thats im sure every bride to be`s worst nightmare,I would first thing tomorrow morning call every dress fitter in your local area and ask if they can fit you in due to the emergency situation,better to be certain that your dress is gonna fit on your big day if you possibly can.Then if this fails try the other methods suggested for weight loss,im defo gonna get me a pair of those spanx they sound the bizzz lol thanks ladies xxx Good luck hope it works out for you xxx
CommentAuthorMrsMac
You can buy the wraps to do at home online.... much cheaper, search LA wraps and you get 4.... if I can find the link I'll put it on your wall.... Ive got some as I have the same problem but am hoping slimming world will do it otherwise Ill use them over the last week xxxx
CommentAuthorMrsMac
Jellytot Ive just posted n your wall and saw that you are just down the road from me.... Ive an appointment with a seamstress this morning to alter my bridesmaid dresses, do you want me to see if she'd be able to see you? I cant tell you how much it would be but shes charging me 30 pound each for alterations on my girls dresses? xxx
CommentAuthorMrsMac
.... and at the risk of being a nuisance theres a salon in tamworth that does the wraps thats been recomended to me for 45 pound each but I was told Id need 3 or 4 thats why Ive decided to try the cheaper ones first! xxx
CommentAuthorbluebumble
Hi Holly
I had exactly the same problem as you - My dress is 1inch too small - I contacted a local seamstress and am having a corset back put in but she said that you can take the seams out on most dresses by an inch either side. I decided to have a corset back put in because it would give me something to help pull me in. It hasnt cost me that much. About 40-50 quid i think but its better than having to buy a new dress.
Hold your dress up to the light and look at the seams. You will see how much material you have to play with.
A last option and one which i did was collonic irrigation. not pleasant but it worked and I lost just over half an inch because of it.
If you want any other help my email address is on your wall. Add me on fb and i will talk to you on there.
Your really not alone - this stressed me out too.
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CommentAuthorKevsgirl
Kellogs special K diet, worked for me last few weeks xx
What about one of those wrap treatment thingies?
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CommentAuthorleafy
hey have u heard back from that seamstress yet ? xxx
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CommentAuthorjellytot
no nothing :( im going to ring again when my friend gets here, i have no credit left lol. mrsmac2b that wud be great but im guessing you have already seen your seamstress today :( x
CommentAuthorGoff
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A stone in a week???
Think that might be a typo Mrs M
Even if you didnt eat anything for a week you would not be able to drop a stone - its impossible!
See if the seamstress can do anything JT x
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CommentAuthorjellytot
JT..i like that goff lol.x
CommentAuthorGoff
lol bless ya honey.
I think all you can do weight wise, is start on a REALLY good diet TODAY and get your butt to the gym EVERY SINGLE DAY, hammering the cardio until the day before your wedding.
It might not work but may be worth giving it go sweetie x
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CommentAuthorjellytot
ive been on a strict diet and been excercising for 2 weeks now and i can see in mysef that ive lost weight, hopefully it wil keep coming off until the big day! x
CommentAuthorMrs Brakes
You have to make sure that you don't reduce your calorie intake too drastically or stop eating or your body will think that there is a shortage and will start storing fat. Eat lots of small (healthy) meals up to 10 a day and use small plates,that way you never get hungry and the small plates con your brain into thinking you are eating more. The best exercise I've found is walking and running. Walking up hill is good. If you have or can borrow some children find a steep hill and push them up it in a buggy. It doesn't cost anything either. Good luck
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CommentAuthoryvonne
jelly tot i feel your pain luv!
i lost 8lb and 3" in 5 days on the dukan diet. i won't lie it is hard, but basically you can eat all the lean meat and fish that you like and non fat dairy, like mullerlight yoghurts, it's the lack of carbs that seem to be the reason for the quick weight loss.
don't get me wrong i put it back on in a few weeks because i went back to normal eating, but it is a quick fix that works. google it if you are interested. xx
CommentAuthorMrs Hinch2B
defo try a body wrap hun I had one and lost a couple of inches it was great!!
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CommentAuthorXLittleMissMe!X
No it wasn't a typo it was a stone but then I did have more to shift so its not like I just had a few pounds to shift. The bigger you are the easier it is to lose a lot in one go. Its not just the fat you lose its the water content as well even though you drink more than enough to stay hydrated. Jellytot and MrsMAc2B you both live near me as well. I'm in Atherstone.
CommentAuthorMrsMac
I asked her Jellytot in case you wanted her to, shes away next week but told me you shouldnt have too much problem finding one as the silly season is over for them. I'll yell.com local ones xxx
CommentAuthorVintageChic
Well I cant suggest much that hasnt already been suggested sadly i think a combination of trying everything on here might help. Buy hold it in pants/bodysuit from tesco and try on your dress again i think they're about £12 always worth a shot. I hope you get it sorted xXx
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CommentAuthorXLittleMissMe!X
Stacey I should hope she gets to see more than one inch on her wedding night ;p
CommentAuthorVintageChic
Well i thought thats why she had put "help" hehe
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CommentAuthoryvonne
stacey, get your mind out the gutter girl!!! lmao xx
CommentAuthorMrsMac
posted some numbers on your wall xxx
CommentAuthorjellytot
haha stacey you dirty girl! thanks for all the advice ladies. i will be ringing the seamstresses tomorrow to see what they can do! x
CommentAuthorGemLouise
i had to lose some inches a while back and i used an exercise video by Charlie Brookes and healthy eating for a week and lost two inches round my legs and then about an inch around the waist. might be worth a go...if not the video then as said previously, loads of cardio but be careful not to cause yourself damage cause the last thing you want is to break/strain something before your big day!
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CommentAuthorXLittleMissMe!X
Have you heard back from any yet? Also if you find a good one can you let me know as I may need one too at some point as my bridesmaid dresses are not being brought from the bridal shop and they charge a lot of money for fittings. Keep us up to date with the dress situation.
CommentAuthorjellytot
Well i went and bought some spanx...the dress JUST ABOUT does up but feels too tight so ive contacted a seamstress that a family member knows. ive got to ring her back after 4pm today as shes at a funeral right now. i'll keep you updated x
CommentAuthorbluebumble
brilliant news :D did you hold it up to the light to see what you have to play with in the seams?
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CommentAuthor~*~ Becca ~*~
aww jelly..funny i had that problem on thurs when i went to pick my dress up!!! but the dressmaker had altered it so she had enugh to work with again and did it right there and then! and now it fits lol !!! ive been walking and was on my wii which im goin to go again tonight and ive cut out chocolate severely so i dont make it too hard to get into on friday lol x
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CommentAuthorjellytot
ahh good news becca, not long for you now! argghhh! :D yes blue bumble, held it up, thers quite abit of extra material in the seams, thank goodness. just hope they can do something intime!x
CommentAuthorbluebumble
ah you will be fine then - try not to stress too much - i have my first corset fitting on thursday - looks like we are in the same boat!
xx
CommentAuthorjellytot
im so worried nobody will be abe to sort it for me though, its such late notice x
CommentAuthornickers
u never no hun some people are so helpul fingers crosed xx
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CommentAuthorjellytot
hope so, im ringing her inabit x
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