{First of all, I just want to say one big, fat, huge THANK YOU to all of you who are a part of this community and have made it what it is, via contributing, tweeting, commenting, or supporting each other in a variety of Awesome Sauce ways. I’m so excited to have it here- I know it’s already made a difference for me, as far as motivation and feeling like I have a network of people rooting for me, and vice versa. This place is already more than I ever dared to hope it could be when I had a crazy idea a couple weeks ago.
Again… thank you. All of you.}
Phew. That said, I have something much more important on my mind right now.
(I keed. Sorta.)
You see, I have a wedding on April 25th. And this isn’t just any wedding… it’s my first BESTIE’S wedding, which means I will be IN IT, which means I will be oggled by all of the guests during the ceremony, which means I will be in her wedding pictures for the rest of our lives, which means…
There is A Dress.
A Dress that is lovely, a gorgeous color, and so fun!
But.
It is also A Dress that, when I tried it on two weeks ago, could only be zipped over my bazongas if I emptied my chest cavity of every last ounce of oxygen.
I tried it on again this weekend, and thanks to the first 30 days of p90x and a devastating lack of cheeseburgers from my life, it now… “fits.”
And you all know what I mean when I say, “it fits,” right? Like, sure, I can get in it. But I am not ROCKING it, amigos.
I have three weeks left, as I write this. Three weeks in which to lose a coupla pounds in the boobage area and work towards my Michelle Obama arms, so that I don’t just *fit* in The Dress.
I want to be ROCKING The Dress.
Now:
And “After” photos to come…
I can do this. Little goals, baby steps, right?
For the sake of the girls, I have to. It’s going to be a looooooong reception if they can’t breathe…
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Well first of all, I think you look GREAT. The dress is super cute! No matter what you will look fantastic in that dress minus 2 lbs or not!
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LiLu Reply:
April 5th, 2010 at 10:19 am
@Michelle,
Thanks love. I would LOVE to be able to breathe TOO, but I don’t want to be greedy.
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That dress is AWESOME. Love the color. And, um, you already look really good in it. So anything you do between now and the wedding will just be bonus to an already banging look.
Now, you know this is coming…but…seriously? Go to a hot yoga class. Talk about a quick way to drop a pound or two of pure water weight.
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LiLu Reply:
April 5th, 2010 at 10:20 am
@Hannah,
Yeah, my girl ROCKS for picking that gorgeous color. It will look even more gorgeous with a little Bikram yoga and maybe even a tan…
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Just A Girl Reply:
April 5th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
@LiLu, Um, you don’t tan. Don’t lie.
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LiLu Reply:
April 5th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
@Just A Girl,
FAKE AND BAKE, woman! Don’t call me out!
I agree with everyone else. You look fab!
Can you get some good foundation undergarments? Although that might be counterproductive… my best shapewear makes the girls stand out more than usual. :p
I also have a dress that I need to wear in a wedding that is rather difficult to zip at the moment. And the trickiest place is right in the boobular region. I’m lucky that my wedding isn’t until September. I’m hoping that y’all can help me get to the point where it zips easily.
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LiLu Reply:
April 5th, 2010 at 10:21 am
@Hope,
You betchyer ass we will!
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Lookin’ HOT lady! You are doing amazing. I guess it’s time for me to get moving eh?
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LiLu Reply:
April 5th, 2010 at 10:21 am
@Kristin,
Not hot. PASSABLE. But I will get to hot… I will!
xo
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girl you look hot! but i know how bad it can suck to feel like you can’t breathe.
i am digging those colors!
good luck lady.
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LiLu Reply:
April 5th, 2010 at 10:27 am
@Brittany,
Really, the breathing thing is second to wanting Michelle Obama arms.
Priorities…
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Lilu, seriously–you look beautiful. I could not imagine how the dress could fit you more, it looks like it was molded just for you.
But I am rooting for you, because I definitely about loosing the boobage….I have so many nice shirts and dresses that I can’t wear because my chest is just too big. That will go down hopefully as I lose this weight.
And if it doesn’t, its surgery time.
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LiLu Reply:
April 5th, 2010 at 10:28 am
@Tiffani,
Ha! I know- I have a whole closet of shirts and dresses that require safety pins to wear without flashing the world. But B is already not thrilled at the idea of me losing any boobage…
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Wow. That is a beautiful dress. I LOVE the color! And you look amazing in it already, but breathing is kinda important.
