If you’re getting married this year, the run-up to your big day is likely to be hectic. Looking and feeling your best for your wedding is likely to be top of your list. You’ll want to look back at the wedding photos fondly.
Following a diet plan
The first thing that many brides-to-be do when preparing for their wedding is come up with a diet plan. The 1:1 diet is an effective way of losing weight, with encouragement from a consultant, and tasty but nutritious meals with healthy snacks to keep you on track in-between. By following the proven diet plan, you’ll reach your target weight in time for your wedding day.
Cutting down on alcohol
With the extra stress of chasing up guests who haven’t responded, or worrying about whether your plans will go ahead if restrictions change at the last minute and everything else that wedding planning entails, the urge to have a few drinks is understandable. However, alcohol can make it difficult for your body to shed weight, so try to cut down or cut it out altogether.
Exercise
Aside from relieving stress and tension constructively, increasing the amount of exercise you do will boost your metabolism and help you lose weight quicker. If you’re busy organising your wedding, it may seem like you don’t have time, but you could incorporate it into your pre-wedding tasks. Try walking instead of driving wherever possible when viewing venues and visiting dress shops, etc. If this is not possible, park further away so that you at least have to walk more than you would.
As the nights begin to get lighter, you could take an early evening jog to help release the stress of the day and boost your weight loss at the same time. Or you could consider other ways to exercise, without the need to attend a gym.
Getting more sleep
This is easier said than done if you can’t switch off from all the things that still need to be done, but getting sleep helps our bodies respond better to our weight loss attempts. Studies have shown that those who don’t get enough sleep will find it more difficult to lose weight, perhaps partially because they are more likely to overeat during their extra hours of being awake. You’ll also look better on your wedding day, without dark circles around your eyes.
Drinking plenty of water
There are several benefits to drinking more water. These include aiding weight loss, making you feel fuller and therefore less likely to overeat, and helping to prevent breakouts of acne, signs of ageing and puffiness. You’ll also feel more energetic and able to exercise alongside all your wedding preparations.
Taking care of your hair and skin
Although you will probably have someone to do your hair and makeup before the big day, you still want your skin and hair to look their best – so, if you don’t follow a regular skincare routine, you should start now.
If you have problematic hair, such as split ends or dry or greasy hair, you can use intensive conditioners and other at-home treatments to improve the condition and appearance of your hair as your wedding day approaches. Some may require several uses before you see the effects, so the sooner you start, the better.
Having a practice run
When your wedding day finally arrives, don’t leave everything until the last minute. If you have problems with your dress, hair or makeup on the day, it may be too late to do anything about it. If your shoes are new, you will need time to break them in.
Allow enough time and try on your dress with your shoes before the big day. If you find that the dress is too big or too small, you’ll then have time to get it adjusted. The same goes for hair and makeup. If you book a test session beforehand, you can find out any potential problems you have. If you don’t feel comfortable with your dress, shoes, makeup or hairstyle, it’s best to know this before the day arrives and work out an alternative. The last thing you want is to feel self-conscious about any of these things when you should be focusing on the happy day and finally walking down the aisle.
It may seem like a lot of work to look your best for your wedding, but try not to put too much pressure on yourself. Do what you can and don’t be afraid to ask friends and family for help. Most importantly, enjoy your day.