Regardless of whether your wedding is six months or six
weeks away you should aim to set goals to improve your
health and fitness which are realistic and achievable. Not
every bride will be able to fit into a size 10 wedding gown.
Sometimes aiming for increased energy levels, improving
self-confidence or reducing stress levels can be more
important than just seeing your scale weight go down.
Irrespective of your goals, you should try to incorporate
changes to your lifestyle that can be maintained even after
you are married.
Here are some tips:
Consult with your doctor prior to commencing any exercise
regime in order to identify any restrictions or limitations
that may apply.
If your goal is to lose weight and tone your body your
program should incorporate at least two weight training
sessions per week and some cardiovascular exercise 3-4 times
per week for 30-40 minutes duration. In order to maximise
results in minimum time consider hiring a personal trainer
who will design a specific program for you taking into
account your goals and level of fitness. Just as no one
wedding dress size "fits all", there is no one exercise
program that applies to everyone. Also, it is not
recommended that you begin a weight-training program
unsupervised. The last thing you need is to be walking down
that aisle with an exercise induced injury.
With respect to your diet aim to eat smaller low-fat meals
more often that will help to increase your metabolism, not
to mention keep your blood sugar levels stable and thereby
maintain your energy.
Drink at least 6-8 glasses of water per day - more if you
are exercising. Proper hydration also assists your energy
levels at this busy time, not to mention keeping you skin
looking healthier.
Try to exercise before breakfast at which time your body
utilises its fat stores to fuel your workout.
Remember, proper rest and recovery is crucial in any
successful exercise program. As hectic as things may get,
try to incorporate relaxation times in your schedule eg.
check your local newspaper or telephone directory for Yoga
classes, which are excellent in combating high levels of
stress. Preparing for a wedding should, after all, be one of
the happiest times of your life.
Anne Mihelakos is the owner
of True Bride, a wedding site and your 'Ultimate Wedding
Partner', providing Australian couples with fantastic
wedding planning tools. This wedding web site has one of the
most comprehensive wedding directories of wedding suppliers
across Australia. For more information, visit the website
http://www.truebride.com.au
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