| Weddings are so stressful, and not only for the future | | | | of chocolate cake, not even a tiny sliver. You can |
| bride. Weight issues always arise before weddings, | | | | have some cake at the reception. |
| from the bride all the way to the guests who want to | | | | How to look as slim and lean as the groom's mother |
| look their best. Many people haven't seen each other | | | | means you need to start practicing yoga to get that |
| for years until a wedding and then the race is on to | | | | lean look. You don't have to join an expensive yoga |
| lose weight and look great. How to look as slim and | | | | class. Buy a beginner's yoga cd and practice at least |
| lean as the groom's mother can be done with some | | | | 30 minutes a day. If there are certain areas of your |
| simple steps. | | | | body that need more attention, find that section on the |
| Start some type of aerobic exercise. You need to | | | | cd and just focus on that area. |
| work up a sweat and it's important that you get in a | | | | During this time period, do the standard weight loss |
| minimum of 60 minutes of vigorous activity at least 5 | | | | steps that you surely already know about. |
| times a week, if not every single day. Also, instead of | | | | * No white flour or sugar. No white bread, white rice, |
| thinking about it as a form of punishment, picture | | | | white crackers, etc. |
| yourself slim and be proud of the hard work you are | | | | * No sweets. |
| putting into it and how great you'll look at the wedding. | | | | * Only have low-calorie or lite salad dressings (and use |
| Keep a picture or token that reminds you of the | | | | lightly). |
| wedding, with you at all times. This will remind you why | | | | * No chips. |
| you are working out so hard, and at the same time, it | | | | * Your plate should consist of 1/3 lean meat or baked |
| will remind you why you aren't going to have that slice | | | | grilled fish and 2/3's vegetables. |