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Bulging Brides: Get fit or bust?

by Stacy Ochsman

diet-apple.jpgWE TV has a new show called Bulging Brides in which a team of experts featuring a personal trainer and a nutrition specialist follow a bride-to-be for the two months prior to her wedding and basically kick her ass into shape so she will fit into a dress that is already purchased and altered and… doesn’t quite fit. Yet.

As a self-appointed wedding specialist I felt it was necessary for me to TiVo a few of these shows and review them here for all to know.

I was also secretly watching because I need to shed a few post-baby pounds myself and was hunting for diet and exercise tips.

My wedding was almost one year ago and I spent the three months prior to it getting into shape. I got myself a gym membership and went. A lot. It wasn’t easy at first but I was determined as most brides are to tone my arms and define my waistline. In time and with a lot of hard work by which I mean, HOURS of cardio, I lost about ten pounds and fit into clothes I hadn’t worn in years, er, ever.

I think the show only provides a brief idea of what needs to happen for a bride to get in shape fast. The most important tip that I took from the show was to take measurements first and at reasonable intervals so that you can really chart your progress. Most the of brides profiled were eating poorly and not exercising at all in the beginning so, a little bit of work and diet change made a world of difference. The coaches were encouraging but a little too cute-like for my tastes. They gave good tips on exercise but never actually showed the girls sweating it for their hour-long cardio sessions. I was a little disappointed that the show wasn’t more comprehensive but it did get the point across: eat less, move more and fit into your dress better.


Posted in General, Getting in shape, My Humble Opinions, Planning Tips on May 6th, 2008

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