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Look Your Best,
Feel your Best Weight a minute!
According to a recent survey of Bridal Guide readers, 63.4% of engaged women plan to
start a diet in the months leading up to their wedding, and 74.2% say they'll embark on an exercise regimen. Is it any wonder? The pressure to look absolutely fabulous on your big day - no second
chances! - can be intense. Problem is, that pressure can lead some brides to-be to go on crazy crash diets (the grapefruit diet, that inane cabbage-soup diet - who come up with this stuff?) to trim
down in a big hurry. But the results can backfire: You may shed some pounds, yes but starving yourself eating unhealthily in that crucial time before your wedding can leave you tired and
sallow-skinned, with dull hair and dark circles under your eyes. Not pretty. Plus, you want to feel flush with love, not faint with hunger, as you exchange your vows.That said there's no
reason you can't get in great shape in time for you wedding. hang on, we'll give you the secret formula ... Drum roll, please ... 1. Eat less. 2. Move more. Oh, and you should also adopt some sensible
weight-loss tips, like these from Jyl Steinback, author of the Fat free Living Family Cookbook 
Be realistic. Take into consideration your height, current weight, time frame, and level of activity before you set goals. ( To give yourself some starting points, log on to
www.phys.com for calculators that help you determine
your body mass index, fitness level, target heart rate, and more.)
Don't be ruled by numbers on a scale. If you're exercising and getting toned, you may lose inches before pounds. Use a favorite pair of jeans and how you feel as a guide. Replace negative messages with positive ones. Not:
"I'm hopelessly fat!" but: "I did great today by replacing chips with airpopped corn. Tomorrow will be even better." Make small, but effective, changes. Use mustard instead of mayo; vinaigrette dressing rather ranch; low-far or skim milk rather than half-and-half in your coffee. Visualize the way you hope to look. But remember;
Imagine your own personal best. There's no sense implanting a picture of Christy Turlington in your head. Did well this week? Reward yourself with a non-food treat: a manicure, a new lipstick, a bunch of flowers. - Denise Schipani |
