My wedding weight loss diary - Magic knickers!

Ok, so I’ve been following my new healthy eating plan for about a week now, and have also started exercising again. Until recently, I hadn’t actually done any exercise for over 6 months so this is quite a big thing for me. Though I wanted to get out in the great outdoors on Sunday to go for a run, unfortunately the weather had other ideas as it drizzled with rain for most of the day. Instead, I signed up to the local gym as I feel if I’m paying for the membership it will motivate me to make use of the facilities, which will encourage me to keep up my exercise routine.

I have my induction with an instructor scheduled for tonight, and have also requested that a tailor made exercise plan be constructed for me to follow, so I can target my main problem area: my stomach. After my induction, I plan to do 45 minutes cardio followed by 15 minutes of weights and sit-ups. I really want to tone up my tummy as it’s always been the part of my body I’ve felt the least confident about.

I don’t want an ugly bulge under my beautiful dress on my big day, and I also want to be able to wear a bikini on my honeymoon (wherever that may be) without feeling like I have to hide my middle. I would love to have a body like Coleen Rooney’s, as I think she looks amazing. She isn’t too skinny and has curves, unlike other celebrities and she has a  toned flat stomach. I read she followed the WeightWatchers eating plan and did lots of exercise, so that’s the end result I’m aiming for!

We’re having dinner on Saturday at a nice restaurant in town with my parents and Dan’s parents to discuss the wedding budget and plans together. I haven’t seen Dan’s mum and dad in almost a year so they’re really going to notice the amount of weight that has crept on since they last visited. Dan’s mum likes to voice her opinion so the idea of this dinner is scaring me slightly. I want to look as nice as possible, so will be shopping for a new dress this week.

Whilst chatting to my colleague Denise about the progression of my wedding plans, and my issue with my stomach she suggested I try some magic knickers, as she swears by them. Apparently they make you instantly slimmer, and will make my stomach look flatter in just seconds!

She explained that these were what Bridget Jones wriggled into in the film which allowed her to get into that tight fitting gold evening dress. Apparently Gok Wan, Channel 4’s resident fashion queen has also been flying the flag for these big pants on his show, ‘How to look good naked’. According to Denise contestants who are unhappy with their figures are instantly slimmed with magic pants and are given a makeover to make them feel good about themselves again. 

Inspired by her words, I spent the morning browsing the internet for more information about 'magic knickers' as she called them, and placed an order for some. My very own pair of magic knickers (otherwise known as shapewear) will be winging their way to my doorstep in the next couple of days. Can’t wait to try them out- I’ll let you know how I get on!

Kelly x