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| Hi Mae, yup, most of us are hanging out over on the October 2007 brides team. If you go to my spark page, then look at my spark teams, you can find us there! join in!! :) we miss you!
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We mostly post in the October 2007 Brides team. Things are good here. Snowing-Stupid Groundhog......didn't know what he was doing. So much for spring.
I am using wine bottles with tapers in the center and votives at each end of the table. (long tables) I took a cheap way out. We will also have little pumpkins and gourds.
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How is everybody doing? Just wanted to report that I have eaten way too much pie and chocolate because of Easter.
Hope all is well out there!
I think I'm going to have Columbines in my bouquet. I need some ideas for table decorations, it's really confusing stuff.
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CARROLLKR
3/15/07 11:46 A
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| Well take care of your self. I hope that takes care of your plateau. I got a flu shot and hope that prevents it.
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Hello! No one has been on here in a while, it must be a busy season. Just wanted to report that I lost a few pounds but that is because I had the stomach flu. ICK. An easy way to break the plateau, but not a fun process. I'll probably gain back but slightly exciting none the less.
Hope everyone else has been healthy--avoid the flu at all costs. I missed a whole week of classes. boooo.
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| Yea, I'm in a slump too. I keep thinking this summer I'll hit the gym really hard. I just hope that when summer comes I won't say to myself, "this Fall I'll hit the gym really hard," because it'll definitely be a little late then.
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COPPERPEBBLES
2/23/07 10:27 A
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So it's not just me then ....
I'm in a slump also ... it's frustrating! Trying to stay positive though.
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Hello all!
I am having issues here. I think my body is angry with me or something. Nothing I do is getting it to change. I have been eating very well and have been exercising 30-60 minutes daily and nothing is happening. I am sooooo frustrated. I have been so good to my body and it is not recipricating the niceness it has received. At least I know I'm not going to gain, I think I just jinxed myself.
Hope everyone else is doing well!!!
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| Ugh, I don't want to talk about it.
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| weekly check-in... how's everyone doing?
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CARROLLKR
2/18/07 10:48 P
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| You're right, your snow makes mine look like nothing!
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JENSATIONAL829
2/18/07 7:06 P
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| Hi All, will be an Oct 27th bride here. I cant wait. Im in Buffalo here, I know what the snow is all about!!
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| You got our left over snow from Iowa. We got plenty Tuesday. I want warm weather!!!!
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| Thanks for all the warm welcoming wishes ladies! I need here in cleveland....all this snow!!! i was snowed in yesterday!
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yayayay another oct. 6 bride! it seems to be such a popular date!!! :) We're glad you're here.
Everyone else, how are we doing??? I'm 7 months and 20 days out, or something like that!
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CARROLLKR
2/14/07 11:36 A
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| Yeah! October 6th-Me too! I can't wait. Good luck to you.
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I'm getting married on October 6th! I can't wait, its gonna be such an awesome party!!! And i'll be darned if i don't look super-duper freakin fantastic for it! 
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CARROLLKR
2/14/07 10:19 A
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| I have found that I have been sleeping so much better since I have started exercising more. It makes a huge difference for me. Since I hit my mid 30's, I don't sleep. So that is a good motivator for me.
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| I actually dragged myself out of bed early this morning and did the 20 min. Turbo Jam! amazing. If only I could remember how good it makes me feel, I could do it everyday. LOL. Hope all is well!!! :)
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COPPERPEBBLES
2/11/07 9:41 P
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| It's been hanging around zero degrees here for the last week or so. (Wisconsin) They are saying it the coldest snap since 1996! It's hard to work out when it's so cold!!
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| I think it hit 30 today, of course it's suppose to cool off again.
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| I'm in Michigan, it was a balmy 15 degrees here yesterday, I was very excited!
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| Maefrost-where are you from? I'm in Iowa, and it is so coooollldd here too. I can't wait for the promised 25 degrees tomorrow. That's pathetic when I'm excited about 25 degree weather!
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COPPERPEBBLES
2/9/07 10:18 A
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| That dress is beautiful! Mine has the pick-up skirt also. It's kind of playful while still being elegant. A perfect mix!
