Getting Geared Up

Posted by Belinda in Life | 4 comments

Yesterday, with my mom and sisters in town,  my wedding dress was ordered. (Since Neal reads the blog, I am not going into any amount of detail here!  Sorry readers…) Yes, with over a year to go my dress has been ordered and will be arriving early autumn.  Seeing the measurements on the order sheet yesterday, reminded me that I am going to have to kick it into gear to get into shape for preparation for the big day 377 days away.    The goal isn’t to lose a certain amount of weight, simply to feel (and look) the healthiest I can be on the big day.

Strolling through Barnes and Noble it seemed to me that many books focus on one part of a healthy makeover: From diet to fitness, no book seemed to grab me as a program I could try on a continual bases.  Then I stumbled upon  “Look Better Naked!” by Michele Promaulayko, the editor-in-chief of Women’s Health.   What I loved about this book, is that it focuses helping women to feel more confident and comfortable in their birthday suits.  The book has tips and tricks, that can be used right away It includes practical tips you can incorporate right away (stand and sit up straight to look slimmer instantly), suggestions for what you can do to feel more comfortable in your own skin (have a candlelight dinner in the buff), a six-week diet plan as well as a workout schedule.   One of my favorite points?  There are amazing beauty tips that any woman can use.  I also love her style of writing, it’s as if I am chatting with a close friend.

The diet includes plenty of high fiber, protein, vegetables/fruits all in small portions.  (Something I need to improve on… )  The book includes different recipes which I will try my darnedest to  learn how to make.  (Remember, I am not the most cooking inclined.)  The workout/fitness includes a balance between strength training and metabolic workouts.

Let’s give this six week plan a shot, after all what is the worst that can happen?   I’ll give the you lovely blog readers updates and insights as I go along.