The Dreaded Wedding Day Diet

Every bride wants to look fabulous in her gown on the most special day of her life.  She also wants to look killer in her bathing suit on her honeymoon.  Ah, yes, 'tis the time for the wedding weight loss!  There are so many fad diets and supplements out there, but I am a firm believer in hard work and determination.  With just over six months to go (I know, I can't believe it!), I have started to hit the gym and monitor my food intake.  Let it be known that it is NOT easy!  I'd much rather go home after work/school and indulge in pizza, pasta, and anything else that isn't exactly "healthy".  But, sadly, I've traded that in for whole grains, lettuce, chicken, and protein shakes.  I mean, come on, those extra 20-25 pounds aren't going to shed themselves! 

To help motivate myself and meet my weight loss goals, I have convinced my friend (who is getting married two months after me) to join me in a weight loss challenge.  Whoever can lose the most weight by May 15 will be deemed the "winner".  But of course, there are a few catches.  We have each decided to start a "sin pot", in which every time we commit a sin, we must put $5 aside.  This is an honest contest.  "Sins" include eating fast food, not getting four 30-minute workouts in each week, binge eating, and eating any other food that would be considered a huge no-no.  When May 15 hits, the bride with the most weight loss gets to claim the other bride's "sin pot".  The only way to re-claim $5 is to work out for 7 consecutive days for 30 minutes each.  We know the biggest reward will of course be looking lean and fabulous in our dresses, but who can't ever use some extra cash!?  Let the weight loss war begin!