The Christmas holiday season is over. For most of us, despite firm promises to avoiding those tasty morsels at all costs,we still ate them didn’t we? As a bride getting married in a few weeks-an URGENT recovery plan is needed to ensure you slip into your wedding dress effortlessly! Chose what you eat Here are some basic tips: stick to lean proteins, avoid fatty meats, foods cooked in fats, carb- rich foods like cheese and don’t give in to your sweet tooth! Drink moderately Another waist destroyer is alcohol. Try having one drink and making it last. Water is a healthy alternative which aids ‘flushing’ the body. A beer drinking bride –to –be? There is no way around it. Give it up! Exercise Exercise will always be the FASTEST way to burn excess calories.
Along with a sensible diet you will rid yourself of the unwanted bulge sooner than you think!If you already belong to a gym, ask the trained personnel to give you a healthy‘quick tone up and weight loss’ program. Alternatively, contract a personal trainer for a month or two, ensuring discipline! There’s the option of home exercise programs to follow off DVDs –all you need is 30 min a day , choosing an exercise which suits you best – yoga, dancing, callanetics, stretching or pilates. However, the cheapest, effective exercise of all- walking! A brisk 30 min walk early in the morning not only helps you shed the kilos but energize you for the day and give your brain the jolt it needs! The secret saviour Ok so you give it your all, but the dress still wont fit! Don’t panic- you tried. Not everyone’s metabolism works the same way.
There IS the secret saviour! Trim your body down by investing in a body wrap or panty girdle. Depending on your problem areas, you can choose either a specific piece of intimate wear or a full body option. This ‘undercover secret’ will provide complete coverage, flatten your tum and smooth all over. Tips: Ensure the wrap / undergarment is high enough under your dress otherwise tell tale signs may show through your fabric. If you are having your dress designed, ask for a ‘built in’ foundation garment to ‘suck it all in’ .It may cost a little extra but it’s worth it, leaving you feeling beautiful and confident on your special day.
