Bridal Boot Camp

The winter weather is coming to an end (hopefully) so it is time to really kick the bridal boot camp into gear! Your wedding is coming up this year and you may have over indulged in holiday (an even Valentine's Day) goodies. Get ready to get your bridal workout on!

First, check Feel the Beat Entertainment's awesome "Bridal Boot Camp" Pinterest page for daily inspiration and tips!

This year I have been on a serious health kick and I figured I should share tips to upcoming brides. I am by no means a fitness expert, just love to pass on great advice! Hope it helps!

The most important thing is to EAT HEALTHY! I know those cheese fries and Chick-Fil-A chicken biscuits looks amazing, but in the long wrong choosing the fruit and grilled chicken salad will pay off. Trust me.

 

• Asparagus:  Cooking up this veggie is a delicious and healthy snack, not just because it detoxifies the liver, but also because it helps your body to flush out all impurities. I love asparagus grilled or steamed, and eating it raw will help reduce bloating in your belly too!

• Apples: This fruit is filling, satisfying and it can help suppress unhealthy cravings. If you are craving sugary foods,  grab an apple. Green apples are especially good for decreasing appetite.

• Green Smoothie: While a large smoothie can be so filling that it becomes an entire meal (think breakfast), a smaller size smoothie is the perfect mid-meal snack. Blend up a smoothie that is about 1-½ cups, and be sure to include a leafy green like spinach or kale, chia seeds, lemon, and apple or pineapple.

• Homemade Trail Mix: A lot of trail mixes have sugary sweets like candy or chocolate included in the mix, making them less healthy option. But a homemade version could be just the kind of healthy snack that keeps your body energized. I recommend mixing pistachios, almonds, dried cranberries, and hemp seeds, which are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, protein, zinc, iron, potassium, and calcium. I also like to add dried goji berries, which are powerful antioxidants that are rich in Vitamin A.

• Watermelon: Health experts claim that watermelon helps your liver and kidneys flush out impurities. Watermelon tea can do the trick too!

• Pineapple: Pineapples are known for their abilities to cleanse the pores in your lungs and reduce stomach fat. Eat a few chunks of this sweet fruit on an empty stomach to reap the benefits of its powerful enzymes.

• Chia Fresca: This drink is supposed to aid in detoxification in the body…especially the morning after a fun night out. Simply soak half a tablespoon of chia seeds in a glass of water for 10 minutes, then add a squirt of lime. Refreshing.

• Grapefruit: Grapefruit also helps to curb hunger, but it doesn’t stop there. This citrus fruit boosts your metabolism and packs in a ton of vitamin C and giving your skin a glow.

• Celery: Celery is a great source of fiber, which means it can help move food through your digestive tract. Grab a few celery sticks and peanut butter for a heart-healthy snack that will leave you full and satisfied.

• Avocados: Aside from lowering cholesterol, avocados contain a nutrient called glutathione, which blocks at least 30 different carcinogens while helping the liver detoxify synthetic chemicals. Add some of this green goodness to your smoothies or salads.

 

My absolute favorite thing to make are green smoothies. Looks weird, tastes amazing!

 

On top of eating healthy, you MUST do some sort of activity that keeps your heart rate up. This can range from walking, jogging, biking, hiking to pretty much anything you can think of. Get creative!

 

Try to do about 30 minutes of cardio 4-5 times a week and weights 2-3 times a week. Make sure to take a day off to REST! Your body will need it!

 

 

Check out this great YouTube channel for even MORE workout tips!