When you begin planning your wedding, what to eat along the way is probably not in the forefront of your mind. However, your wedding is the one day of your life that you want to look as close to perfect as possible, and maintaining a healthy diet will definitely play a big role in how you look and feel. These are some of the nutrition tips that every bride should incorporate into her pre-wedding routine.
The months before a wedding can be loaded with potential dietary pitfalls. There are engagement parties (around 100 calories per glass of Champagne), bridal showers with cakes and pastries, food tasting sessions with the caterer and baker, bachelorette parties (600 calories in a big frozen margarita!), not to mention meals eaten on the run. If you happen to be a stress eater, too, you can suddenly find your wedding dress getting tighter and tighter at each fitting. So what is a bride to do?
Knowledge is half the battle. Once you become aware of all of the extra calories that are lurking in your celebrations, you can plan ahead. No one is suggesting that an engaged couple should not enjoy their pre-wedding parties, but if you want your dress to fit, a little caution is a good idea. When going to a party, eat a filling dinner first, and stay away from the appetizers, cheese plates, and tiny desserts at the party. It can be easy to eat way too many of those tasty little treats; each one is so small that it can be hard to realize how quickly they add up. If there is no time for dinner, eat a lowfat protein bar or a bowl of yogurt mixed with a high fiber cereal before you hit the party.
Alcohol is the biggest diet killer in more ways than one. First of all, it is loaded with empty calories. Secondly, after a few drinks, it is easy to lose control over your snacking in a way that you would not if sober. If you are at an engagement party with lots of Champagne toasts, remember that etiquette says that the person being toasted should only raise their glass; you do not actually drink to yourself. Once you realize that you don't have to drink along with every toast, you can nurse one or two glasses of Champagne all evening long. As for those wild and crazy bachelorette parties with the margaritas, try a light beer or a glass of white wine instead to cut the calories in each drink down to 100 or less from 600 or so for the big frozen cocktail.
For those brides who like to reward themselves with food, find an alternative indulgence when you are looking for a little pick-me-up. A piece of jewelry from your favorite bridal jewelry set is not going to put weight on your hips like an ice cream sundae. Anything that makes you feel beautiful is good, whether it is bridal jewelry, a makeover, a manicure, or some sexy new lingerie for the honeymoon. Stay away from the kind of treats that you will regret later. Keep your wedding goals in mind to help keep temptation at bay.
And finally, remember to eat a sensible and well balanced diet with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, protein, and fiber to keep you feeling satisfied. Crash diets are dangerous, and they do not work in the long run. It is much better to get on a good path of healthy eating that will keep you and your new hubby feeling healthy and happy for all the years of your marriage.
Finding the whole process of weddings and all the planning that goes into one fascinating ,Laura writes about many of the considerations that brides have to deal with.Bridal jewelry is a wonderful way to personalize your wedding gown.
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