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Lose Pounds and Being Great On The Wedding Day
Monday, 23 November 2009 09:25 | Written by Brad Morgan
You dream of your wedding day your whole life. Looking perfect is a must, and for many, that means weight loss is a major concern.
You dream of your wedding day your whole life. Looking perfect is a must, and for many, that means weight loss is a major concern.
There are so many details brides have to attend to, but one of the most important is how they can lose weight and look spectacular. Try the following tips to make sure you look as beautiful as you feel on your special day.
1. Nutrition is paramount.
While it may seem like a great time for a fad diet or to stop eating, resist the temptation. You want to look good, but you also want to feel good. Your wedding is not the time to deprive yourself of nutrition.
Diets that result in quick weight loss aren't always safe, so the key to being fit for your wedding is to start early. You can fit into your dream gown and look good in all your pictures if you follow a healthy plan for nutrition.
* To lose weight, cut calories. Simply cutting 200-250 calories (a few cookies, a slice of cake, a soda) can help you achieve your goals.
* Eat your regular meals. When you skip meals, your body thinks its starving. So instead of saving yourself some calories, you are actually causing your body to store fat.
* Get plenty of fiber and protein. These will help you keep your body healthy and aid in weight loss.
* Skip the convenience foods. If you are too busy to eat right, start bringing healthy snacks with you on your errands.
* Stress can make us eat more than we normally would, and weddings are very stressful to plan. Instead of eating, go for a walk, try a yoga class, or do a cardio video each night. You'll feel calmer - and thinner.
* Alcoholic drinks are full of calories, and they can cause you to become bloated. Put down the frozen margarita and grab a glass of ice water instead.
* Get the most from your calories. Sugary desserts offer no nutrition in exchange for the whopping amount of calories. Opt for fruit if you want some sweetness.
2. Your body needs exercise.
Worrying about your weight and then deciding to do something about it a few days before your wedding is not going to work.
You have to make the commitment well before the big day. You wouldn't expect yourself to plan a wedding in a few days - don't expect your body to change in a few days either.
* If you don't exercise, start. Do anything that gets your body moving. If you exercise regularly, add intensity and variety to see faster results.
* For exercise regulars, try something different. A Bride Boot Camp video can help you add the needed intensity and challenge that your body needs to get over any plateau and to reinvigorate your weight loss efforts.
* Take dancing lessons. This will prep you for the big first dance with your new spouse and help you get more fit.
* Some great exercises to try are:
- Cardio of any kind. Whether it is walking, biking, or swimming, cardio helps you lose weight and get your heart healthy.
- Pushups. These work miracles for your chest and back, which you can then show off in your dress.
- Lunges. These really help work your thighs and butt. Pair them with an chest press for even more fat burning power.
- Pilates and yoga are great for toning and lengthening muscles.
- Use a stretchy band to add resistance and firm muscle. They can be used in both cardio and strength training routines.
- Stand up straight. This helps you not only look confident but also thinner.
3. Weight loss blunders brides often make
* Starting too late. They may be down to the last month and want to lose twenty pounds. You probably cannot do this healthfully and safely. Don't put your health and long-term goals at risk (crash dieting can lead to even more weight gain). Even quick weight loss doesn't happen overnight.
* Skipping the exercise. Exercise is essential: it helps you lose weight, keep it off, and give your body a more toned, sexy look. You need to do it!
* Not eating. Skipping meals is a great way to stall weight loss. It causes your body to go into starvation mode and horde fat. You can't trick your body out of it - so eat!
* Wanting to turn a size 12 into a size 2. Unrealistic goals can make you miserable. You should definitely work to get into the best shape possible, but all the diet and exercise is not going to change a short, curvy frame into a long, lithe one. Instead of focusing on how you want to look, focus on how you do look and how you can make it even better.
If you want to lose weight before your wedding, start as soon as you get engaged!
