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Every
bride wants to look perfect on her wedding day. Selecting a dress that
will make you look and feel great is an important first step. But what
happens when you look in the mirror and don't think you look quite as
good as you could? When this happens it’s not uncommon for brides to
try quick-fix diets to help them get in shape. Unfortunately, many
dieting brides make fitness mistakes that not only prevent them from
reaching their goals but also cause unnecessary stress and sometimes
even illness. Those are two things no bride needs! Here are five of the
most common diet mistakes as well as some tips to help you avoid them. 1.
Too much, too late. One
of the most important things to remember if you are trying to lose
weight is to start early. For example, don’t try to lose 20 pounds two
months before the big day. The key is to plan ahead so that you can lose
the weight (or just tone up) gradually. So if you’re dream-wedding day
includes you being in great shape, then include fitness as a “to-do”
on your overall wedding checklist. That way it will be a priority in
your wedding planning. 2.
Setting unachievable goals. Many
women get engaged and begin imagining themselves drastically thinner or
more sculpted. Be realistic with yourself. If you’ve never been a size
6 in your life, then it is probably unrealistic to think you can
magically transform just because you are getting married. And, do you
really want to look so different on your wedding day that most people
(including your fiancé) hardly recognize you? 3.
Radical diets or fitness programs. Brides
typically are short on time and long on to-do lists. This leads many to
try unhealthy fitness programs or starvation diets. Don’t be tempted
by diets that promise quick, drastic results with little effort from
you. You should avoid any programs that suggest taking “diet” pills
or eating unbalanced meals (like eating only cabbage soup for a week).
And, don’t be lured into trying dangerous things, like laxatives. 4.
Not exercising. It’s
very easy for brides to say “I don’t have time to exercise” or
“I’m too tired to exercise”. But diet and exercise should always
go hand in hand. Consider them to be like yin and yang. Without activity
your body can’t burn as many calories. If you are very short on time,
try to exercise in small 10-minute bursts throughout the day. And, keep
in mind that little things help too, like taking the stairs or parking
at the outer edge of the mall parking lot. Plus, if you are tired from
all of your planning, exercise will help give you back some energy. 5.
Skipping Meals It’s
not uncommon to get caught up in your planning and then realize at 9
p.m. (as your head begins to ache) that you haven’t eaten a thing all
day. While it may not be an uncommon scenario, it is unavoidable. Not
only is skipping meals unhealthy, it can lead to binge eating. That
often means eating very fattening foods and/or overeating all at once.
To avoid this, try packing light snacks to keep on hand throughout the
day. Good examples include carrot sticks, cheese strings, peanut butter
on crackers, etc. Getting
in shape doesn’t have to be complicated and it doesn’t require a lot
of time. If you are trying to lose weight or firm up before your
wedding, below are some sample plans to help you get started. Keep in
mind that the most important thing is for a bride to feel good about
herself. And no matter what size or shape, all brides are beautiful on
their wedding day! Sample
Exercise FITscription: Sample
Meal Plan:
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