The Pre-Wedding Health Guide: 25 Things Every Bride Should Do To Stay Healthy Before

daniela · #1 (**permalink**) 04-19-2008, 07:18 AM

Despite what most well-meaning bridal advisors will tell you, pre-wedding health is not all about weight loss and psuedo-medical spa treatments. More importantly, brides-to-be should focus on staying healthy with smart choices and good habits. Here we’ve covered a number of ways to keep your health in tip-top shape before you walk down the aisle.

1. Eat well
An impending wedding is sure to mean lots of celebratory eating and food on the go. Don’t let nutrition fly out the window during this important time. Make healthy choices, like opting to drink water instead of soda, and exercising portion control.

2. Take a walk
This low-impact exercise is great for many reasons. It not only helps you clear your mind and relieve stress, but also burns more calories than you’d think. An average bride can expect to burn around 70 calories per mile, an amount that will at least work off a few cake-tasting bites.

3. Practice good prosture
For good health in your wedding and beyond, stand up straight. This will not only make you look more attractive and for your walk down the aisle, it will also help prevent injury and promote better back health.

4. Eat some chocolate
By now, you’ve certainly heard about the health benefits of chocolate. Dark chocolate is good for blood pressure, zapping of free radicals, and a host of other benefits. But don’t forget that chocolate also stimulates production of feel-good serotonin, a hormone that can help with stress and ease your moods.

5. Get a head massage
Getting your scalp massaged is a relaxing way to take a break from wedding planning. It also stimulate hair follicles, so by doing this regularly, you’ll help yourself to a more beautiful head of hair.

6. Avoid late-night planning Staying up late to plan your wedding is one of the worst things you can do for pre-wedding health. By depriving yourself of sleep, you’re at risk for problems like weight gain and an impaired ability to heal. Of course, you’ll probably end up crabby in the morning, too.

7. Have sex Unless you’re saving yourself for marriage, don’t hesitate to drag your groom into bed for a sex session. It’s great for your mental and emotional health, and still the most fun way to get exercise.

8. Try to kick your caffeine habit Although caffeine may give you a quick kick, in the long run it will suck your much-needed energy. It’s bad for your complexion, too. Get energy from drinking lots of water and eating healthy fruits and vegetables.

9. Take your vitamins If you’re not already on a multivitamin, ask your doctor to recommend one for you. Although vitamins are best when absorbed through diet, you’ll need all the help you can get as your body is attacked by stress, diet changes, and beauty routines.

10. Stay active Wedding plans have a nasty way of sucking your time and energy, making even brides with a dedication to exercise forget about fitness every now and then. While it’s perfectly fine to cut back for the sake of your sanity, still try to find at least a little time to be active, whether it’s a walk around the block or a quick lunchtime trip to the gym.

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