Spring break > Here Comes The Bride

Here Comes The Bride

by: Tracie Johanson

In case you hadn't noticed, it's now officially spring! Kids are enjoying Spring Break from school, the birds are starting to sing, flowers are pushing up through the earth, and everything is wonderful.....unless you're one of the thousands of women planning a spring wedding!

Spring / early summer is the most popular time for weddings. But no matter when you're planning your wedding, the stress can be overwhelming! The average cost of a wedding in The United States is over $22,000. About $7,630 of that is spent on the wedding reception (source: American Wedding Study, 2002). From increasing costs to angry relatives to the never-ending guest list, a wedding brings stress and frustration for the bride.

Unfortunately, we often resort to binge eating and 'comfort foods' during times of stress, which of course puts on the pounds and creates even more stress! "I bought WHAT size wedding dress?!?!?"

Approximately 7 out of every 10 brides crash diet or starve prior to their wedding date (source: www.fresnoweddings.net). CRASH DIETS AND STARVATION DIETS ARE THE WORST THING WE CAN DO! "If you crash-diet, you run the risk of comprising your health ... so that your hair, skin, nails don't look good for your big day or in the wedding pictures. If you want to lose weight before your wedding, look for a balanced eating plan" (source: Suzanne Henson, coordinator of the University of Alabama-Birmingham's EatRight Weight Management Program).

So what's a blushing bride to do if she has only six weeks until her wedding, and the stress is building up faster than the potluck table at church? There is hope.....

First of all, START EXERCISING NOW. It's crunch time, and while the old 30-minutes per day, 3 times per week may work for the general public it's probably not enough for the bride. Shoot for 30-minutes per day, six days per week. Be sure to include both cardio and resistance training so you'll get some muscle tone while you're burning fat.

Second, banish all high-fat junk food from the house. Be strong! You can do this! No Twinkies, no bacon, no chocolate cream pie. Eat plenty of lean protein (skinless chicken breast, fish, etc.) and absolutely PIG OUT on fresh vegetables! Drink plenty of water, and in all cases avoid the empty calories found in soda, alcohol and that sweet kids juice.

Finally, be wary of the weight-loss 'tricks' that you'll hear from your girlfriends. There is no magic pill that will make you a size 6 by the wedding, so don't experiment. Don't starve yourself because that will make you grumpy, make you retain fat, eliminate muscle tone, and set you up for failure. Don't listen to the gossip about the newest 'cabbage diet' or 'grapefruit diet' or 'Hollywood diet'. Instead, stick with a balanced diet and exercise.....this is the ONLY proven way to lose fat and look your best.

Two more bits of advice for the bride: Eat breakfast the morning of your wedding day - 8 out of every 10 brides don't eat breakfast (source: www.fresnoweddings.net) which will only make you miserable and weak during the reception! Most importantly, remember that he knew exactly what you looked like when he proposed to you, and he still proposed! He loves you the way you are, and all these fears about size and weight and unfounded anyway!

Relax, enjoy yourself, and make the lifestyle changes that will bring results. Have a great wedding!

About The Author

Tracie Johanson is the founder of Pick Up The Pace, 30-Minute Workout For Women. Pick Up The Pace is a 30-minute exercise studio for women, focusing on fitness, health and nutrition for maximum weight loss. For more information please visit www.letspickupthepace.com or email us at info@letspickupthepace.com.

* Copyright 2005 Pick Up The Pace. Permission is not required for the distribution of Pick Up The Pace articles as long as they are used in their entirety, are properly credited to Pick Up The Pace, and are accompanied by our website link: www.letspickupthepace.com.

* The information in this article and on this site is for general reference purposes only and not intended to address specific medical conditions. This information is not a substitute for professional medical advice or a medical exam. Prior to participating in any exercise program or activity, you should seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional. No information in this article or on www.letspickupthepace.com should be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical condition.

Here Comes The Bride

Here Comes The Bride

by: Tracie Johanson

Unfortunately, we often resort to binge eating and 'comfort foods' during times of stress, which of course puts on the pounds and creates even more stress! "I bought WHAT size wedding dress?!?!?"

Approximately...

Here Comes The Bride

Spring break > Here Comes The Bride

Break In With Fillers: The Best Market For New Writers

Break In With Fillers: The Best Market For New Writers

by: Shelley Wake

Interested in breaking into writing or breaking into a new area? You can?t go past writing fillers. Fillers are one of the most overlooked opportunities in the freelance writing world and offer one of the best opportunities for new writers.

Fillers Are In Demand

I?ve spoken to hundreds of editors and been told over and over again that fillers are the one thing they never get enough of. Most publications tend to publish more freelance fillers than they do freelance articles. Yet, they often receive 100 times more articles than fillers.

This is a gap in the freelance market that you can take advantage of.

Fillers are a Great Place to Get Started

Many publications are careful about publishing feature articles from writers they don?t know. Even if your article is good, an editor might decide not to publish you because they don?t know you as a writer....