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I'm pretty sure this is the dress I'm getting. I'm gonna try it on one more time b4 I decide.
I haven't been doing much in the way of exercise lately, it's so freaking cold. I walk about a half an hour a day, I get windburn on my face I swear. I get so tired too, gotta be the weather. I've been doing the points system from Weight Watchers, so far so good, I've lost the 5 lbs I put on during those holidays. It takes a while for me to lose weight!! Hope everyone is having a super day:)
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| I have been thinking about favors also..and I am really trying to think of something unusual and creative. I saw in a magazine small little individualy wrapped pecan pies that had our names and dates on the outside tied with a small ribbon-I thought that was really cute! But who knows!:)
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| I've already purchased the favors - martini glasses - now I just need to make the favor tags to tie to the stem. That I'll hold off on until September.
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COPPERPEBBLES
2/1/07 6:03 P
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| Has anyone started to work on favors yet? I am torn between saving the time and buying them, or making them myself. What are you ladies doing?
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| That sounds like a beautiful wedding! Great for you to skip all the stress. And you get to havean October party!
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Hi Ladies! I miss not being an October bride anymore, but guess what. We've changed our wedding plans quite a bit. We were going to get married at our friends house and honeymoon in Maui but now we've decided to leave for Maui, get married on a cliff or by a waterfall on September 15th and stay there for our honeymoon, and then when we come back we're going to have a more casual Hawaiian themed reception on October 6th at our friends house - its a 5 acre organic farm, it's beautiful.
So that has really taken the pressure off of planning which makes me feel better. We just decided that for us, we wanted our wedding day to be what WE want and not what everyone else says it should be. We would rather skip the stress and save some money and spend it on enjoying our lives together. After all, the wedding is one day, the marriage is for the rest of our lives.
So I'm really excited and can't wait to find the right package.
Well I hope everyone is doing well and planning away! I have been okay, I think the stress of wedding planning has taken its toll on me physically, because our budget wasn't really workable, but hopefully it will get better. I think I've hit a plateau but I'm going to try and bust through it. I want to look good for Maui.
Keep up the hard work Girls!
TTYS
~Christie
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COPPERPEBBLES
2/1/07 10:09 A
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I had no idea it was on Sweetest Day until a friend told me it was! I think it's wonderful though :)
I haven't been doing too well with my exercising. It's about 3 degrees here and when it gets so cold I just want to cuddle up on the couch and watch tv. I'm like a hibernating bear!
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Hello Ladies,
My big day is October 27. I'm going dress shopping tomorrow but I'm having a hard time getting psyched about it. I just hope adjustments will have to be made by the time October rolls around.
I look forward to reading about everyone's plans!
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| hey maefrost and all you new ladies... I've been plugging around, although I have a cold right now, so my exercising is kind of poop right now..... Can you girls believe we're almost at the 8 month mark?!
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oops! I meant Sweetest Day..I was responding to copperpebbles post that her wedding was on the same day as mine --oct. 20th .. and that is sweetest day too :)
In the midwest people actually do stuff for sweetest day. do they acknowledge it where you live?
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| Maefrost thats awesome if we do have the same ring! I love my ring I wouldnt have it any other way!:) Jill, when is sweetheart day?? I wasn't sure what day you were referring to.:)
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The same day!! That day is Sweethearts Day too. DId you know that? Anyway, I started working out everyday.. I have not done that in about a year. I just came back from the doctor and I gained 3 pounds!!! I mean is that a joke? The doctor said I was bloated but it still was such a let down. I was so perfect w/ my exercise regimen and there is no way it is muscle weight. Uggh. I feel depressed
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Hello all! I haven't been on here in a while. Kelsey, I think I have the same ring as you, yours may be a touch bigger though :) It looks identical!
My weight hasn't budged but I hope to break my plateau soon. Hope everyone is doing well. Later ladies!!
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COPPERPEBBLES
1/25/07 8:55 A
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Welcome Jill! We are getting married on the same day!
