Thanks everyone for the concern about the BF - but Jess, don't stress yourself out for me! Trust me, I do enough of that for probably this whole thread - I'm just a huge stressball most of the time. He did feed me a couple things, but luckily things falling in my lap wasn't an issue....we've only been dating for about a month though, so I'm sure that will happen over time

Kier, ice cream cake is my favorite - I've had it for almost every one of my birthday cakes. Having a summer birthday helps, but I would eat it anytime of the year!

Lisa, hope the weigh-in went well (I've been avoiding weighing myself - although the doctor's scale yesterday said 154, and that was with clothes and in the middle of the afternoon, so there's hope). I'm glad about the boy! Not that he hasn't called you, but that you had a fun little night. Nights like that will boost up your confidence and then boys will be flocking towards you. I have a roommate (the one I don't like very much!) who is like 6 feet tall, has to be pushing 200lbs, eats whatever she wants, doesn't exercise, etc. She's not obese because of her height, but she definitely pushes the limit on stuffing herself into size 14 tube top dresses, etc. My other roommate and friends were flabbergasted at how many guys she would meet out at bars because we are so ingrained with the thought that guys like girls that are think and small - at least smaller than they are. The thing is, she is extremely self-confident and guys totally respond to that. She will just go up to people and start conversations, and if they don't bite, she'll move right along. Guys totally respond to the fact that she looks like she's having the best time all the time. Totally not the way I act at bars, but I have definitely loosened up and started to not care what guys think so much.

Ahh, this is a novel. I'm going to post this now and come right back - I would hate to have it lost out there in cyberspace

Don't feel bad, my sister was normally a size 10 and her dress was a size 18 - wedding dresses are sized weird. Don't let that sabotage your efforts. No doubt your body will catch up soon!! Keep at it. At least then, no matter what you weigh at your wedding, you can say you tried and gave it your all.

I am sending you positive vibes (whirrrrrrr - feel them coming?)

Off to a gala lunch thing for the children's hospital...

Belle

Kim, step away from the steak and cheese!! Bridal gowns and bridesmaid dresses are the most ridiculously sized things in the world!! The way I see it, people shouldn't even try to compare them to regular American sizing because they are just nowhere near on the same scale. Think of that size 20 as being a UK size 41 or something - totally meaningless! Don't let those bridal people pressure you into buying a gown you don't want. Remember, this is going to be the happiest day for you, regardless of the number inside the dress. Have you looked at David's Bridal at all for bridesmaid stuff? I don't know if there are any down in roanoke, but they are here in NoVa - the wedding I was at last weekend had the bridesmaids in these gorgeous 2 piece gowns from there which were relatively inexpensive - maybe around $150 or so.

Tonya, I was thinking the same thing for dinner tonight. We'll see if it really happens. Even if we end up going out, all I'm going to get is a salad anyway. I don't really have many suggestions on comforters, but it's suprising that one lasted you only a year. I've seen some nice ones at Target on occasion.

Jayne, I love skinny cows too! They are a bit expensive for me, but they were on sale this week and I had 2 coupons, so I bought 3 packages

Winter, way to go on the workouts - sorry to hear about all your house problems. I know what a pain those can be!

Becky, I'm glad I'm not the only one who freaks out over stuff like that. It's only because we care....

Lori, not sure if there's one in Boston, but it is a chain - The Melting Pot, so there very well might be. I LOVE Cheesecake Factory too - I'm from MA and I've been to the one in the Atrium (as well as in a few other cities) - are there any more now up in the city?

KT - can't help you on the shower games, I'm bad at those. Good job with all the exercise though! Maybe try the knot.com (I think that's a wedding site!) it might have games.

Hi Belle, we're posting at the same time!

Ok, think this is long enough - hi angie and ali and kirsty and JenK and JenL and everyone else wherever you are!

Hello all - I'm down 1.5, which is okay. I was up 1.5 last week, so I was hoping it was mostly water and I'd get a little extra off also.. but no luck there. I guess the pizza and cake did it. Shrug - it's a new week.

Kim - you have done SO WELL. DOn't get too down. First... those bridal dresses run weird sizes. They never fit anyone... that's why everyone has to get "fitted." Don't be down.

We're going to get you as close to your wedding day goal as possible - so don't go for that steak and cheese sub just yet. Save those points for tasting different wedding cakes!

You are going to be a beautiful bride and have a beautiful gown that will mean so much more than any dress you could ever buy... your sister is making it. that is so special.

I hate and I mean HATE trying on dresses. I hated it for prom - which I was just thankful I had a date for. Also, I'm from the south, and I had to do it for my debutant ball. Both times I got dresses made. The torsos of dresses are so weird... if they are long or short it could throw you off like 4 sizes. You could be a size 14 in the waste, but have curves and much envied buxom breasts and have to buy a size 20 dress.

If you do need something tastey... get some skinny cow ice cream treats or a McDonalds soft serve ice cream cone and enjoy. Think of how happy you'll be on your wedding day!!! I bet you won't even be thinking about the size of your dress. Obviously he loves you no matter what - and that is amazing and awesome and I can only dream of having that one day.

CHeer up - you've done amazing things and you've come so far. Do something nice for yourself..... get your nails done. You deserve it girl!

