| Your wedding day is fast approaching and if you're like | | | | lose weight. |
| most brides, you will want to look and feel your | | | | Keep a food journal and write down everything |
| absolute best. | | | | you eat. You may surprise yourself. |
| Your bridal weight loss does not have to be difficult or | | | | Try a rice cooker. They cost less than $20 and |
| painful. By following a few simple tips, you can be on | | | | can turn that whole grain rice into a succulent, soft, side |
| the road to a picture perfect day. | | | | dish. |
| Tips for Losing Weight: | | | | Avoid fast food, fried food, and alcohol. All |
| Give away or throw away all of those left-over | | | | contribute extra calories with little to no nutritional value. |
| party trays, cookies and desserts from your | | | | Exercise! Commit to exercise 3 to 5 times per |
| engagement party, bridal showers and more. | | | | week and record your efforts. |
| Homeless shelters will appreciate your donation and so | | | | Remove temptations from your cupboards and |
| will your waistline. | | | | refrigerator. |
| Ask yourself: "Am I really hungry"? If yes, drink a | | | | Regularly reward yourself for meeting your goals |
| glass of water and wait 30 minutes. If you're hunger | | | | with things such as manicures, pedicures, massages, |
| goes away, it wasn't real to begin with. If you're hunger | | | | etc. |
| stays, then listen to your body and get something | | | | Try new foods such as tofu, lentils, soy products, |
| healthy to eat. | | | | eggplant, collards, winter squashes, etc. |
| Purchase a 24-pack of bottled water and keep it | | | | Don't give up if you slip up. |
| handy for exercise or in your car. | | | | Your wedding day will be memorable and beautiful. By |
| Commit to replacing your sodas (regular or | | | | following these easy tips for losing weight, you will |
| calorie-free) with water for an entire month. You will | | | | experience some life changing habits that can carry |
| be surprised how quickly this can become a good | | | | over into your post-wedding years. |
| habit! | | | | A healthy body takes an ongoing commitment. Why |
| Ask yourself "what two fruits or vegetables am I | | | | not get started today by incorporating some of these |
| going to eat with this meal?". | | | | healthy weight loss tips into your plan? What do you |
| Keep fresh fruit, veggie sticks, nuts, seeds, yogurt | | | | have to lose? |
| and low fat cheese available for quick pick-me-up | | | | Take the time to enjoy your bridal weight loss journey. |
| snacks. | | | | Remember that the journey is just as important as the |
| Know your maximum calorie intake to maintain or | | | | destination! |