We are all here to support each other in our goals and I hope you reach yours. I must say .. I am a bit envious ... I wish I only had 7 pounds to loose instead of 60+!!! But I know exactly what got me here ... eating too much and not exercising. Who knew! LOL
Good luck!
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ok, I thought I posted on here but it is not showing up? So, if you see two of the same posts--sorry!
I am new to this topic and am getting married Oct. 20, 2007. I just bought my dress and i was looking at the pics of me in it from the store and I looked awful. I want to cry. I know it is a long time away, but I need to keep motivated so I excercise. I used to have the most toned perfect body and then I went on a year long eating spree without exercising :)
Anyway, I promised myself that TODAY would be the day I started working out.. Anyway, I am so glad I found this topic!!!
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COPPERPEBBLES
1/22/07 5:52 P
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| OK ... I totally fell off the wagon here. stress hit, I stuffed my face for a week, and now I am terrified to jump on that scale. Has anyone else done this?
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KELVILLEP
1/18/07 12:36 P
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Our wedding is October 27th, 2007!! Seems like forever, but I am sure it will go by fast!
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COPPERPEBBLES
1/18/07 11:16 A
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| I LOVE that website!! I am in the process of making one for our wedding now. I will share it with you ladies when it is complete. Thanks for the recomendation.
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| Aww, thanks!! :) I weigh in tomorrow, I'm a little nervous ;)
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| And by the way-that is a wonderful proposal story. I had tears in my eyes!
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Thank you. I love the site. I think I will look into that one. I want to come to the wedding now! Course I am going to be a little busy that weekend myself.
Thanks
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| I have a weddingannouncer.com web page- totally free... I LOVE it. I think it's way better than theknot (no offense) you can see ours: amandaandnick.weddingannouncer.com
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I have a knot.com web page, I haven't advertised it to friends and family yet, I am still debating. I think it will be helpful for my out of town guests and for registries and such.
 Has anyone tried the sparkpeople ab workout, its a video. I did the first 5 minutes of it and I'm SO sore. Its either really good, or I am super out of shape.
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| Does anyone have a Knot website? I am debating on using it or adding a page to my Girl Scout web page. Thoughts?????
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Morning Ladies! Just popped in to say HI.
Amanda, way to go on the 30! - woohoo!
~C
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Okay so I'm 10/13 and I just got one of those panic-inducing emails from theknot.com, innocently titled "9 months to go!".
Scary. I deleted it.
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BYLOVEANDGRACE
1/15/07 6:39 P
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BYLOVEANDGRACE
1/15/07 6:38 P
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COPPERPEBBLES
1/15/07 2:08 P
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Thanks I like the save-the-dates too. I was getting them printed this weekend but we've been hit with a HUGE ice storm, so I'll be iced in here for a while (I posted some pics on my sparkpage).
Congrats on the loss (that sounds strange). It is very encouraging.
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Woo Hooooo! Congrats! Keep up the good work! 
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| hey girls, i hit my 30 pounds loss! yayayay! now only 16-25 to go! :D
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| Those are awesome Save the Date cards! They look so nice. You are getting married the day after me!
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I should post on this board more.
So I have TONS of out of town guests. I looked at hotels and The Courtyard Marriot gave me the best deal, $59 a night with a min. of 10 rooms. Their normal room price is $149. Its a great hotel, so I'd suggest talking to a Courtyard Marriot if anyone is looking for hotels for out-of-towners.
EDIT: I posted a pic of the save-the-dates on my sparkpage if anyone is interested.
Question...Is anyone making their own save-the-dates, or have you gotten anything printed? I'm a graphic designer and I made my own but I'm not sure where to get them printed...much less where to get them printed here in Tulsa (my wedding is in Houston where I'm from, but I go to school in Tulsa). Any ideas?
I'm about to go play tennis...WHO HOO!
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Thanks Copper!!! I'm glad I can stay, I really love it here!
I worked out last night for an hour!! Yay me!
