Erika: Before Becoming a Buff Bride
Erika's Starting Stats
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 158 lbs.
Dress Size: 14
Q: What was your favorite food before becoming a Buff Bride?
A: Pizza.
Q: What was your favorite body part before losing your weight?
A: My favorite body part before losing weight was my hips. I love having an hourglass figure, although they were disproportionate in size.
Q: What was your motivation to lose the weight and get fit?
A: My motivation was my wedding dress. I was a size 12 when I ordered the dress in November 2002. I had not heard of Buff Brides at that point. Then came the holidays, and thanks to all the holiday and engagement parties I started to spread a little. It was probably all the desserts I was having. By the time Buff Brides started I was a size 14. I looked as if I had swallowed an entire chicken whole. Did you see my gut in the before shot? YUCK!
Q: Did you exercise before becoming a Buff Bride? If so, how often and what did you do?
A: I was a sporadic exerciser. I would work out consistently for a short period of time, and then I'd lose my motivation. Something would throw my schedule off and I could never get back in control. So, I would return to old habits — Snickers™ and soda for lunch.
