I am getting married in four short months. Time is flying by and it is a little nerve wracking. Not only do I (and every bride) have to worry about invitations, food tasting, cake tasting, flowers, photographer, guests, bridal party gifts, reception details, DJ/band - my face is turning blue just saying it all in one breath - but I now have to worry about how I look too?! It is a very overwhelming time in life.
I made a list of 5 simple tips you can do to ensure that you will be "bridal ready" when your perfect day arrives! Let's face it... you want to feel good.
1. Drink a ton of warm lemon water! Warm lemon water is a natural detox. You should drink this every morning before you do anything else. Are you ready for all the benefits?! It aids in digestion so you do not get bloated (let's face it, we don't feel cute with a balloon belly), amps up your energy for your days and workouts, balances your pH levels in your body to help your skin glow, reduces inflammation so you shed extra water weight, aids in digestion so you produce less gas. I mean, girlfriend... I can go on and on.
2. Get your sleep and stop being anxious. Do you remember my previous post about rest and recovery? Well, it is so important for your body to get 8-9 hours of sleep per night so your body can repair itself from your hectic day, busy mind and tired body. If you don't get enough sleep (especially during the most stressful time- plaining a wedding) your cortisol levels can rise and that may make you gain weight. Anxiety makes your blood pressure rise as well which can take it's toll on your body. Take a deep breath and count your sheep until you are counting your zzzz's.
3. Run sprints. Have you ever heard of high intensity interval training? The concept behind HIIT is that you work as hard as you can for a short period of time so that your heart rate is soaring/you are out of breath, and then you recover, and repeat. This helps maintain or builds muscle while shedding body fat. I find that running sprints whips your body into shape fast. If you have bad joints, hit the pool and sprint in place or sprint laps. Best part about HIIT is that you only need to do it for 20 minutes. I promise you will feel like you ran 5 miles and will be drenched in sweat.
4. Work your body (especially your arms/shoulders) in very awkward movements with light weight. Have you ever done a tricep push up? I know you probably have done a normal push up, but try placing your hands right next to your chest and pinch your elbows into your sides, then press up. You have entered a whole new ball game now. Keep doing those push ups and the back of your arms will firm up real quick. Also, take 2lb weights, hold your arms straight out to your sides and perform small circular movements. Backwards and forwards. Now with your arms still out to your sides, pump your palms towards the front of the room, to the back of the room, to the ceiling and to the floor. Aim for 30 seconds each way- very very tiny pumps. You will want to scream from the muscle burning and fatigue! Repeat a couple times per week.
5. Go lean and green at dinner time and then close down the kitchen. Carbohydrates are great for you because they give you energy. But you don't need much energy right before you go to bed. Cut out the heavier carbs like potatoes, rice, beans, noodles, bread, etc at dinner time. Focus on protein like fish, chicken, turkey, pork and pair it with vegetables. You can get really creative in the kitchen. Also, google is at your finger tips. Use it! Afterwards, shut your kitchen down. The best feeling in the world is waking up in the morning feeling nice and light. If you do this, you will lose some lbs pretty quickly.
That's it my brides! I hope this helps and I give you a huge congrats and hug! xo.
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