I did a circuit with the treadmill and strength exercises. I did 5 min on the treadmill @ 5mph & 1.5% incline then 3 strength exercises then 5 min TM @ 3.5mph & 6% incline, then 3 ST exercises, then 5 min @ 5mph, then 3 ST, then 5 min @ 3mph & 10% incline and finished with 1 more exercise...I just couldn't do anymore. I was pooped but I felt GREAT and I had a very healthy dinner afterwards, so all-in-all, yesterday was a fantastic day!!! Just thought I'd share that with ya!
Have an awesome day!
~Christie
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COPPERPEBBLES
1/10/07 5:47 P
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I'm hanging in there. We just had a major bump in the road. We had to find a new place to host our reception! I won't go into all of the details but it had to do with our number of guests, how many my parents want to invite, and a rather large handful of people that would not be able to come if we didn't invite their children. (They are all from out of the area)
So it the matter of 2 days we were able to find another location that will hold ALL of our guests (and their kids)! Whew.
The one good thing is that I was able to keep my eating under control! I ALWAYS turn to food when I get stressed. It was hard, but I stayed within my calories during those stressfull days. Personal victory! Yay me! :)
Oh ... and I think we can keep a Sept bride in our group. We know where you belong... with us. :) Then you can give us all the details before we take that walk down the aisle in October!
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I really want to be an October bride but it just isn't going to work out that way. But I'm going to stay here anyway. I love it here, you guys are awesome. This is the first place I come when I log in to SP every day!
I did really good last night. I went to dinner at a friends house and we had steamed crab, rice and salad. I skipped the wine and drank what seemed like gallons of water, which by the way is an excellent way to avoid overeating. I was full at the end of the meal but not crying. I am pretty proud of myself. Now I just need to get into the exercise.
Is anyone part of any good exercise challenges? I'd like to join one or start one. What do you think? My goal is to strength train 3 days/week and cardio 6 days/week. The cardio is easier than the ST. How about you guys?
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NOOOOOO you can't be a Sept. bride!!! I will cry forever!!! You still have to be a part of us...
how's everyone else doing?
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| Well Girls, it looks like I'm going to be a September bride after all. We've moved the date up to the 15th and I'm really having mixed emotions about it. I feel like I'm planning MY wedding around everyone else! Oh well, I just can't wait so I guess I'll live. I'll be getting married sooner so that makes it okay. I feel lots better now that I'm eating good and exercising. The lbs are leaving, I can feel it!!!
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MONICASERPAS
1/5/07 8:25 P
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| My task this month was finding my dress. And I've accomplished that, so I think I'm going to start working on deciding what flowers I"m having and decorations to do. I'm starting weight watchers tomorrow so I'm very excited to get to go there and talk in person with other people. I'm highly motivated now to lose since I have my dress and just wish I could look less pudgy in it!
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GREENTREES76
1/5/07 5:52 P
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| October 20 here. Congrats on the upcoming wedding everyone! Look forward to seeing results!
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STARCRUNCH86
1/4/07 10:13 P
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Hey there Girls!!! WOW look at all the new Brides we have. AWESOME!!!! Hope 2007 has started out a great note for everyone.
My task for this month is finding the right church, we have the reception site but i havent found the church that i envisioned. we have been to over 20 different churches and still no luck. thats one of the bad things about planning a long distance weddings only when i am able to get back there do i have the chance to go and look at things.
Stay strong girls!
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Hi everyone! I'm back!!! I can't believe how many new brides we have, awesome! I'm a little sad though, I may not be an October bride anymore. I work for an accountant and tax return extensions are due Oct 15 and he thinks it may be too hard to get them out on time if I'm not around, so I may be bumping it up to September. But if that happens I'll still stay here because you guys rock!!! This is the best group ever.
The holidays were really rough for me, that's why I don't really care for them all that much. But now they are gone and I've been back on track for the last three days. I'm making such a conscious effort to pay attention to my diet and exercise. I'm just happy to be past all the crap!
I want to say welcome to all the new October brides. I just can't believe we are all getting married this year! 2007 is already here. I'm ready to get busy planning!
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| We are making our invites. I bought the blank invites at the store. I cut a printed vellum to fit a little bit smaller then the invite. I printed the wording onto the vellum. Ribbon at the top to hold the two pieces together-with a little glue. Easy and pretty.
