Wedding Weightloss

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Wedding Weightloss...When to start Losing Weight for Your Wedding

It is your day, the day you may have thought about since you were a little girl. There will be no hiding when you take your vows. It will be you and your husband. All eyes will be on you. So it is only natural that you would like to look your very best on your wedding day.

So what do you do?

If you are not having a custom made dress you can expect at least two fittings, ideally three. It is best to be at or real close to your wedding day weight and shape for the first fitting. Joining a gym and eating right are obvious ways to get a jump start on weight loss. There is one step that should be taken first. That step is to pull out the calendar and look at when you may be getting your first dress fitting. You will want to have eight to ten weeks of exercise and eating right before your first dress fitting.

Weight loss will be the greatest and fastest when you first get started. The most dramatic change in your weight and shape will happen in the first two months. It is best to have the first fitting after you have lost the majority of your weight. This will allow subsequent fittings to accommodate for slight changes to the dress. These slight changes closer to the wedding will ensure you look amazing in your dress. The more time you allow yourself to lose weight the better you are going to look.


Fitting #1
Purpose
You found the right dress its time to try it on and see what needs to be fitted to you.
6 Weeks Before Your Wedding

Fitting #2
Purpose
How do you look in your dress after the alterations from Fitting #1.
4 Weeks Before your Wedding

Fitting #3
Purpose
Final chance to see how the dress fits after the second round of alterations
3 Weeks Before your Wedding

The Dress comes home
Try the dress on and make sure it looks just right.

Looking at the fitting schedule above you need to start exercising and eating right 16 to 18 weeks (about 5 months) before your big day.

What should you do to lose weight for your wedding?

When it comes to weight loss nutrition is most important, Not a diet but intelligent nutrition. Get a solid grip on what portion sizes are. Forget dieting. Dieting is a short-term plan that leads to long-term disaster. Try to have 4-6 small, protein rich meals. Eat at least a piece of fruit per day. Be sure to get some vegetables and healthy fat in your day as well.

Weight train. Yes, weight train. No, you will not get big and bulky…you lack enough of the key hormone, testosterone, to end up big and bulky. Try three times per week for 40 minutes. If you want to raise your metabolism, build muscle. Regardless of age building muscle burns calories and raises your metabolism.

Cardio is not the magic answer for fat loss. Walk into any gym in the world and look at all the people doing cardio. They will do this for months or years on end and not look any different. In some cases they may even gain some weight…Egads!

Hire a competent trainer. Contact a few trainers. Ask for proof that they are certified and have liability insurance. Get a list of clients and give them a call. Most importantly, there are plenty of great trainers out there. Find one that you enjoy working with.

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thank you for posting this information too.!!

[DEBRA]

This article was written by Gail Young (co-founder of The Bridal Chalet) and is published in several prominent web publications including EzineArticles.com



Some of the questions we get asked all the time are:

How do I lose weight before my wedding day?
Can I lose enough weight to drop one or two dress sizes?
Would this particular gown look better on me if I lose some weight?


This article about how to lose weight before your wedding was written specifically to address these questions. We hope you find it valuable and we would be delighted to hear your feedback, success stories and comments.

Weight Loss for Brides - Drop at Least One Dress Size before Your Wedding

Your big day is fast approaching and you're terrified that you won't fit into that dream wedding gown you've bought. Follow this simple, yet proven approach for 3-4 weeks before your wedding day and drop at least one dress size.

The stress and anxiety that most brides experience as their wedding day approaches can be overwhelming for them. The amount of preparation involved and the countless number of details needing attention can make it very difficult to eat sensibly and maintain even a modest level of good nutrition. I can recall countless conversations with brides who are so stressed out in the month or so before their wedding that they abandon all good eating habits and either starve themselves or binge on junk food to handle the stress.

Many are genuinely terrified that they’ll be overweight and unattractive on their wedding day or even worse won’t be able to fit into their dream wedding gown.

