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A Healthy Bride is an Organized Bride
Posted by: Liz, Blogger
A healthy bride is an organized bride.
As the months turn into weeks and the weeks turn into days, the time remaining before a bride gets married shrinks at an exponential rate as the big day arrives. There is always something on the “To Do” list that has to take priority. Usually as things get pushed down the list, exercise gets pushed down the furthest at times. Which in a way can makes things worse. The Abbey Blog has been focusing for weeks now on things a bride to be can do to keep up a healthy fitness program on the road to her nuptials. In those posts we have been focusing on different exercises, diets and regimes that will help you prepare. But one thing that can get overlooked in regards fitness is Time Management. Time Management can be crucial to the success or failure of any fitness program. If enough time is not set aside for the program, it will fail. But just setting aside time to exercise doesn’t equal success. Proper time, the right time or quality time is critical. A completely stressed out, hurried routine will not have the same benefit that a relaxed, enjoyed workout can provide. In addition to that, the cool down time is not as effective because filled with worries of what needs to get done next. And don’t even get me started with what stressed out sleep is like.
So having a good Time Management system in place can do wonders for your fitness program in helping you get the best out of what you do when you exercise. Almost without exception, brides today are organized. From Day Planners, to Google Calendars, to Smartphones…today’s women are organized. But even with all those productivity apps on your phone, the amount to get done exceeds the time available. That is where The Abbey comes in to help. Not only will our consultants years of experience help, but those years of experience come with years of contacts and connections. The San Diego wedding industry is massive and navigating it can be quite tricky. We have a wide selection of vendors that we are proud to work with. We are on a number of Venue’s Preferred Caterer Lists and are partners with The La Jolla Woman’s Club in beautiful historic La Jolla, California. Another time saver and stress reducer…All Inclusive Wedding Packages. The Abbey Catering & Event Design is the only San Diego company to offer a true All Inclusive Wedding Package. With an Abbey Package, everything is covered. The venue, food, beverages, photographer, videographer, flowers, music, coordination, officiant, limo….even the honeymoon at our luxury condo in Maui if desired. We can make all the stress of meeting with dozens of people disappear. And having a single source of contact can create a wealth of time for the more important things leading up to your wedding, like a fitness program.
Please feel free to contact any one of our wedding and event consultants here for more information.
Water, water I do declare. Water, water everywhere.
Posted by: Liz, Blogger
Bridal Hydration
As Spring begins to subside and June Gloom leaves the skies of San Diego, many of us are getting excited about the Summer, and the weddings and holidays we’ve planned. However, there is probably one more thing left to consider – hydration. Studies have shown that a good hydration routine can increase performance in sports and better one’s own appearance and health, and as the changing temperature creeps up, we will find more reasons to stay hydrated and refreshed. Water suppresses hunger and helps digestion, meaning calories are burned off more efficiently and help us stay trim… The perfect excuse if you have a busy wedding season ahead and need to look good in that little black dress.
The recommended amount of water to be consumed every day changes depending on the literature you are reading, but is generally between 8-10 glasses(64-80 ounces). A good rule of thumb is to keep a water source on you and take sips constantly through the day. This helps your body absorb and make use of the water without feeling bloated and sluggish. If hydrating before exercise, make sure you do not consume a large amount just prior to starting, as this will cause you to get a stitch. Instead, drink a few glasses two hours before, and then maintain this with smaller amounts leading up to the exercise.
If you’re having difficulties consuming so much water, look at a new angle. Water is present in everything we eat and drink, so you can make up the last few ounces by eating fresh, moisture filled produce like strawberries or watermelon. Avoid cutting out salt. While it can seem to make you more thirsty, our bodies actually need salt to retain water, although the amount should be capped as too much salt can also harm the body.
The last thing to remember is don’t wait until you feel thirsty. Thirst serves as a warning to our body that we’re dehydrated, but is also a reminder that we’re already low on hydration, meaning we’re already behind on our water consumption. Stay one step ahead and stick to a regular water routine throughout the day.
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