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| Wow, some of you ladies are a lot farther along than i am. We just finalized our ceremony site last night, still working on all the "big stuff". Of course then again, i've only been engaged for less than a month! Lots to do and not a lot of time to do it in.
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| I have some of the big stuff done..but now need to focus on all the little stuff. Still have flowers and dresses to work on. I was thinking about making our invitations...anyone else doing this? Any tips?
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| Who knew there would be so many October weddings, mine is October 6th as well. My big thing to get done this month is the cake, just what I need when i'm trying to lose weight
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COPPERPEBBLES
1/4/07 9:55 A
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Welcome to all of the new October Brides!
This month I am focusing on center-pieces and, if time allows, I would love to get a start on the invites.
Remember ladies ... Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels!
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| My planning this month is flowers and cake. Then I have most of my planning done. Maybe next month I will start making my invitations.
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| It's a beautiful dresse! YEAH!
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MONICASERPAS
1/3/07 10:01 P
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| Wow, so many people have joined since I've last been on here. Well good news, I went and bought my wedding dress today!! I put pics on my sparkpage. I was so excited. Of course it was the last one I tried on, I was sooo sick of trying them on. Let me know what you think!
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geesh! look at all you girls! I'm so excited!! There is an Oct 2007 team.... join it!! :)
What's everybody got on their planning agenda this month?
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| Yeah! Two more October 6th weddings. Welcome to all. I can't beleive how fast time is flying already. Only 9 months to go.
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| Just wanted to pop in...I'm getting married October 6, 2007 in Connecticut. I have a long way to go but I have such motivation - THE DRESS! I'm really looking forward to all the planning and excitment to come. Best of luck to all of you.
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| October 6, 2007. I just joined spark people and am quite excited about all its offerings. I guess joining spark people and posting to message boards is a pretty good start for me to drop the pounds.
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| October 20th, 07 I can't believe this year is here! 10 months/50 lbs to go! I ran on the elliptical today. I want to excercise every night doing something, then do family activities on the weekends. I will be shopping for my dress in July so I hope to be close to goal by then. I can't wait! I have so much planning left to do! Good Luck Brides/and grooms!
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Hello all. I just wanted to introduce myself as I just joined today. I've been doing weight watchers since September but am finding I need motivation to actually do the exercise portion of the program. I'm looking to lose close to 50 lbs before my wedding and could go even lower, but am trying to be realistic. I've already lost 17, so I know I can do this. Anyway, I'm getting married on 10/5/07 in NJ and couldn't be more excited! I can't wait to hear from you all. :)
Cherin
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I'm getting married October 13th in VA, and since coming home from my tour in Iraq, I've definitely put on the pounds.
I'm really looking forward to hearing from you ladies, I just joined SP today and I know that i have a long way to go.
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1/2/07 10:59 A
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I am new to sp and I am so glad that this message board exists!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am a October bride 10/8/07 to be exact. I am looking forward to speaking with everyone and motivatng eachother to look great!!!!!!! We have a wedding to get in shape for ladies!!! Good Luck to everyone. Please feel free to message me anytime!!
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It's a new year and I'm excited to report that I'm back into the 160s! Hopefully by October I'll be into the 150s!
Also, oh my gosh - we're all getting married this year!
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ANSCHUIER
12/30/06 9:16 A
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Hey Star, I live in Kansas City and am planning a Minnesota wedding.. Aren't long distance weddings fun?? ;)
And welcome to you Copper! We're so glad you're here!
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COPPERPEBBLES
12/29/06 8:15 P
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Hello fellow October Brides!!! I just found this site and am SO excited that you are all out there with the same goal as me ... to look fantastic on the day we marry the men we love. I look forward to our journey together.
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STARCRUNCH86
12/29/06 11:15 A
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| Hey everyone!i'm a october 2007 bride who lives in connecticut and is getting married in michigan. anyone else planning a long distance wedding?
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ANSCHUIER
12/29/06 8:19 A
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Hi Awein! You'll find us Oct. 07 brides to be a helpful, supportive group!! Hope you can join us on here frequently.
