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You have spent countless hours planning and dreaming about your wedding day
which is now fast approaching. As you count down the days the panic begins
to set in. How do I prevent the all too familiar pre-wedding bloating
experienced by so many brides on their wedding day?
Naturally, we as women
may think, I will simply starve myself and not drink a lot of liquids for a
few days before my wedding. If I do so perhaps this will help drop a bit of
weight and reduce some of that nasty cellulite on my body? right? Wrong!
Did you know that water retention is directly linked to what you eat,
drink and your daily habits?
Bloating is caused primarily by dehydration. The loss of water in the
body can cause constipation. And the corresponding lack of bowel movements
creates the tummy bulge.
Here are six tips to follow for at least 1-2 weeks prior to your big day:
1) Drink 8 - 10 glasses of water a
day. Drinking less fluid will not cure water retention and can
actually make it worse. So drink plenty of water to flush the toxins
from your body. Cellulite is a form of fat with retained water. When the
body cannot get rid of the wastes and toxins it tends to store
cellulite.
2) Try to eliminate salts and refined sugars from your diet. If
you can't eliminate these types of foods then at least cut down on their
use as much as you possible can.
3) Get some exercise. Go for a brisk walk, even if it is just 10
minutes. Movement helps you lymphatic system drain and gets the blood
pumping which increases circulation. Did you know poor circulation can
cause water retention?
4) Don't skip meals. Much as you may think this is wise, low
calorie diets have been shown to increase water retention. But do avoid
high fat foods. Incorporate protein in your daily routine. While you are
running around getting all the last minute details finished remember to
reach for a yogurt, some cottage cheese or make yourself a protein
shake. One of the most important nutrients to prevent water retention is
protein.
5) Cut down on caffeine and alcohol.
These liquids cause dehydration, plus they are empty calories.
6) Take a good multivitamin. Find one that has a high content of
Vitamin B (12 and 6). Stress robs your body of essential vitamins, plus
you are probably not eating as healthy as you should. Vitamin B is
especially good to take when you are under stress, or have bloating. I
always take a daily multivitamin but supplement them with a good B
vitamin.
Of course it goes without saying that you should also try your best to
get proper and sufficient sleep during this stressful period.
If you can follow these six simple, natural yet highly effective
guidelines then you'll look better, feel better and be as radiant as a bride
should be on her wedding day. Take charge and eliminate that unnecessary and
unwelcome pre-wedding bloating!
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