Just about every bride to be feels that she is too fat. It might not be much, just a few extra pounds, but chances are she will want to lose weight for wedding day photos and to fit into the perfect dress. Fortunately, it's possible to look slimmer in time for her big day.
Many fad diet plans say they can make you lose tons of weight really fast, but that's not the best way to do things. In fact, you should stick to the basics, burning more than you intake. That means exercise and calorie counting. This is a winning combination and always has been. You need to realize that while it might take a while, it's safe.
Be sure to stay hydrated. You'll stay feeling full and eat less, plus the more water you drink, the less likely you are to get bloated. Drink plenty!
Diet sodas and such can be a real boon to the busy bride. It's not great for you, but when you need caffeine and the choice is between a 2 liter bottle of cola with tons of sugar or one that is diet, you should go for diet. It's pretty common to want sweets when you're stressed, so replace them with diet.
A diet journal is very useful and you should get into the habit of using one. Write down everything that you eat and you'll be inclined to eat less. It's a proven method to help women lose weight before wedding days and any time, in general.
It's very helpful to keep snacks on hand so you won't be tempted to eat garbage. Keep eggs, pre-cut veggies, etc. On hand in the fridge so you can grab them whenever you need to eat. As a busy bride, you're going to find that there are times when you don't have a chance to slow down and eat properly. Having healthy food available, already prepared, can make all the difference.
Work out. Having a workout buddy can help with this one. Hitting the gym together to stay motivated usually works very well.
If you need to drop some weight before your big day, don't worry. You can lose weight for wedding day photos and even for your dress fittings if need be. Keep it realistic and make sure you eat well still. No need to starve yourself, just be healthy.
When that wedding date gets closer, make sure you check Suzanne's excellent free report on losing weight for your wedding, and more wedding weight loss tips.