You can do it!!
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LiLu Reply:
April 5th, 2010 at 10:28 am
@Lauren,
The color IS gorgeous. My girl, she is good to us.
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You look beautiful! Lovely colors, too. You can do it! Can’t wait to see the pictures later
I love that your cat is all up in the pictures, too, btw.
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LiLu Reply:
April 5th, 2010 at 10:29 am
@StaceyParadise,
Seriously, Axe Murderer is such a little ham!
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Liz in Spandex Reply:
April 5th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
@LiLu, I was going to say all the same things, cause the second thought after “Ooh, pretty” was “ha! cat!”… only cause my cat does the same. Jerks.
Seriously, you look great and God Bless ya for the lack of cheeseburger. One drunk night and I’d be off the wagon.
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You can do it! We’re all going to look so hawt in those dresses. I actually really like them, which you usually cant say about BM dresses…
I am FREAKING OUT about the three weeks left though. I probably wont eat the whole week before we leave. I can’t event imagine how M feels….
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LiLu Reply:
April 5th, 2010 at 10:30 am
@Kristin,
Okay, but we are at LEAST getting those Cuban sandwiches from that mom ‘n pop’s in Key West…
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Meredith Reply:
April 7th, 2010 at 6:34 am
@LiLu, @Kristin
totally late on this but the dress looks FAB on you both–seriously LiLu, looks great! Kbo, i know urs looks amazing, it did 3 weeks ago! and omg i am freaking out!! i had an actual nightmare last night that my centerpieces and uplighting were ALL wrong and S wore his old shoes bc his new ones hurt his feet. Dangit, i told him to try his shoes on!! (which he does refuse to do). I was clearly not enjoying my wedding in the dream and that really is my biggest fear–that i won’t be able to put any mishaps aside and just be happy. 18 days! love u gals!
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You look great!!! As someone that is an A on a good day, I can’t really sympathize with the girls ever being squished, I can just say that you *look* amazing even if the girls can’t breathe
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LiLu Reply:
April 5th, 2010 at 10:30 am
@Lisa,
And really, that’s what’s important, isn’t it?
Thanks hon!
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cute! and yay for 30 days on P90x already! You look great, but I’m sure you’ll be where you want to be by the wedding
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LiLu Reply:
April 5th, 2010 at 10:34 am
@Amy,
30 days and 60 to go… I am seriously a convert!!!! Love it!
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The dress totally fits you and not in the I’m-barely-squeezing-in way… Or it doesn’t look that way, anyway! Buttt being able to breath is probably important so good luck!
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LiLu Reply:
April 5th, 2010 at 10:34 am
@elizabethany,
No no, you’re right- as long as it LOOKS okay, I’ll take it!
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yay Lilu! I agree with everyone else… looks awesome already!! way to go
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LiLu Reply:
April 5th, 2010 at 10:36 am
@JM,
Thanks lover!
xoxo
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p.s. Your cat is such a ham!
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LiLu Reply:
April 6th, 2010 at 7:14 am
@JM,
I KNOW. Doesn’t she know I’m the star of this household??
I keed, I keed.
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The dress looks FAB already – a couple more weeks of working out and sans burgers (um, have you tried the Obama burger at Good Stuff? shoot me!) and I’m sure that you will rock it with confidence!
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LiLu Reply:
April 6th, 2010 at 7:15 am
@Gwen,
I haven’t had the Obama one, but I’ve been there, and those milkshakes will haunt my dreams for the rest of my days. Truth.
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If you could manage to just be totally stressed out for the next three weeks, I promise you’ll lose some inches around the boobage.
I had to get my wedding dress refitted two times and it still didn’t fit (too big!) on my wedding day.
The dress is very cute though and you look awesome in it.
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LiLu Reply:
April 6th, 2010 at 7:15 am
@san,
I would FAR prefer to get a dress refitted for “too small”! Maybe I should just pretend it’s MY wedding for motivation…
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At least your girl did you right by selecting that beautiful dress! And you can do it! I know you can! You will be smoking in 3 weeks! Also, I now understand where you are coming from when you say you want to lose it in the bazookas area. I never knew before since I had “petite” bazookas but now. Oh man. Now they are out of control. And not in a good way either.
