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Look Your Best in Your Wedding Dress
10 Simple Exercise and Weight Loss Tips for Brides-to-be
Plan to eat at least five times a day to stay energized (three meals and two snacks). Fill your home with healthy foods, including plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Make sure you don't skip breakfast – it is one of the most important meals of the day. Follow the recommendations of the Food Guide Pyramid for balance and variety. Avoid excess calories from junk foods like chips, donuts and sweets.
9. Get Mom and Dad Involved
Share your commitment to health with your mom and dad. It is a time of change and stress for them as well. They, too, can benefit from being more active and eating sensibly. Why not take them with you on your walks? Spend that time with them wisely. It is a precious gift.
10. Do It for the Health of Your Marriage
Bring the commitment to health into your marriage. Encourage your husband-to-be to share in your efforts to maintain a healthy weight and to be active. The benefits are enormous: increased longevity, reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, reduced risk of diabetes, reduced risk of cancer, just to name a few. You can look ahead to a vital, active and healthy partnership in the years to come.
