WEDDING
words by ASHLEY SORNSIN
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SHEDDING FOR THE WEDDING
G N I D WED
S S E N L WEL
WHETHER YOU’RE THE BRIDE,
the bridesmaid, mother of the bride, or even a wedding guest, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the phrase “shedding for the wedding.” This typically translates into losing weight to squeeze into that beautiful wedding gown. I’ve decided it’s time to change this phrase and approach this a bit different, so I’m calling it “wedding wellness.” Wellness is all encompassing and translates to not just looking your best, but more importantly feeling your best. Ok, so maybe it’s not your big day, but there’s no shame in wanting to look and feel your best. Weddings are big events with a set date, meaning we’ve got a deadline. But I’m talking wellness here, so we will focus on the big picture. The big picture of a one-day wedding event is a lifetime of marriage. Just like a lifetime of marriage, wellness is a lifetime of making healthy lifestyle changes. Cheers to wedding wellness! I’ve provided some tips on eating, sweating and de-stressing to give you a balanced approach to your wedding wellness plan. These tips are not quick fixes, but rather lifestyle changes that will allow you to look and feel your best every day — not just the big day.
EATING EAT WHOLE/REAL FOODS, rather than processed foods that are filled with ingredients our bodies are not familiar with processing. Real food doesn’t have ingredients; real food is ingredients. As a nutrition coach, I have seen a lot of success with clients following a primarily plantbased meal plan, which means limiting meat, dairy and eggs. (For information on plans such as this, contact me for details.) Focus on getting in a variety of foods — choose plenty of vegetables (especially the non-starchy ones), fruit, beans, nuts and seeds, and whole grains that are filled with fiber. 26
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