Weight Loss Tips for the Bride

Are you feeling some panic about fitting into your dream wedding gown? Relax, follow these simple tips, yet proven approach for about 4-6 weeks before your wedding day and you'll probably drop at least one dress size.

With all the preparation involved and the countless number of details to attend to, it's hard to eat sensibly and maintain some level of good nutrition. Many brides get so stressed out over the months leading up to their wedding.

Many brides are genuinely terrified that they'll be overweight and unattractive on their wedding day, and won't fit into their beautiful wedding gown. The four basic weight loss principles below really work, you need to start this program at least 3-4 weeks before your wedding day. Ok, check it out:

1. Eat 5 small portions a day. By eating small portions, six times a day, you don't get that desperately hungry feeling of a typical weight loss diet. Try eating at 7 am, 10 am, 1 pm, 4 pm, and 7 pm. Your portions should be small, but nutritionally balanced. Protein like chicken, pork, meat or eggs, some carbs, fruit, and veggies. Your meal portions (meat, veggies, carbs) should be no larger and no thicker than the palm of your hand.

2. Carry a big drinking mug of water close to you all day. Good daily hydration is critical, but it's one of the hardest things to make a routine habit. If you preference is bottled water, make it the 32 oz. size. Try to get in at least 6 or 7 of these oversize mugs of water every day, in addition to your normal intake of fluids. Cut way down on the coffee and soda. Water lowers body fat, flushes cellulite, improves digestion, keeps your kidneys in good order and makes you feel full.

3. Start with 10 minutes the first few days and work up to about 20-30 minutes a day. Speed walk, if you can. You need to boost your metabolism and keep active to lose weight. If you find the time, try a little aerobic workout as you progress. It gets the heart working and helps relieve stress.

I hope these tips help you become the beautiful bride you want to be. Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, and you want to look like a dream as you walk down the isle!