How do you
enjoy all those pre-wedding
parties without ruining your
waistline? Check out our
list of dos and don'ts.
Eat Before You Leave
Try to eat before you get to
a party. A small meal before
you go gives you energy to
talk to everyone, and makes
it easier to pass on
fattening hors d'oeuvres.
Schedule Your Slimming
In order to be at your ideal
goal by the time you buy
your dress -- not your
wedding day – takes time.
Losing significant weight
after purchasing your gown
will cost you more in
alterations later;
overestimating how slim
you'll be means you may wind
up with a gown that's too
small.
Have a Power Month
Know that you can do a lot
in a month. Work out four
days a week, doing 30
minutes of cardio (jogging,
biking, walking), or do
stomach work every day, plus
two days of upper body, two
days of lower body work.
You’ll see the difference
for sure.
Work It Out
Make the most of your time
at the gym: Any kind of
cardio activity, ideally one
that incorporates the upper
and lower body at the same
time, is great. For example,
there's a machine called the
VersaClimber, which is a
vertical climbing machine --
it's like a StairMaster with
a feature that incorporates
the upper body too.Know Yourself
The best time of day to work
out is not only when you
feel best, but also when
you are most likely to be
consistent. If you're a
morning person, hit the gym
before work. But if you've
ever considered hanging a
sign at your desk that says
"don't talk to me til I've
had my morning java", then
an evening workout may be
better for you.Stay Hydrated
Drink only water while
working out. If you must
drink a sports drink, dilute
it with one part drink to
three parts water. If you
just drink them on their
own, sports drinks are so
concentrated that any
vitamins or electrolytes you
think you're getting may
actually going straight
through you.
Feel Your Pulse Pound
Consider using a heart rate
monitor, especially when
you're on a crash course to
fitness. It'll keep you
within your target heart
rate and help you stay in
the zone.Take Snacks to Go
Carry snacks
with you. With so many
things on your to do list,
you'll likely be caught
without enough time to eat
properly. If you tote around
an apple, a banana, or an
energy bar, you'll be less
apt to scarf down a bag of
chips on the way to the
florist.
~photo courtesy of Tonesha
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