Preparing for your healthy ever after

Wellness tips for the bride and groom

- CHESHIRE QUE, RND, RN, RD

A couple about to be married may be one of the busiest individuals.

Even with the help of technology and various suppliers that include a team of organizers, it is still impossible for the engaged couple not to have to lift a finger in preparation for the big day. Juggling work, responsibilities, and wedding plans will, most often than not, take precedence over their health and wellbeing. This leaves them vulnerable to falling ill or burning out just before the wedding, or worse, on the day itself.

It is important for the couple to prioritize their health to ensure that they truly get to enjoy their wedding day and night to the fullest. After all, it isn’t just about being joyful emotionally, the body must also be at its best on that day and for the years to come.

Whenever we are anticipating a special event, we would definitely think about what to wear and how good we should look. It is common for the bride and groom to think about going on a diet to lose weight. Being conscious about our food intake is the first step to being healthy. Unfortunately, the type of diet, as well as the approach to dieting, may be unhealthy. This compromises the couple's health. Therefore, the first thing to do when you want to be healthy is not to succumb to crash dieting. It will only lead to nutrient deficiencies that could compromise bodily functions, affect one's appearance, or worse, weaken the immune system. Thus, making the couple vulnerable to infections. In addition, crash dieting can affect mood and mental clarity. This is one of the reasons why bridezilla was born.