We all have important days in our lives for special occasions. These awaited days become the most crucial part of our lives. Weddings are one of these special occasions. The photographs and video albums are kept as memoirs to look back at the beautiful memories.
People want to look perfect on their wedding days. Apart from wearing customized clothing and matching accessories, we make sure to look our best shape. After all the pictures will be savored for life.
That is why people start stressing out weeks before the wedding. They follow a strict diet routine not just to lose weight but add glow to their skin. As it is rightfully said “No pain, no gain”. So if you are truly invested in becoming the best version of yourself for the wedding, you eventually will.
However, it is also true that weddings require tonnes of work which results in stress later. It happens especially when you are handling your wedding without the help of a wedding planner or other relatives. Anything can go wrong at the wedding, but you have to remember to calm yourself down. It can hurt your health.
Furthermore, weddings in Indian culture are more or less celebrated as festivities. There are several rituals to be followed before the wedding, it is a long affair. Till the time you reach the wedding day, you may feel exhausted physically and mentally and that is when you must put in all the efforts to rejuvenate yourself.
Few questions may pop into your head- ” How do I look my best at the wedding?” “How to maintain the best shape even after stress?” “What kind of diet to follow before the wedding?”
We are here to answer all these questions for you. The below-mentioned guide will help you to surf through the wedding gracefully. So let’s get started:
1. Sleep can do wonders!
There is a reason why our parents used to put us to sleep at 9 pm when we had to take up for school the next day. 8 hours of sleep is a must for any human body to function properly. When you sleep irregularly for short intervals, it starts showing on your face. You will get dark circles, your skin will become dull, the body will have no energy and your mind will refuse to react. Sleep deprivation can lead to many severe health problems. It is simply natural to stay up the nights weeks before your wedding day to make seating and catering arrangements, taking care of the clothing and decorations, and performing all the rituals, but it can lead to diminished health at the wedding. Sleep is very important for the human brain to function. Make it your priority no matter how much work is left. Prepare a sleep schedule in advance for weeks before the wedding so you don’t have to struggle through it during the rituals. A power nap is the magic trick which saves you from getting tired during the day. Scientists say that sleep can miraculously improve the way you feel by filling you with new energy. Maybe that’s why it is said – Sleep over it!
2. Put your body to work!
It’s time to put your lethargic body to work. Heard of Shake it, shake it? Well, you need to shake it until you make it. But just make sure you don’t break it. Our bodies are the first things to be compromised when it comes to weddings. It is ironic how we put in so much time, energy, and resources to make everything look perfect on the outside. However, inside the body, it is all messed up. It is true that when you feel good on the inside, you will automatically feel good on the outside. Don’t forget to take care of your body even during the wedding preparations. Even when the wedding will be over, the impact can be for the long term.
Introduce yoga, meditation, and physical exercise to your routine. It improves blood circulation and gradually the body will start feeling good. But don’t try to overdo anything. It is best to follow a training schedule which can put your body in shape. Don’t focus too much on losing weight, rather go for posture corrections, body built and nutrition. During the wedding madness, one needs to take proper nutrition to save up on energy. Even if you do want to lose weight, make sure that you don’t compromise on the nutrition.
Additionally, getting a trainer can be the best option to get the right exercises for the wedding . But it is not a one day thing. You will have to start training strictly months before to get the best results. Exercising can also help to destress from all the wedding shenanigans so it has a positive mental and physical impact. Believe that you will reach there in some time.
3. Let’s get dieting fixed!
Do you have any idea how dangerous skipping substantial meals throughout the day can be for your body? Planning a wedding is a great responsibility and it can be even more tiresome if you are the bride and groom. You may think that skipping meals can help you lose weight but it is quite opposite. It will only deteriorate the structure of your body. To surf through the jam-packed schedule of wedding arrangements, it is important to take proper healthy nutrition. Such schedules can also lead to low energy levels which calls for several illnesses. Who wants to be ill on their wedding day?
There are personal dieticians as well who can clear all your doubts regarding the diet plan before the wedding. Not just for the wedding, if the diet suits you and you are able to strictly follow it, you can even make it a part of your lifestyle after the wedding.
To get full nutrition and nourishment, one needs to start adding grains, fruits, green vegetables and milk products in their diet. Dry fruits are also a good option to be considered when it comes to energy food. It happens often that when you are busy running the arrangements, the water intake in the body certainly drops, this can lead to dehydration. To avoid this situation, carry a water bottle or portable grinder with yourself at all times to make smoothies and fresh fruit juices on the go. Only following the correct and structured diet can save you from catching illnesses, it will also build your immune system stronger.
4. Vitamins – the very best!
We have no understanding of our bodies. We don’t know what it needs, when it needs and how it needs! Proper nutrition and healthy diet can not be followed on guesswork. Even after following a certain diet schedule, the body requires other supplements too which are deficient in the body. You can check out the list of healthy vitamins which can be included in the diet and use them as supplements.
Vitamins are a great energy source and energy is all you need to get started with the wedding preparations. Moreover, the wedding rituals can also be long and tiring, so to maintain the energy throughout the day, you will need some form of energy intake in the form of vitamins. Vitamins are also capable of shooing away all the communicable diseases like cold, flu etc. Even if you catch some of these diseases, the Vitamin A and C intake can help you recover from it faster because it builds a good immune system. Vitamin D is a must to keep your body rejuvenated throughout the day. There will be certain situations in the wedding when you will feel like breaking down but a good vitamin diet will help you sail through it all smoothly.
So what are you waiting for? Prepare a list of Vitamin foods and start the intake as soon as possible to look your best at the wedding.
5. What is the use of stress, anyway?
Do you have any idea what kind of impact stress can have on your body? Sure it does affect our minds adversely but if it is not stopped, visible effects can be seen on the body. The bottom line is, carrying stress around can make you severely sick. Many researchers have claimed stress can drastically reduce the capacity of the immune system as well. Often we sacrifice our physical well being because we are all ‘busy’ in some form or the other. Body and mind need rest from time to time. Do things that you love, eat ice cream, take a long night walk, read a book, pamper your body. Yoga and meditation can also be of great help to calm the mind. During the wedding preparations, you will need a lot of calmness and mindfulness so practicing it in advance can be useful. Believe in yourself and breathe. Wedding will be fine, just don’t forget to enjoy it because those moments certainly are not going to come again!