Thursday, March 5, 2009

Losing Weight Before Your Wedding, Useful Tips

By Ricardo d Argence

Every bride wants to look her best for her big day and nothing can boost her self-confidence like shaving off a few pounds to make that dress fit even better. So, if this is you, then here are few tips to help you achieve your goal.

First of all, you can't expect to get to your desired weight in just week or two. Just as planning the wedding itself takes time, so does preparing your body. Fast weight loss is usually not healthy weight loss and the pounds usually return within a few weeks.

Any so-called magic pills which purport to help you get rid of twenty pounds in just one week are costly, unrealistic, and might even hurt you. Weight loss is like marriage; it's a life-time commitment. The last thing you want after losing weight is to gain it back quickly just a few months later. Look to making changes in your diet and lifestyle not just temporary changes, the longterm ones are important.

Planning a wedding is stressful, when you add the stress of being hungry all the time, unpleasant results will occur. Therefore, it is important not to deprive yourself of food. Starvation diets do NOT work, they just will make you irritable, hungry, and will lower your metabolism drastically.

Planning a wedding requires lots of energy, so don't deny your body the fuel that it really needs. It can be hard to have regular mealtimes when you're busy, but avoid snacking on the run. Eating meals at regular intervals is much healthier for you and will keep you energized.

If you love to drink soda, you may want to opt for a healthier alternative such as water. You should be drinking 8 glasses of water a day. You will be less hungry and you can eat smaller meals with less calories.

Reduce your sugar and salt consumption. This can be especially hard if you're a junk food addict. Salt may cause bloating and make it more difficult for your body to eliminate harmful toxins. Eat foods high in fiber and low in fat, instead. Make a difference in your calorie intake with whole grains, low-fat dairy, and lean protein these things will help you lose weight.

This doesn't mean that you have to deprive yourself all the time. Try picking one day a week where you allow yourself to indulge in your favorite treats. This can actually help boost your metabolism so that when you go back to your regular diet the next day you will actually lose weight from eating more.

Even though you are planning your wedding, you still have time to eat healthily and to exercise. You don't have to work out at the gym every day, you can find your exercise in other ways, too. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. So, your destination is only several blocks? Walk, don't drive. These may take more time, but the results are totally worth it. - 15437

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