Girls, I am so excited, I finally sat down and wrote up my goals yesterday for 2007. I hope to blog them all down tonight.. I need your help getting me to stick to them!
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| I AM A BRIDE OF OCTOBER 2007 IN VIVA LAS VEGAS...I JUST JOINED 2 DAYS AGO...I AM STARTING NOW SO I CAN MAKE LIFE CHANGES RATHER THAN FASTING THE MONTH BEFORE AND GAINING MORE BACK...BEST OF LUCK TO EVERYONE!!! WE WILL ALL LOOK AMAZING!
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CARROLLKR
12/28/06 4:38 P
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Put the apple pie down and come in off the ledge. :o) You can do it. You have all us October brides for support. Things usually get better. The new year will certainly be better for eating. I am excited to join the Y and to start planning meals better. I am going to make my kids start cooking too. 
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Hi! I've been out for a while. Very, very depressed. family problems. But I know that being off track makes it worse. I'm actually finding myself very sick of all the junk food I've been inhaling. I feel like a robot, just mindlessly shoveling the food in to reach that warm, full, comfortable feeling. I almost want to curl up with my apple pie and just eat the whole thing!
I can't wait for the new year. It's going to be a good one.
We're all getting married!
Sorry for the downer post, but I know you guys can understand, right?
I've got to get happy, soon! And healthy. I just can't give up. I can do this, I can do this!
~C.
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| hehe, I too know about planning around a football game. Here in dallas, we got lucky and picked the weekend after the big Texas/OU football game. There's no doing much of anything other than football that weekend. They practically close down the good parts of downtown.
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ANSCHUIER
12/26/06 6:04 P
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Haha, I just moved out of Omaha to Kansas City.. So I know all about you crazies and your football!
It's so good to see so many Oct. 2007 brides!! Yay! :)
I tanked during the holidays, but I'm back! :)
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CARROLLKR
12/25/06 10:11 A
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| I had to plan mine around home ISU games. We love to go to them. We saw the Huskers cream us this year. Darn it.
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My wedding is 10-19-07. So excited!
It's a Friday, but that's because I live in Nebraska and there's a Husker game that Saturday. And believe me people, if the Huskers are playing, no one is coming to my wedding. It's pretty sad.
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CARROLLKR
12/22/06 12:06 P
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I'm with you Mrs. I have gained so much in the last five years, and I really want to get back down to where I was then. I want to look great in my wedding dress.
I am also planning a wellness event for my workplace. We will be tracking time exercise for 6 months. I am a team captain so I have to set a good example. I am trying to get in gear now so I can start full force in January.
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AZREALTX
12/22/06 10:37 A
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Hello ladies,
I am a new October 2007 bride to be! Got engaged two weeks ago Sunday. The date is set for October 13. Less than 10 months to plan a wedding and I would LIKE to loose 100 pounds, but if I go with the moderate 2 pounds per week that'll be 80 pounds and this time darn it I've got motivation!! I have slacked on my sparkpeople tracking but back in full swing of it all!
I look forward to getting to know everyone!
Marie
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Hi ladies!
Welcome to all the new October brides. It seems to be a popular time to get married.
Mae, way to go on the gpa. Hard worker!!!
It's nice to hear from everyone. I'm finding no time to do anything but everything, if that makes sense. I'm all for just getting through this month and then cracking down and doing some major damage control. I figure if I get it in gear for the new year, then I'll have 11 months under my belt for the next holiday season and I'm gonna be ready. Who's with me?
Well keep up the hard work Sparkies!
~Christie
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ANSCHUIER
12/21/06 7:46 A
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| Mae! We haven't seen you on here in forever... WTG on your 4.0!! YAY for less treats in January!!! :D
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NIKKI1982
12/20/06 2:07 P
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| 10-13-07 here!
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MAEFROST
12/20/06 12:06 P
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I've gotten so far off track but I know that I can get back on. The holidays are rough!! I think I 4.0 this semester though, so at least something good came of the last 2 months, ha. Hope you all have a fabulous Christmas or whatever you may celebrate!!
p.s. I agree, less treats in January!
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CARROLLKR
12/20/06 11:39 A
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Hey everyone! I am getting married October 6th. I am from Iowa.