And did I see something about Key West up der? That is where we got married! I want to go back!!!
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LiLu Reply:
April 6th, 2010 at 7:16 am
@Kellie,
YES! She’s getting married in Key Largo, so we’re spending a night in Key West. I spent EVERY college spring break there… gawd, I can’t wait to see Duval again!!!
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That dress is adorable. And you look great in it!
But I totally know what you mean about wanting to*rock* the dress.
And if anyone can rock that dress, it’ll be you.
Kick some ass, LiLu!
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LiLu Reply:
April 6th, 2010 at 7:16 am
@Jeney Peney,
I will. Just for you!
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wow. kudos to the BFF for picking a non heinous dress. in a non heinous color.
and you can do it! you can do those last couple pounds and ROCK that mofo and look epic FOREVER in those pictures.
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LiLu Reply:
April 6th, 2010 at 7:17 am
@siovhan,
She is a good egg, for reals.
And I WILL!
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I’m going to have to look up the P90X, but whatever it is, congrats for sticking with it for 30 days so far! I know you can do it, LiLu.
That dress is gorgeous, btw!
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LiLu Reply:
April 6th, 2010 at 7:18 am
@Megan,
It’s an INSANE 90 day workout that finally seems to be doing the trick for me… ask me in two more months!
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Cute dress! And I love that in both pictures you’re pushing axe murderer away!
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LiLu Reply:
April 6th, 2010 at 7:18 am
@A Super Girl,
She refused to NOT be in the picture. Such a camera hog!
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You already look fantastic in that dress – the colour is perfect for you. I have the boobage problem too….damn them. I can’t seem to get rid of them – even when I was incredibly sick and skeletal, I still had those damn big hooters. Getting a great fitting bustier does help out with that a bit though, if you can find one.
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LiLu Reply:
April 6th, 2010 at 7:19 am
@Supercilious Seed,
It is a GORGEOUS color, no?
And I definitely think special and awesome (read: expensive) under armor is going to be key here.
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You look wonderful in it already but I know what you mean ! Good luck with all the workouts
) You WILL rock it !!
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LiLu Reply:
April 6th, 2010 at 7:19 am
@Aritza, Goddess of ..,
Thanks chica!
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I just want to say that, yes, you already look fantastic in The Dress, but, to be preachy: It shouldn’t matter how you look, but how you FEEL. Clothing just covers stuff up anyway. If you feel good about yourself without the dress, without taking that into account, then you win, and you’ll rock anything.
If that totally made any sense at all.
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LiLu Reply:
April 6th, 2010 at 7:20 am
@Christina Harper,
Exactly. That FEELING is what I’m shooting for!
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Super cute dress. Love the colors! You do look fantastic, but I totally understand the boobage thing. My chest is the first place the extra poundage goes when I gain weight, and I’m normally a 36C when I’m in good shape.
You can do it! Can’t wait to see the after pictures, I know you’ll rock it.
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LiLu Reply:
April 6th, 2010 at 7:20 am
@Stevie,
I still wear a 36C, but I shouldn’t be… hopefully I will once again!
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Hey LiLu you already look great in that dress! But I know what you mean about the comfort factor and I think you can definitely pull that off in three weeks.
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LiLu Reply:
April 6th, 2010 at 7:21 am
@Cyndy,
Me too! I really, really do.
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You look FANTASTIC in that dress already, which means you will look knock-out-stunning when the day comes.
I’m all for the comfort factor, as well. I’ve been there and done that (I was young and stupid: Having bought the dress in January, I just assumed it would magically still fit in late April. Um, not so much) and do not wish that on you. Or anyone.
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LiLu Reply:
April 6th, 2010 at 7:21 am
@Jess,
YUP- we were fitted in October.
Whoops…
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Ummm, did I tell you about when I bought a bridesmaid dress for my friends’ wedding last fall in a size smaller than what I wear? It, too, “fit,” but much less than yours seems to – my mom actually tried saran wrapping me. It only fit when I put it om after first waking up in the morning… and not unzipping it until the reception ended at 9pm that night.
Good luck, my dear. It’ll be a long day if you can’t breathe out!
