9 weight loss tips for brides to get aisle-ready

No worries, after working with thousands of bridges i can share my top 9 tips to help you destress and lose weight healthily before your wedding.

1. Don't skip breakfast. Cortisol and adrenaline are the hormones that wake you up in the morning but they are also the same 'stress" hormones that make you gaining weight and belly fat. When you skip breakfast and may even have a coffee on an empty stomach you are creating a state of heightened biological stress which can make you and keep you fat. So eat your breakfast within 1 h of waking up. 

2. Have 3 regular meals every 3-5 hours. This will keep your body from producing more cortisol when your blood sugar may drop too low.

3. Avoid eating after 7 pm. Give yourself minimum 12-14 h fasting state overnight. This state of fasting will help your body lose more fat, repair faster and keep you younger for longer. Plus your digestion and sleep will thank you as you will get a better night sleep.

4. Stay well hydrated and whatever you do avoid becoming dehydrated. Have you heard the saying "the more you drink the more your shrink"? You have now ! Your brain doesn't know the difference between hunger or thirst. When dehydrated it thinks you are hungry therefore you are more likely to overeat and experience more cravings. 

5. Go to bed and wake up at the same time everyday. Did you know that when you sleep you lose fat? Having quality sleep and keeping regular hours is key for balancing hormones and your circadian clock which both will help you lose fat more easily and gain more energy. 

6. Get 15000 steps per day. Movement is more important than exercise. As such you need to make sure you meet your genetic requirement for movement by committing to a daily walk or two. Count your steps as this will make compliance easier. 

7. Exercise 3-4 times per week doing something you enjoy. Don't just focus on exercising hard. Undereating and overtraining is the no 1 reason why people put on weight. You heard that right... you gain weight when you stress your body by eating less and training more. As such find pleasure in the exercise you do and learn how to listen to your body rather than thrashing it with lousy exercises.

8.Detox and avoid chemicals. Chemicals and toxins are everywhere. In the air, water, food, personal care products, cleaning products, clothes and furniture etc. As such you body is always moving a bunch of nasties out... or at least trying to. When stressed, have a toxic liver and are nutrient deficient, natural detoxification pathways get compromised and some of these nasties end up being stored in your body, more specifically in your fat cells. And this also contributes you your weight problems. To detox you should work with an integrative dietitian (like myself) who can support you with the right foods, supplements and other personalised strategies.

9. Destress. If you are a stress bunny and struggling to relax this may be one of the reasons why you are gaining weight. It's important you get serious about your stress as this contributes to 99% of all common known illness out there from cancer to diabetes to weight gain. If you are struggling and you don't know where to start you can always reach out and book an online appointment where i can teach you how to best look after your body, mind and emotions and reach your goals in the safest and easiest way. 

For more details pls visit https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/the-dos-and-donts-of-wedding-weight-loss