Wedding Weight Loss strategies for Brides

 

Eat High-Fiber Low-Glycemic Foods

"Low-glycemic foods" are carbohydrates that breakdown slowly, releasing sugar into the bloodstream gradually rather than all at once. These foods almost always contain fiber. The fiber is what is mostly responsible for slowing the absorption of the sugars. These foods can provide "long-lasting" energy. Most vegetables (especially dark green), most fruits, whole-grains and nuts are "high-fiber, low-glycemic". For optimal health, get your grains intact from foods such as whole-grain bread, brown rice, whole-grain pasta, and other possibly unfamiliar grains like quinoa, whole oats, amaranth, millet and bulgur.

 

Get Adequate Protein

Protein is necessary for your bridal body to build muscle, and building more muscle increases your ability to burn fat. Good options include eggs, low-fat or no-fat dairy products, lean meat, poultry, and seafood. Nuts and legumes are also excellent sources of protein; plus you get the added benefit of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Legumes include black beans, red beans, pinto beans, navy beans, garbanzos, and other beans that are usually sold dried.

 

Eat Frequent Small Meals Throughout The Day

Eat 6 smaller meals per day, rather than 2-3 larger meals. This will ensure that you will supply your bridal body with the necessary nutrients to build muscle and burn fat while increasing your metabolic rate. It will also supply a constant stream of energy to prevent fatiguing early and prevents the body from kicking into "starvation mode". If this happens, your body will burn muscle for energy increasing your body fat stores as well as slowing down your metabolism.

 

Eat Balanced Meals

Protein: chicken, beans, soy, fish, eggs, and lean red meats. Love your salads and veggies. Brown rice, whole grain bread and whole-grain pasta are good side dishes. Snack on fruits and nuts and even use them to top whole-grain cereals and yogurt. Think simple and nutritious. Balance your meals by making sure you're eating plenty of protein and fiber in each meal.

 

NEVER SKIP BREAKFAST!

This is the one meal you cannot afford to miss! Especially while on a wedding weight loss program. Jump start your day with a high-fiber, high protein meal containing complex carbohydrates, avoiding simple (sugary) carbohydrates which trigger hunger and sleepiness a few hours later. Choose whole-grain cereals that are loaded with fiber and protein instead of sugar.  Top with low-fat or fat-free milk or milk substitute. Sweeten with blueberries or strawberries for a boost in disease fighting antioxidants.  To cut back on calories you can try substituting stevia for other sweeteners.