| It's the day every woman dreams of, and face it, every bride wants to look h-o-t! Are you ready to get your body in bridal-buff mode for your fantasy wedding? Unfortunately, it's easier said than done. Planning a wedding and working out can seem next to impossible when you're overwhelmed with so much to do. Tackle this strenuous task with a well-planned routine and our helpful get fit wedding tips.
Devise a game plan
Create a weekly schedule that leaves time for your fitness routine, diet, and most importantly, sleep. Need a little extra push? Have a friend or your future husband keep you on track. Plan meals in advance and stick to your regimen. Seek the help of a personal trainer at your gym to point you in the right direction and get moving. If you can't afford a trainer for each workout, simply mimic what you learned, and when you plateau, hire them again. If you defer one night from your routine, make up for it later.
Track your results
Don't let all that hard work go unnoticed. Track your diet and exercise routine daily and record your amazing results. It's important to not drive yourself crazy with the scale, but do set a realistic goal for yourself each week. Have your partner monitor your results, or do it together and keep a close eye on each other. The first week or two might be difficult, but once you start seeing a change in your body, there will be no stopping you. Plan a reward for each goal you meet -- but no cheating!
Make working out fun
Running on a treadmill for two hours straight can make you feel blah. Spice things up with a fun activity that'll take your mind off the burn. Every bride wants to look svelte on her wedding day, and many are training months in advance to get their dream bodies. More gyms are catering to their needs with enticing classes. Some hardcore brides love the intense results from bridal boot camp, while others opt for something different like burlesque-inspired aerobics and striptease classes -- which might come in handy during your honeymoon!
Friendly competition
A little friendly competition never hurt anyone. In fact, teaming up with friends and family will actually keep you motivated. Make a pact with your bridesmaids and go to the gym or cook together. Try creating a Web site to track everyone's results (having them available for all of you to see will definitely provoke each person to work harder). Right before the wedding, reward yourself with a day of pampering -- it could even coincide with your bachelorette party.
Maintain a healthy diet
Losing weight and getting into shape is best done naturally and safely. It's important to adopt a healthy diet (with the occasional treat here and there) rather than crash dieting or fasting. Start by eating healthy and targeting the key food groups while controlling portion size. Most importantly, limit those empty calories from cocktails, beer and soda. Talk to your doctor for recommendations and make a pledge to yourself stick with it. You'll soon be saying "I do" to your new bod!
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