You can have that glass of champagne to celebrate, but then start on your nutrition and exercise program for real, lasting weight loss and not just quick weight loss.
by BradMorgan
You dream of your wedding day your whole life. Looking perfect is a must, and for many, that means weight loss is a major concern.
There are so many details brides have to attend to, but one of the most important is how they can lose weight and look spectacular. Try the following tips to make sure you look as beautiful as you feel on your special day.
1. Nutrition is paramount.
While it may seem like a great time for a fad diet or to stop eating, resist the temptation. You want to look good, but you also want to feel good. Your wedding is not the time to deprive yourself of nutrition.
Diets that result in quick weight loss aren't always safe, so the key to being fit for your wedding is to start early. You can fit into your dream gown and look good in all your pictures if you follow a healthy plan for nutrition.
* To lose weight, cut calories. Simply cutting 200-250 calories (a few cookies, a slice of cake, a soda) can help you achieve your goals.
* Eat your regular meals. When you skip meals, your body thinks its starving. So instead of saving yourself some calories, you are actually causing your body to store fat.
* Get plenty of fiber and protein. These will help you keep your body healthy and aid in weight loss.
* Skip the convenience foods. If you are too busy to eat right, start bringing healthy snacks with you on your errands.
* Stress can make us eat more than we normally would, and weddings are very stressful to plan. Instead of eating, go for a walk, try a yoga class, or do a cardio video each night. You'll feel calmer - and thinner.
* Alcoholic drinks are full of calories, and they can cause you to become bloated. Put down the frozen margarita and grab a glass of ice water instead.
* Get the most from your calories. Sugary desserts offer no nutrition in exchange for the whopping amount of calories. Opt for fruit if you want some sweetness.
2. Your body needs exercise.
Worrying about your weight and then deciding to do something about it a few days before your wedding is not going to work.
You have to make the commitment well before the big day. You wouldn't expect yourself to plan a wedding in a few days - don't expect your body to change in a few days either.
* If you don't exercise, start. Do anything that gets your body moving. If you exercise regularly, add intensity and variety to see faster results.
* For exercise regulars, try something different. A Bride Boot Camp video can help you add the needed intensity and challenge that your body needs to get over any plateau and to reinvigorate your weight loss efforts.
* Take dancing lessons. This will prep you for the big first dance with your new spouse and help you get more fit.
* Some great exercises to try are:
- Cardio of any kind. Whether it is walking, biking, or swimming, cardio helps you lose weight and get your heart healthy.
- Pushups. These work miracles for your chest and back, which you can then show off in your dress.
- Lunges. These really help work your thighs and butt. Pair them with an chest press for even more fat burning power.
- Pilates and yoga are great for toning and lengthening muscles.
- Use a stretchy band to add resistance and firm muscle. They can be used in both cardio and strength training routines.
- Stand up straight. This helps you not only look confident but also thinner.
3. Weight loss blunders brides often make
* Starting too late. They may be down to the last month and want to lose twenty pounds. You probably cannot do this healthfully and safely. Don't put your health and long-term goals at risk (crash dieting can lead to even more weight gain). Even quick weight loss doesn't happen overnight.
* Skipping the exercise. Exercise is essential: it helps you lose weight, keep it off, and give your body a more toned, sexy look. You need to do it!
* Not eating. Skipping meals is a great way to stall weight loss. It causes your body to go into starvation mode and horde fat. You can't trick your body out of it - so eat!
* Wanting to turn a size 12 into a size 2. Unrealistic goals can make you miserable. You should definitely work to get into the best shape possible, but all the diet and exercise is not going to change a short, curvy frame into a long, lithe one. Instead of focusing on how you want to look, focus on how you do look and how you can make it even better.
If you want to lose weight before your wedding, start as soon as you get engaged!
You can have that glass of champagne to celebrate, but then start on your nutrition and exercise program for real, lasting weight loss and not just quick weight loss.
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