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Exercise is The Catalyst of Change

The human body was meant to move and yours will reward you when you take care of it. You do not need to join a gym or hire a trainer, but you will need to put more physical stress on your body than your current daily grind, if you want to see aesthetic changes.

Here are my top 5 tips to get you started:


1. Calendar your workouts.

Whether it is walking three times per week or meeting with your trainer, treat your exercise as an appointment you cannot reschedule. This will help keep you accountable and consistent.

2. Too social to exercise? Get a physical hobby – dance, ski, or join a kickball team...

Make your fitness social. The bottom line is that your body can’t tell the difference between doubles tennis or tackle football as long as you are working hard. The important thing is that you are being active.

3. Lift weights.

Load bearing exercise causes stress to the body, builds bone density and muscle as well as burns body fat. Start slowly and gradually increase the intensity. Once again, think long-term. You won't be wedding ready after just one workout.

4. Intervals are key and intensity is your friend.

Do not get sucked into the ‘cardio is king’ theory of fitness. It is not your goal to break the treadmill from overuse. Work harder for shorter periods of time, be sure to include full-body exercises.

5. You cannot spot reduce, so stop trying.


People hold fat where they were genetically programmed too. The common denominator in getting rid of it and making physical changes, is to work the big muscles first…squats, dead lifts, lunges, presses. Regardless of where your fat is, it cannot hide from these metabolic boosters.

Next up: Lifestyle choices...

Nutrition is the Foundation
It is no secret that if you want a more toned wedding dress figure, you MUST pay attention to what you are eating and drinking.

Food should be thought of as fuel to build muscle, help burn bodyfat and energize you for the task at hand.

Whether your current consumption has you eating organically or living on fast food, here are some things to consider in trying to eat better to look better:

1. Do not drink your calories.

Water is the base of a healthy body, drink lots of it – it will flush your system and keep you hydrated. A good rule of thumb is to consume half of your bodyweight in ounces of water per day. Try to avoid diet sodas, fruit juices, sports drinks or anything else that is not a “clear” beverage.

2. Eat ‘whole’ foods, meaning unprocessed and minimally handled.

When making your dining decisions, choose the option that looks like it could be found in nature. Frozen dinners and canned chili are not on the list.

3. Avoid the ‘white death,’ especially sugar.

Processed foods, sodas, pasta, white breads and alcohol. They all have sugar and they will make you fat.

4. Graze all day.

Lots of small meals comprised of lean proteins, fresh fruit and vegetables and some nuts and seeds.

5. Eat good fats – olive oils, avocados, nuts and seeds.

It satiates you and adds flavor to your diet.

Next up: Exercise...

Til next time,

Kevin

T-Minus Wedding Day

Preparing to look your best for your wedding day is more involved than just counting calories and doing sit-ups.

Unfortunately, we don’t always have the time or resources to do everything we want to prepare. But, if you address the major areas of nutrition, exercise and lifestyle, you can do very well even in a very short time.

In this series of articles, I will focus on introducing you to the three key elements for your prepping to look amazing in your wedding gown:

1. Nutrition

2. Exercise

This week all of our articles will focus on getting in shape for your wedding.

Kevin will be briefing everyone on the core elements of what your bridal fitness and health regime should be based on.

Stay tuned...