I bought my dress and I am hoping to have to pay extra to take it in all over!
The holidays make this very hard. Looking forward to less treats in January.
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ANSCHUIER
12/17/06 3:05 P
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hi my most loveliest sexiest October brides.
Thanks for all of your kind comments on my blog. This week was good... Even though I haven't really lost any weight, I FEEL good, and I feel good about what I'm doing. Right now, I guess that's all I can ask for.
Just wanting to make it through the holidays right now and get it over with you know? So I can get back on track and in complete focus.
How is everyone else doing?!?!
-mander
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I CANT BELIEVE ITS ONLY 10 MORE MONTHS!
i've been engaged for two months yesterday! and still so much to do.
i hate holidays! i know i may sound like scrooge lol. the only reason i hate them is because of ALL THE FOOD! everyone is bringing losts of Goodies in to work. i'm up 2 lbs instead of down!...not going to let this discourage me though. i slacked off for 2 days and learned my lesson. now i'm back on track and AM going to stay there...anyone catch biggest loser last night?! i can't believe the difference in them all! i figure if "Eric" can lose 215 pounds in nine months i can def. lose sixty by the wedding!
hope your all doing well!
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ANSCHUIER
12/14/06 7:45 A
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Hi girls! Just a quick update.. This week is going well.. I'm seeing my trainer 3 times this week, for a total of 90 minutes instead of 60.. Go read my latest blog on my sparkpage, my "deep" insight is there.
How are all you girls doing? Can you believe it's only 10 months till our weddings? yikes.
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Hi everyone! Today is a much better day! I'm back on track, healthy breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner & workout planned for later. Feeling good and ready to get this going again! One thing I feel great about is that I ate terrible and didn't gain it all back. With atkins that always happened. I can do this for the rest of my life. It's encouraging. Just a few bumps in the road and I'm sure there always will be but I know I'll get better at dealing with them and maybe they'll be less and less.
Hope everyone has a great day!
~Christie
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Hey Amanda it's hard to get to a happy place when you hear those remarks. I've heard comments before too, they're always from people you wouldn't expect, like cousins or other people who know how much I struggle. It's usually people that have never been heavy so they don't know how hard it is. I lost 30 lbs in high school and have kept it off, school was one of the worst times, kids are cruel to eachother. I'm still not at a great weight for my body but I'm trying. People don't realize how much those little comments eat away at someone's self-esteem. I wish they did know because they would never say them again. I figure I'll be happy when I see myself in jeans (or any other awesome pants) and my belly is gone! Hoping for it soon!! I have one of those lower bellies, they are hard to disguise. Anyhoo, keep your chin up, everyday is one day closer to your goal!!!
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Morning Ladies!
Amanda, I'm right there with ya, but I have to tell you that I saw your pics and I think you're absolutely beautiful. I was actually thinking about this the other day. I thought, what if I'm never happy? What if I reach my goal and I still feel fat. I mean I've lost quite a bit considering I'm not on any pills or depriving myself, and when I think about where I was before I'm proud but still feel like an elephant, especially when I start comparing myself to other skinnier women. I need to stop doing that, otherwise I'm afraid I'll never be okay with myself. We've come so far, just look at your old pictures and remember what it was like to look and feel like that, do a new visual motivator, and don't beat yourself up.
Believe me, I feel like out of the 40 or so lbs I have left to lose, about 20 is in my belly! Plus I had someone make a comment about me over the weekend about how after Thanksgiving I looked like Buddha, so needless to say I felt like crap, even though I've lost 20 lbs. And I'm tired of feeling like crap because it makes me want to stop trying and just crawl in a hole.
This is going to take time. Remember, good things come to those who wait. I promise you, if we can keep this up and work hard we will love the results. Okay pretty lady!
I'm going to go to the Resource Center and pick out some quotes and read about the visual motivators again because this is not good for me or anyone.
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12/10/06 8:54 P
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you know what the bi*** of this is? I am the skinniest I've been in years, and I feel FATTER than I have in years...
Why does this happen? Why does my mind play tricks on me?
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