I have been working with a personal trainer for the past 10 years who continually reminds me how just a few simple changes to your daily routine can make a huge difference. The four basic principles I outline below really do work. I’ve had personal success using these strategies and continue to follow them on a daily basis. Many of my clients who have requested my help and followed this advice have had remarkable results. Start this program at least 3-4 weeks before your wedding day and see for yourself.

1. Water, Water and more Water

Hydration is critical. While the benefits are countless this is one of the hardest things to implement into your daily routine. Whenever I would neglect this item my trainer would recite how water lowers body fat, flushes cellulite, improves digestion, gets rid of dark circles under the eyes, and makes you feel full. These are just a few of the benefits of drinking the required 2.5 litres of water per day.

This may seem like a lot but I found the easiest way to get into the habit is to break the amounts down into manageable amounts:

• Keep a bottle of water beside your bed. Before you go to sleep drink 1/2 the bottle and as soon as you wake up (before your feet touch the floor) drink the remaining 1/2 bottle

• Before each meal drink a half a bottle of water

• Carry water with you and sip it throughout the day

I can’t overemphasize how important this step is.



2. Go for a 10 minute Walk Every Day

Start with this...you can always increase later after it becomes routine. It’s enough to gently boost your metabolism and keep you active.



3. Eat Often but Only in Small Portions

Before I started this method of eating I would starve myself for a couple of days whenever I wanted to lose weight. It seemed logical to me at the time. When I started personal training I had to modify many of my bad eating habits. I had to start eating 6 meals a day. Don’t panic, it’s easier than it sounds. Every 3-4 hours from the time you wake up eat a little something. Your digestive system is far more efficient at handling a series of small meals than it is at tackling one large meal.

I usually eat at 7am, 10 am, 1pm, 4pm, 7pm and 10 pm

Your meal portions (meat, veggies, carbs) should be no larger than the palm of your hand and no thicker than the palm of your hand.



4. Eat Healthy

I could spend days offering suggestions on meal variations but there are many excellent books that have been written to give you ideas. I will share my recommendations in another upcoming article.

So to make it simple a typical meal should be a protein, a carbohydrate and a vegetable or fruit.

Here is a sample daily meal plan that I eat to get you started:

Meal one: Protein shake with 1% milk (I like whey protein drinks such as IsoPro)

Meal two: 1/2 an apple and cottage cheese or yogurt

Meal three: Piece of chicken (no skin) and a small salad

Meal four: Cheese and the balance of the apple

Meal five: Piece of lean meat, rice or potatoes, vegetables

Meal six: Low fat chocolate pudding mixed with protein powder



5. The Best Part – Reward Yourself!

Choose one day a week as your reward day and eat whatever you want and as much as you want. Whether you like pasta, cookies, ice cream or my personal favorite chocolate.

Enjoy!

Don’t worry, you won’t gain fat if you do this because for the past six days your body has been used to eating what I term ‘clean’ food. On the seventh day your body thinks you are going to do the same and when you don't it gets fooled and eliminates the effects of the ‘junk’ food. In essence you are tricking your body that day but you must eat cleanly on the following day.

I have told many upcoming brides about this method of eating and almost all of them have emailed me back to let me know how thrilled they were at reaching their target goal of weight loss. I hope it works for you too.

As a final note of encouragement, my daughter used this method of eating and in 1 year she went from a size 18 to a size 2. This was four years ago and she has still maintained her weight to this day.

These simple techniques will not only help you quickly, safely and effectively lose at least one dress size but they will also help you feel more energetic, vibrant and healthy. Not to mention the positive effect it will have on your skin texture and overall appearance.

Stay on track and you’ll be amazed at your results. Eat well, drink plenty of water and as you progress, simply imagine your groom seeing you for the first time in your wedding gown and watching his jaw drop in speechless silence.



Author Bio

Gail Young is a co-founder of The Bridal Chalet, an online bridal boutique selling designer style couture and traditional wedding gowns and bridal accessories. She has extensive background in fitness and nutrition as a former amateur body sculptor and combines this with her knowledge and passion for designing bridal fashion.

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what if i already gave the model and the seamstress already took the measurements??? ohh i want to get slim!