Losing 20 pounds fast, like in 30 days, is within my area of expertise… but a bridesmaid dress from Hell… not so much.
One of my coaching clients (“Jill”) had this particular issue (I learn so much from the diversity of my clients!). Apparently, this is such a common experience that “…just about every woman on the planet can relate to it!”
“Ok, so what exactly is the problem…your weight or the dress?,” I asked Jill.
“What…are you from Mars? It’s BOTH! I love the bride but once again, I’m a bridesmaid in a wedding where I have to fit into a butt ugly, strapless dress that makes me look like queen of the muffin tops!”
Then, she really got upset… “I’ll be damned if I’m go’in to look like that; I HAVE to lose 20 pounds before the fitting!” The fitting was scheduled in 36 days.
I didn’t appreciate all the nuances (like what’s the big deal about a strapless dress?) but I knew I could help her with dropping the 20 lbs. That’s what I do.
I don’t normally recommend an accelerated weight loss program. It’s a little hard on your body and your mind; and unless you’re very careful, you’ll gain it all back in short order. That is unless you learn how to make a permanent lifestyle change as I teach in my new book, Weight Loss for Wimps.
Nevertheless, I’ve worked with several clients with the same goal of losing 20 pounds in 30 days or thereabouts. It’s typically associated with an upcoming event like a wedding, class reunion, family gathering; getting back into the job market after a layoff; and getting back into the dating scene rather suddenly i.e. breakup or divorce.
And of course, there is always the annual ritual of making a New Year’s resolution to lose weight. That usually works out well for us, right?!
I told Jill about the specialized program I put together for previous clients. Simple, effective and works like a charm, if you stick with the program. Jill got on the program, kicked butt and lost 18 pounds over the next 35 days. She was ecstatic!
I found out later that Jill had also enlisted the help of what she called her “secret weapon”. She had started working with a BeachBody® coach she had met through one of her friends. I told her I had tried their products and was very pleased with them. Excellent move!
I’ve summarized my program in a new eBook that I’d like to give you for F-R-E-E! It’s called:
Note that I am not affiliated with BeachBody® but I do incorporate some of their products in the program. However, that is not required as other options are described and are readily available. Grab your copy here and come back and tell us about your experience!
