Slim Down For Your Gown Series :: Part 2 :: Get In Wedding Shape!!!

We’re still in the early months of 2010 and some of us are still hanging on to our New Year’s resolution to slim down in order to fit in the wedding gown.  We thought we’d do a little research and find some fabulous tips to help get you jumpstarted… Or to help keep you motivated.  We’re happy to share the below article that eHow has written about how to get bride-to-be’s and even groom-to-be’s whipped into wedding shape!

“Every bride-to-be fantasizes about looking perfect when it is time to come down the aisle. Even men may sometimes become anxious about shedding those last few pounds in time for the big day. With a careful balance of healthy eating and exercise, you may find that sticking to a wedding diet is easier than you thought.

Step 1:  Set realistic goals. On average, a loss of one to two pounds per week is considered healthy. If you start planning your diet early on in the engagement, you will have enough time to lose weight the proper way, which increases your chances of maintaining your figure permanently.

Step 2:  Speak with your physician or a nutritionist about the right amount of calories that you should be consuming. Once you establish a number, strive not to exceed that limit.

Step 3:  Eliminate the fat and sugar from your diet as soon as possible. If necessary, clean out your kitchen cabinets so that the temptation is out of sight and out of mind. If you’re craving something sweet, reach for some fruit or a serving of frozen yogurt instead.

Step 4:  Record your daily food intake in a journal such as what you ate, when you ate it and how you felt afterwards. After a weeks, you may be able to identify certain times of day that are more difficult for you than others. Use that knowledge to stop your cravings before they start.

Step 5:  Partner up with a friend or colleague that is also on a wedding diet. Having a support system in place might be just the motivation that you need when your spirits are low. You can also check online for support groups in your neighborhood.”

Step 6:  Exercise as much as you can. Joining a gym is one way to get moving but if you prefer something different, try taking a long walk during your lunch hour or stretching at home. Strength training is another way to get fit, burn calories and sculpt muscles.

Step 7:  Post some inspirational quotes or photos in a visible place and reflect on them when you feel inclined to give up. Everyone feels discouraged sometimes but focusing on how confident you will feel on your big day once you are fit and healthy might be just the push you need to keep going.”

The above article from eHow can be found here.

And always remember to drink extra water.  Not only does it help flush out your system of daily acquired toxins, but it helps keep you hydrated.  Your daily intake of water should be eight 8oz. glasses of water.  However, if you’re working out, you’ll need to drink extra amounts of water in order to replace the fluids being lost during your workouts.

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