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LiLu Reply:
April 6th, 2010 at 7:33 am
@Suburban Sweetheart,
SARAN WRAP?!?!!??!
Dying laughing right now.
(And also packing some.)
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bridesmaid bootcamp is TOTALLY why i got a gym membership in the first place. i think that the whole reason i fell off the gym wagon is because i’m not in a wedding this summer.
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LiLu Reply:
April 6th, 2010 at 7:34 am
@flipflopsinthegym,
I feel like we should probably make a new blog segment devoted solely to “Bridesmaid Bootcamp.” LOVE.
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Remember the wedding I was talking about on the post where I was bitching about the dress fiasco? Its also on the 25th. I’m starting to get a little freaked about how similiar our lives are…. hmmm…. but anyway, I have DD’s that do not change with weight gain/loss, so be happy that at least yours are able to shrink! (And I also love my dress, and yes it fits, but in order to be perfectly comfortable all night, I probably need to shed at least 5 pounds.)
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LiLu Reply:
April 6th, 2010 at 7:34 am
@racheleliz,
You are SO my doppelganger! Eerie.
And we can TOTES do it!
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You’re making progress! It looks really nice already, but I know what you mean by rocking it. The last time I lost weight (that’s depressing to say), I had a pair of jeans I was working to fit into. When I finally could fit, I realized I didn’t like them that much, but I wore them anyway just so I could be proud.
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LiLu Reply:
April 6th, 2010 at 7:35 am
@Ashley,
HA. I would have too. Badass.
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I think you ALREADY look AMAZING in the dress!
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LiLu Reply:
April 6th, 2010 at 7:35 am
@meleah rebeccah,
Awww, thanks lovah!
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Easy fix, Push-up bra. And no one will even check for Obama arms!
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LiLu Reply:
April 6th, 2010 at 7:36 am
@Middle child,
The problem is, right now? The dress is a push up bra all by itself… and I’m not trying to take any attention away from my bff with MY girls, yanno?
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I just read the other comments and re: Christin Harper’s comment, “If you feel good about yourself without the dress,…….” Could you do that? I mean, you’d be TOTALLY comfy naked, right?
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LiLu Reply:
April 6th, 2010 at 7:37 am
@Middle child,
Well, I would definitely be able to breathe…
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Did I not comment on this? WTF is wrong with me? Anyway, first, I love that dress and totally believe you’re going to rock it (because you are clearly already IN it).
Second, I know JUST what you mean. Earlier today I was saying how right now, in the right clothes, I feel fine. Even my arms look okay. But then, I put on a sports bra and tank top to go to yoga and there’s just that little bit of arm pit fat that, well, IRRITATES THE CRAP OUT OF ME. So, um, arms? Yes, lets!
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LiLu Reply:
April 7th, 2010 at 10:14 am
@LesleyG,
YES on the arms!!! Kickboxing has been helping a lot for that… never mind the 200 pushups I did for p90x last week! YES WE CAN!
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You can do it, Lilu! We believe in you! ROCK THAT DRESS!
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LiLu Reply:
April 7th, 2010 at 10:15 am
@Robyn,
Love you, girlie. THANKS!!!
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That’s such a pretty dress! You will SO rock it, especially with Michelle Obama arms. Just don’t overdo it and get Madonna arms! *shudders*
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LiLu Reply:
April 7th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
@Pecosa,
Oh God, EW. I don’t think I could if I spent the rest of my LIFE trying. She is a mutant!!!
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Awwww you look GORGEOUS GORGEOUS GORGEOUS!!!
I love you for so many reasons, and then you go and start a website/MOVEMENT like this-and I’m SO proud you’re my friend.
Badass bitch.
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Pretty pretty dress! I am inspired by your bride-bestie’s choice!
Do Murray & A.M. get all up in there when you’re working out, too? My Chauncey and Sis are active, if not helpful, participants, especially in yoga. I’ve been meaning to ask.
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Dude you already look fanfreakintastic to me darlin. But yes I agree… the girls look a little… ahem.. mushed.
Give them some breathing room.
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How did I miss this new blog? I want to play! I’ve been working on a 5K for like 2 months now!!!!!!!
You rock it. And I have trouble with the boobies, too. Sometimes I just want to wrap them with an ace bandage and try to look like a boy.
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