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Diets for
Brides-To-Be
(BNN)
Weddings are a joyful time. So why do so many brides and
grooms-to-be stress about the inevitable attention, often
causing them to crash diet mere weeks, even days, before the big
day? As Chief Nutritionist at
eDiets.com, I see the angst-filled
questions marriage goers post on our support boards. And myself
having recently married, I can relate.
From my
experience as a nutritionist and as a bride, I’ve put together
tips for people about to launch a deadline-inspired diet.
• The
right goals: Plan to lose about 1-2 pounds a week without
sacrificing health, nutrition or energy. Allow yourself enough
time to lose weight at this healthful pace.
• Smart
choices, healthy changes: Instead of fried foods, choose
baked, grilled or poached. Also try unsweetened apple butter or
a "light" spread rather than butter or cream cheese.
• Portion
size matters: When eating out, stop when you’re no longer
hungry and take the rest home. The more often you do this, the
quicker your stomach will feel full and satisfied with lesser
quantities.
• Exercise:
The best facilitator of short-term weight loss is activity. Aim
for at least 30 minutes, 4-5 times a week.
• Keep a
journal: People who record what they eat, when they eat, and
how they feel when they eat develop a real understanding about
their eating habits, and they’re more likely to succeed.
• Drink
water: Many confuse hunger with thirst.
Susan
Burke
is Chief Nutritionist at
www.eDiets.com, the leading online diet and healthy living
destination.
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