Break In With Fillers: The Best Market For New Writers

Spring break > Break In With Fillers: The Best Market For New Writers

Learning To Inline Skate Is Easy When You Break It All Down

Learning To Inline Skate Is Easy When You Break It All Down

by: Lee Marshall

When I started out skating all those years ago a friend told me that learning to skate on roller blades was like learning to ride a bicycle.
However looking back at my own learning curve I now have to disagree.
Learning to inline skate for me was a more complicated affair.

Riding a bicycle requires balance and road awareness.
There isn't really much more to riding a bike than pushing the peddles round, using the breaks, switching gears and turning the handle bars to steer.
Don't get me wrong, riding a bicycle isn't always that easy, but for me learning to ride a bike was a whole lot easier than learning to rollerskate.
My 6 year old son taught himself to ride a bike in less than an hour after I removed his stabilisers, but learning to rollerskate at a basic level (start, stop and turn) took him weeks.

I like...

Learning To Inline Skate Is Easy When You Break It All Down

Spring break > Learning To Inline Skate Is Easy When You Break It All Down

Your Breckenridge Vacation

Your Breckenridge Vacation

by: Scott Palat

You'll be welcome with open arms in Breckenridge, Colorado.
Breckenridge ski resort offer the world's finest powder and terrain anyone can manage. Half of all slopes at Breckenridge ski and snowboard resort are for beginners.
The other half is for moderate to extreme skiing.
Breckenridge is the only ski area to offer this much skiing for all types of ability levels.

The town of Breckenridge is just like you would dream about on the way to your ski vacation.
The town has a Main st. with stores, restaurants and variety.
You won't be disappointed as you stroll down Breckenridge's Main st.
The main area is about ? mile long and make for a lovely walk during the daytime or night time.

As far as resorts go, you can stay in a classy hotel and pay big bucks, or you can stay just outside of town nestled in the Rocky.
Many condos are located...

Your Breckenridge Vacation

Spring break > Your Breckenridge Vacation

New, No Break Polyproyplene Stadium And Theatre Seating-Bleacher Chair

New, No Break Polyproyplene Stadium And Theatre Seating-Bleacher Chair

by: Frank Sumner

Preferred Seating is leading the way into the next generation of stadium and theatre seating. Seating is now available that is made out of the same no break polypropylene that automobiles components are made of. Stadium seat technology has advanced from the heavy steel seats of yesterday to the industry's newest state-of-the-art standard: no-break, lightweight, high-impact polypropylene seats. Champion Stadium Seating is available exclusively at Preferred Seating, America's leading stadium and theatre seating innovator, www.preferred-seating.com.

Arena owners have been waiting for a stadium seat that resists fading, does not rust or crack. These stadium seats are easily mounted on existing bleachers, risers, and floors, either permanently or temporarily, making them an ideal way to upgrade a stadium...

New, No Break Polyproyplene Stadium And Theatre Seating-Bleacher Chair

Spring break > New, No Break Polyproyplene Stadium And Theatre Seating-Bleacher Chair

Botox: A Hit In The Cosmetic World

by: Robert Thatcher

Who would have thought that something that is supposedly poisonous could have so many people clamoring for it?

Skepticism proven wrong

When botox hit the market, many were skeptical on the effects of these newly developed chemical. A protein complex made from a bacterium called clostridium botulinum, many feared that the chemical will have the same effect on the skin as it has on the body. For...

Botox: A Hit In The Cosmetic World Here Comes The Bride

Spring break > Botox: A Hit In The Cosmetic World

Writing Off Vehicles as Tax Deductions

by: Stephen L. Nelson, CPA

You?ve heard it a hundred times: That shiny new car your buddy just bought? It doesn?t really cost him anything. He writes off the car as a tax deduction.

Your first thought is usually, ?That can?t be right.? Your second thought is, ?I got to figure out how to enjoy that loophole.?

But what does the law say? And what are the rules for writing off vehicles? It turns out that you can...

Here Comes The Bride Writing Off Vehicles as Tax Deductions Spring break suv

Spring break > Writing Off Vehicles as Tax Deductions

Slime Recipe Favorites

by: Patricia B. Jensen

IT?S SLIME TIME!!! Experiment with these slime recipe favorites and how to make silly putty for a great kids party activity.

Great for a science party, dinosaur party (make it red for molten lava or green for swamp slime), or Halloween party.

Promotes interest in science and learning or just feeling something slimy like oobleck between your fingers!

EASY SLIME RECIPE #1

2 Cups Water

1/2...

Here Comes The Bride Slime Recipe Favorites Spring break party

Spring break > Slime Recipe Favorites

Here Comes The Bride

Secrets to Buying Go Carts Cheap!

by: Larry Johnson

If you thought go carts were high-priced items, think again. Sure, you can go ahead and pay retail for a go cart, but why would you want to do that when you can buy go carts for up to 50% off the manufacturers price? Learn the secret to obtaining top go carts at bargain basement prices.

Go carts are fun, there is no dispute there. Once you slide into a sleek new go cart and take it out for a spin there...

Here Comes The Bride

Spring break > Secrets to Buying Go Carts Cheap!