1. Keep a Food Journal- Writing down your food will keep you on track, and stop you fom eating something you don't want to write down!
2. Write out a menu for the week- This way you know what you wil be eating, and when. Remember the old saying "Be Prepared!"
3. Watch your portion sizes- Try using a small plate or only eat half of your meal. (Tip: Save the other half for your next meal and avoid cooking twice!)
4. Consider scheduling your workouts- This will keep you honest. Studies show that when you write down your goals you are more likely to keep them!
5. Stay Hydrated! Sometimes you think you are hungry, but really you are thirsty. Studies show that people who remain hydrated tend to overeat less!
6. Keep low calorie snacks ready and handy! (Tip: When the wedding planning has you stressed out- reach for the low calorie snacks, not the chips!)
7. Cut out the following foods and you will save hundreds of calories: Soda, French Fries, Cold Cuts, Hot Dogs, Potato Chips and packaged Baked Goods.
8. Remember the Golden Rule of Dieting: Calories Out> Calories In =" Weight Loss"
9. Consider buying a Diet Book to follow, or consult with a Personal Trainer to get you started. There are several options below.
10. Save the Champagne for the toasts at your Wedding and cut out alcohol! This will save you hundreds of calories!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
Wedding Fitness
When I got engaged, I knew that I needed to get in shape before walking down the aisle. Afterall, all eyes are on the bride on her wedding day. I wanted to make sure that I looked great, and that my husband-to-be wouldn't be able to take his eyes off me!
A wedding is expensive, with the dress and photographer making up a large percentage of the wedding budget. These two costs alone can run upwards of $4000 to $10 000, and I wanted to be sure that my money wasn't wasted on a dress that didn't fit and pictures I hated, because I looked fat!
My wedding was in July, so I started my weight loss regime in January. This gave me several months to get into "wedding day shape". Two months into my diet, I bought my dress. It was the first dress I tried on, and it was beautiful! When it came time to order the size my face got hot and I began to worry. Do I order the size I am measuring at now, or do I order it smaller and hope I fit into it? Logic dictates that you order the size you are at the time and just get it altered if you lose the weight. BUT, I ordered the dress two sizes smaller than I was. Not the smartest idea, I know! But, it was going to be my motivation.
I know what it is like to not fit into something, and I didn't want that to happen to me on my wedding day, so I got active- Fast! I did fit into my dress, but I had many ideas ready to put into place, just incase it didn't fit. The fact that it did fit, and that I liked how I looked that day, made my wedding day that much more special.
I still look at my expensive wedding photos, and know that the smile on my face is real. I was happy, in love, and confident that I looked great! Having a Wedding Fitness plan is important. Make looking your best on your wedding day, and feeling your best your goal- start now! Check out the "Be a Hot Bride" post for some wedding day diet and fitness products, diets and tips. Find one that will work for you and start today. Be a Hot Bride on your wedding day!
A wedding is expensive, with the dress and photographer making up a large percentage of the wedding budget. These two costs alone can run upwards of $4000 to $10 000, and I wanted to be sure that my money wasn't wasted on a dress that didn't fit and pictures I hated, because I looked fat!
My wedding was in July, so I started my weight loss regime in January. This gave me several months to get into "wedding day shape". Two months into my diet, I bought my dress. It was the first dress I tried on, and it was beautiful! When it came time to order the size my face got hot and I began to worry. Do I order the size I am measuring at now, or do I order it smaller and hope I fit into it? Logic dictates that you order the size you are at the time and just get it altered if you lose the weight. BUT, I ordered the dress two sizes smaller than I was. Not the smartest idea, I know! But, it was going to be my motivation.
I know what it is like to not fit into something, and I didn't want that to happen to me on my wedding day, so I got active- Fast! I did fit into my dress, but I had many ideas ready to put into place, just incase it didn't fit. The fact that it did fit, and that I liked how I looked that day, made my wedding day that much more special.
I still look at my expensive wedding photos, and know that the smile on my face is real. I was happy, in love, and confident that I looked great! Having a Wedding Fitness plan is important. Make looking your best on your wedding day, and feeling your best your goal- start now! Check out the "Be a Hot Bride" post for some wedding day diet and fitness products, diets and tips. Find one that will work for you and start today. Be a Hot Bride on your wedding day!
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