Every bride and groom wants to look their absolute best on their
special day.
1) Write down your goals. You need
to write them down, putting them on paper is the only way to make them
real. First, jot down how many months
away your wedding is. Then, think about
what you would like to accomplish in that time and how you would go about doing
it. Then break it up into monthly,
weekly, and daily goals. For example, a
goal plan may look something like this:
Monthly goal: Lose
8 lbs, strive to eat cleaner by preparing healthy meals ahead of time, avoiding
the grab on go cycle.
Weekly goal: Lose
2-3 lbs, cut soda consumption to 1 can per day, eat more green veggies,
workout 4-5 times per week.
Daily goal: Write down all my meals,
drink 65-75 oz of water, workout w/weight and cardio for 60 minutes, start
a 12-week workout program today!! Record
your weight & measurements for more accurate tracking of progress.
Your daily
goals will lead you to achieve your weekly goals, your weekly goals lead to
achieving your monthly ones, and before you know it, you're at your goal
weight and looking STUNNING!!!
2) Get educated on a healthy diet and how
to prepare fast, tasty and nutritious meals.
There are enormous resources out there, on newsstands, libraries, and on
the internet. Find some recipes that
work for you.
3) Know your physical limitations.
If you haven’t had a health screening or a physical in the last 2-5 years,
it’s time to see your primary doctor. If you do have physical
restrictions or injuries, make
sure you get a clearance from your doctor before starting any physical
activity.
4) Get Support! Get your fiancé, friends,
and family to join you in getting healthy and in shape.
Feeling good is contagious, so
get as many of your friends involved as possible! It’s also been proven
that those who start a new program, or make
a healthy life change, stick to it when they have more support. So come on,
getting the wedding party involved!!!
5) Have Fun, and don't take it all so
serious. Forgive yourself if you skip a workout or don’t eat so
healthy. Just start over, and vow to make better choices tomorrow. Achieving CONSISTENCY is the key, this is what
will keep you on the road to reaching your goals. Also, if you reach a
workout plateau, don't give up everything you worked so hard to accomplish.
Keep at it. Work through it. These are temporary, it's only a matter of changing
some things around, like your meal combos or your workouts.
By following
these guidelines, you are on your way to not only a beautiful and healthy
wedding day, but you are putting the foundation in place for a whole new way of
living your life.
Davina Arceneaux
Director of Catering / Wedding Specialist
