Getting Your Body Fit and Wedding Ready Without Losing Your Mind
“HELP! My wedding’s in 6 months and nothing fits right! I need to get in shape but I’m already stressed about centerpieces and seating charts and OMG WHY IS EVERYTHING SO HARD?”
– Bridezilla-in-Training from Tampa
Let me tell you about my friend Sarah.
She was planning her dream wedding while trying to “get fit” at the same time. You know, because apparently planning the biggest day of your life isn’t stressful enough.
(spoiler: it didn’t go well… at first)
Here’s what nobody tells you about pre-wedding fitness: You need a plan to do it. Like, an actual plan. Not just “I’ll eat salads and pray.”
Think of wedding prep like a Netflix series:
- You wouldn’t start watching at season 4
- You wouldn’t skip the important episodes
- And you definitely wouldn’t try to watch it all in one night
(sidebar: unless it’s Bridgerton. Then all bets are off)
Here’s what’s actually happening to most brides:
- You’re Stressing About Everything
- The venue
- The flowers
- That one aunt who’s allergic to everything And stress = cortisol = harder to get results
- You’re Running Out of Time Everyone says “start early!” Nobody tells you what “early” means. (Hint: yesterday was good. Today works too.)
- You’re Trying to Do Too Much You can’t:
- Plan a wedding
- Transform your body
- Keep your job
- Maintain your sanity …all at the same time without help
But here’s the good news: you can do this.
Here’s my BRIDE-TO-BE SURVIVAL GUIDE™️:
- Get Real With Your Timeline
- 6+ months: You’re golden
- 3-6 months: Doable but tough
- Less than 3 months: Focus on feeling good
- Focus on What Matters Bridesmaids wearing strapless or form-fitting styles might stress about their arms, but remember – nobody’s looking at them anyway. (Sorry, bridesmaids!)
- Make It Simple Investing time in your fitness program doesn’t mean living at the gym. 30 minutes a day > 3 hours once a week
But here’s what most brides miss…
It’s not about being perfect. It’s about feeling confident.
Sarah? She finally got smart. Started small. Made a real plan.
- Morning walks
- Simple strength training
- Meal prep on Sundays
Now she’s actually enjoying the process. (And yes, she looked amazing at her wedding)
Remember:
- Crazy crash diets don’t work
- You can’t out-train bad nutrition
- Sleep is your secret weapon
Because here’s the truth: Your wedding photos will last forever. But so will the habits you build getting ready for them.
(Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to go do some arm workouts. These strapless dresses aren’t going to fill themselves 💪)