Lexxy - sounds like we're living with the same person! My roommate is 5'11", 190 (but looks great because she's so tall.) What a coincidence! We've been wearing the same size for a few months... but she got a little upset (I could tell) because I'm wearing a couple sizes smaller than her now. HELLO - she's a foot taller than me. I should be wearing 8 sizes smaller. I'm not sure she gets that.

KT - I need your will power today - I had a slice of pizza for lunch. It was only one slice and usually that would be fine to work into my day. But facing the truth... it was the largest slice of pizza and prob AT LEAST 12 points... if not 16. AGH!

Grace - 6 pounds during the challenge rocks!

HI LORI! I have to tell you about a place in Watertown called the Low Fat No Fat cafe. They have wraps for 7 points and french fries (air fried?) for 3 points. Mmmmm.

Lisa

Lisa

Lexxy - Where in mass are you from? I live in Allston. Cool.

Hey everyone- So, now on DAY TWO of eating OP and everything. Walking lots and did weights last night, so things are going well. I think I may have finally found that kick I needed to really get going and stick with it. You know how that goes sometimes? You go on forever saying "oh, I need to lose weight, I'll start eating well tomorrow.", etc? I feel like I have been in that for months. Well, tomorrow is NOW!

Kim- Don't get stressed about the dress! They really are cut super strange. No personal experience, but I have heard all sorts of stories about the incredibly thin girls who have huge wedding dresses. Somebody explained to me once that the companies, boutiques, etc. make more money that way, but I ca't remember exactly how they had figured this. Anyway, don't feel bad. If you are OP and exercising, you will definitely look great for the wedding.

Lexxy- Glad to hear the BF is all sorted out. Fondue sounds yummy. We have a melting pot here, but I have never been. May have to try it sometime...

Jayne- I've never seen skinny cows. What does the package look like (I am a TOTAL ice cream addict, it's horrible!)

Big hello to everyone else- it sounds like we are all really getting into a weight loss groove of sorts!

Cat

OK this is going to be quick - hi to everyone else who's posted.

Kim - Listen to everything everyone is saying. Wedding dresses are weird. If your sister is making you one, it will fit like a glove and there won't be a size on it anyway. A friend of mine ordered hers 2 sizes smaller and then gained weight - that's way too much stress! If you order one, order it the size you are and then have it altered 3 weeks before the wedding and again, perfect. I also bought a bridesmaid dress 2 sizes too small and ended up buying a second dress so my SIL could use the extra material to alter the first dress so it would fit me and I wouldn't look like a big green sausage.

Anyway, that's my 2 cents - you know you'll look beautiful on your wedding day.
KT

Cat and KT - they make their money off all the alterations that need to be done when you actually get the dress and it is a tent! The alterations can cost a fortune, almost as much as some of the dresses!

Lisa, I'm from a little town called Holliston - it's near Natick/Framingham. My best friend from college lived in Allston for a few years, and now she's in Brighton, so I know that area! Air fries sound yummy, but I really don't ever get to Watertown. My other roommate, the one I'm friends with who is also dieting, kind of has issues with me being a smaller size then her. She had a lot more weight than me to lose and has lost a ton already - but she's shorter, so I guess I can understand her not liking it. I sure as heck didn't like it when my big roommate started losing weight when we were dieting and exercising - and she was doing nothing but eating frozen pizzas all day!

Thank you all for your support! I guess it's just one of those days. I was jealous yesterday when my sister and friend were trying on bridesmaids dresses in size 10, but then again, I did this to myself. All I want to do is get an idea of what some dresses might look like. But when I can't even get them over my hips, well ... I put on a size 24 just so I could actually zip something up. It actually felt good that it was BIG, but then again, it was a size 24. It had a pretty neckline, anyway.

Things could be worse. My boyfriend learned yesterday that his step-brother, who was supposed to get married June 22, called off the wedding because he found out his girlfriend of 4 years was cheating on him.

I haven't responded to anyone else today, and I'm sorry for that. I admit to feeling a little self-absorbed today. I am feeling a little better after talking to my mom. Get I get an opinion? What would you all think of wine-colored bridesmaids dresses with autumn flower colors of burnt orange, red and yellow (think gerber daises?

Hi Kim!

Chin up girl!! When I got married 6 years ago, I was a 7/8 and my wedding dress was a 14/16, go figure!

I think wine colored bridesmaid dresses would be lovely. Love the color of flowers you are thinking of too, very fall-like.

Some of the fall weddings I have been to that had beautiful bridesmaid dresses were the following colors: emerald green, black, red, dark plum. Just some ideas.

I was married on Oct. 5th, and my bridesmaid dresses were emerald green. I look back at the pics, and I still love them.

Also, just my .02 cents...but when trying on wedding dresses, try on all different styles, even if you don't care for them on the hanger. When I went in to try them on, I knew for sure that I wanted a strapless, full, wedding dress....what did I walk out with?.....a long sleeved, straight, evening dress style wedding gown. It was o.k. on the hanger, but when I put it on, I new it was the one!

Well, better get back to work, speaking of weddings, I have to take my bridesmaid dress for my brother's wedding to the seamstrss, it is too big, need about 5 inches taken in...should have bought a 9/10 not a 11/12.....shouldn't have listened to the bridal place.....

Later gators....