Weddings are significant life events when brides and grooms want to look their best. SummaryHere are some tips to avoid gaining extra kilos in a healthy way... Related ArticlesGold price jumps Rs 300 on wedding season buyingGold holds steady below 6-week high; Chinese demand slowsHigh gold prices spoil wedding cheer for jewellery firms, demand slips 20%Gold plunges Rs 620 per 10 gm to Rs 25,960 in Mumbai Weddings are significant life events when brides and grooms want to look their best. It�' a time in every bride's and groom�s life when body shape and weight concerns are at their peak. A recent study reports that both men and women conceptualise their wedding appearance (including weight), but it is found to be more important among women than men. However, the last few months before a wedding tend to be a stressful time for brides-to-be, grooms-to-be as well as their families. The demands can be heavy including hectic schedules and �dining & wining�, often late into the night. Situations can be challenging, particularly when it comes to managing the body. Many end-up becoming victims of fad diets and do whatever it takes to get the perfect shape. Here are some tips to avoid gaining extra kilos in a healthy way.
* In general, choose a diet that is based on whole grains, pulses, vegetables, fruits, low fat dairy, nuts, seeds, fish and lean meats. These will provide you some key nutrients at this stage of your life like vitamin B, C, zinc, calcium, folic acid and essential fats like omega-3 fats.
* Look out for multigrain chapattis, whole wheat breads, brown rice, mueslis and pulses.
* Snack on fresh fruits, dry fruits, salads, soups, yogurt, nuts and seeds.
* Keep away from sweets, and added sugars in drinks and juices. Avoid bakery products and limit tea, coffee and alcohol.
* Eating small amounts but frequently helps keeping weight under check.
* Follow the principle of balance and moderation. There may be days when you may be surrounded with unhealthy food and compelled to have it. Follow the principle of moderation by eating fraction of what you would normally eat or balance by eating less subsequently.
* Plan your days in advance with respect to food. Depending on where you are likely to be through the day, plan and allocate calorie allowance accordingly. When out shopping, ensure you carry healthy snacks with you. Don�t forget to drink water.
* Under no circumstances, load up at night � especially with sweets, alcohol or high starch food.
* Reduce the number of social activities around food. Plan a coffee or a walk.
* Most ceremonies require you to eat sweets. You may do this through healthier options such as dates, figs, apricots, raisins, dark chocolate etc. or keep to small bites. Do account for these extras.
* Start your day with a breakfast,
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