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Improve your fitness leading up to your wedding
MS –After the big question is
popped and loving partners decide to
spend their lives together as a
married couple, a whirlwind of
activity will ensue. Although
wedding planning is exciting, some
couples may feel overwhelmed with
all the decisions that need to be
made before they can tie the knot.
In this state of increased pressure,
stress may build and health could
falter. According to a Cornell
University study, more than 70 per
cent of brides-to-be have weight loss
on the brain, but shedding pounds
shouldn’t be the only health factor to
consider. Here are some easy ways
to stay mentally and physically fit in
advance of a happy wedding day.
• Get daily exercise: Exercise is
important for maintaining a healthy
body weight and keeping stress
levels in check. Exercise also can
boost mood. The U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services
recommends getting at least 150
minutes of moderate aerobic activity
or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic
activity each week. Strength training
exercises performed at least twice a
week complete a well-balanced
exercise regimen.
• Slow down and relax:Those
who go full-throttle with all of their
responsibilities – including wedding
planning – may burn out. Stress can
weaken the immune system and
make people vulnerable to illness.
Schedule some time for date nights
with your fiancé, and don’t overlook
the benefits of hanging out with
friends and getting away from
wedding planning for a bit.
• Eat body-boosting foods:The
foods we eat can impact everything
from energy levels to skin radiance.
Foods like berries, sweet potatoes,
broccoli, greens, green tea, and dark
chocolate all contain antioxidants
that boost the immune system, states
The Food Network. Avoid drastic
diets that can do more harm than
good. Simply cutting 500 calories a
day can help the average person lose
a pound per week if weight loss is a
goal. Simple ways to trim calories
are to choose skim milk over whole
milk and choose low-calorie snacks.
• Cut down on alcohol
consumption:Toasting to the future
with a glass of wine may become
rote in the months leading up to the
wedding, but alcohol is a diuretic
and a source of liquid calories.
Alcoholic beverages dehydrate the
body and cause it to hold onto water.
When imbibing, stick to low-calorie
cocktails like a vodka spritzer (60 to
80 calories) instead of a calorie-
laden frozen margarita (300
calories).
Feeling and looking one’s best
starts long before the wedding day.
By making health a priority, couples
can start their new lives together on
healthy footing.
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nearby lot (like a school closed on
the weekend) and shuttle people to
your home.
• Consult with an insurance
carrier:Inquire if having such a
large party at home is covered by
your homeowner’s insurance policy,
particularly if your home is
damaged or someone gets injured
during the festivities. Supplemental
liability insurance or an umbrella
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Losing weight ahead of the big day is on the to-do lists of many brides and grooms, whether
it’s by way of eating better or exercising. Here are some tips to keep your fitness in top-notch
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