I got a text from one of our Bridal Boot Camp clients that her dress had arrived and it was fitting time. She was a little nervous, but I knew she was progressing nicely and waited for the results.
You see, as is often the case, she had a specific weight goal in mind when she first came in and had accordingly ordered the dress two sizes smaller than her current one. But, she also wanted to be a buff bride, not a waif bride.
With that in mind, I counseled her that her desired weight might not be reasonable, but that she would definitely look fabulous AND reach her measurements if she stuck with her program. Why? Because muscle weighs more than fat, and the goal is to burn away fat while building lean muscle. Since our client wanted to sculpt her body and gain more muscle mass and strength, there was no way that she would reach her target weight without either leaning out beyond what she had in mind OR sacrificing muscle fitness. So...
The best gauge of her progress towards fitting into her dress would be measurements and body fat percentage, NOT the scale alone.
"Trust me," I said.
Trust me she did, and here we are just a few weeks later. With plenty of time to spare, her dress fits perfectly! While she still wants to continue sculpting and getting stronger, she is adamant that she doesn't want to get any smaller. This is important to note because she is NOT at the weight she thought she wanted. She does, however, look fabulous, as reflected by her measurements and body fat percentage. We'll continue her program and closely monitor her progress to make sure she stays within acceptable ranges, while continuing to sculpt her shoulders, arms, and back for the "strapless dress" look.
DRESS FITTING TIPS:
1. Take your girth measurements and compare them to those of your desired dress size. Typically, the most important ones are the bust, waist, and hips. These measurements are what will allow you to fit into your dress, or not.
2. Have your body fat measured by a qualified health or fitness professional. Not only is a healthy body fat range important for your overall well-being, it will also give you an idea of how your fitness program is working.
3. Use the scale only as a loose measure of your progress. Weigh once per week, on the same day of the week, but don't obsess. Keep in mind that if you are resistance training, you may actually see a slight increase in the first week or two as your muscles become denser. Comparing your weight with your change in body fat percentage is thus VERY important!
4. Start your eating and exercise program early! Can't stress this enough. While the goal is to look good at your wedding, you also want to give your husband a healthy bride. Our Bridal Boot Camp client ordered her dress two sizes smaller, but she ALSO gave herself plenty of time to create the figure she wanted.
Contact us as soon as you have your wedding date and we'll help you figure out the best dress size goal for your situation and sculpt the body you desire to go in it!
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