BYANGELABEKIARISLIFESTYLE
H E A LT H
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BE a healthy bride.
F
ORGET fad diets and
over training. Being a
beautiful bride means
being a healthy one. So
while you’re planning your décor
and choosing your gown, plan
your meals and self-care, too.GET YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
READY FOR THE BIG DAY
YOU don’t just want to look your
best on your wedding day, you
want to feel your best, too. So here
are some immune-system boosters
to help you stay healthy before
your big day.Take AMultivitamin:Starttaking
amultivitamindaily–it will
provide your bodyandimmune
systemwithmineralsand
vitamins.
Get SomeVitamin D:Becareful
notto spendtoo muchtimeinthe
sunto avoid sunstrokeorsunburn
butvitamin Disgood for bone
healthandbooststheimmune
system,too.Get Enough Sleep: Not just the
night before, but the months
leading up to the day. “Sleep is
the cheapest and easiest way
to boost your immune system’s
function,” claim experts, who add
you that you will also feel your
best on the day.
Keep Stress At Bay: There’s no
need to worry about every detail
of the wedding – it will all come
together slowly. A stressed bride
is an unhealthy one.
Fill Up On Probiotics And
Probiotic-Rich Foods: Such
as yoghurt, kimchi, kefir and
kombucha–thesewillhelp
boosttheamountofgood
bacteriainyourgut.
Get Regular Exercise:Make
sure you’re staying active, but
nooverdoingitinthegym,either.
Exercise isgreat for bodyand
mind.Plus,exercise promotes
good circulationandwillallow
your immunecellsto move more
easilythroughyourbodyanddoa
better jobfighting offinvaders.6
TIPS TO GET
INTO THAT
DRESS
- Avoid fad diets
- Drinkplenty ofwater
- Eatbreakfast
- Alwayscarryhealthysnacks
- Get active (andthrow insome
lightweights) - Watch your portions
What To Stock Up On
ADDthesetoyourgrocery list
andyou’llbeonehappyand
healthy- Avo
- Nu
- Low
- Oa
- Spi
- Sal
HOW TO
COPE WITH Wedding Stress
NO one likes a Bridezilla! A stressed bride –
and therefore a moody one – isn’t going to
make the wedding day any fun for anyone.
Feeling anxious and stressed is normal when
planning your big day, but keep it under
control and manage things correctly. Her are
some coping mechanisms.Anticipate Your Anxiety: Anticipate the
moments when you’re most likely to have
anxiety on the day, and skip them entirely or
find ways to make them more manageable.
Be Decisive: Compare options and be
decisive when planning every aspect.
Set A Budget And Stick To It: Your fairytale
wedding is definitely possible on a budget –
and sticking to a budget will keep both body
and mind under control.Self-Care Is Vital: Take time out of
planning to take care of yourself. Go for
a massage or a small vacation – just
take some time to relax with your
fiancé.
Don’t Get Hung Up On Minor
Details: No one will know if
the starter wasn’t perfect, or
if the flowers were meant to
be roses instead of daisies.
Don’t sweat the small stuff.
It Takes Two (Or In Some
Cases, A Village) To Plan A
Wedding: Don’t put all the
pressure on yourself. Get
everyone involved – the
groom, the bridesmaids,
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