FitLinks: Fit Bottomed Brides’ Edition
While researching content and networking with other bloggers for this special Fit Bottomed Brides’ Week, we found some fantastic wedding resources. From sites to get you fit for your big day to tips to decorate, plan and say “I do,” here are a few of our favorite wedding-related sites! Pretty sure Erin and I could not [...]
From the Fridge to Your Face: Healthy and Natural Beauty Products
April 15, 2011 by Jenn
Filed under Beauty, Brides, Guest Posts
Today’s guest post for Fit Bottomed Brides’ Week is all about being more beautiful by using what Mother Nature gave you! Read on for how you can get looking beautiful for your big day with tips, recipes and information from Randi Ragan, founder and owner of GreenBliss Eco Spa. Plants are healing gifts that the Earth [...]
Keep the Weight Off After Saying “I Do”
April 15, 2011 by Jenn
Filed under Brides, Family, SparkPeople
Take a trip with me to your post-wedding future, would you? You found the perfect dress or the just-right tux. You had the big wedding and the fun reception. You spent time together on your honeymoon in total wedded bliss. And now you’re back at home enjoying the married life. You found your life partner [...]
How to Deal with Your Fiance’s Unhealthy Habits
If you’re planning to walk down the aisle soon, you’re probably already putting some extra care and attention into eating right and working out. After all, you want to feel and look your best on the big day! But what happens if your fiancé isn’t quite so gung-ho about your healthy lifestyle? If you’re butting heads [...]
Protein & Chocolate—An Awesome Combo
You know what every girl needs? Chocolate. And you know what every bride-to-be really needs? Chocolate! Which is why today we’re reviewing two LUNA chocolate protein bars that make us oh so happy-happy-joy-joy. Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Bar Packed with 12 grams of soy and whey protein and three grams of fiber to fill you [...]
Your Bridal Best Fitness Plan
Every bride wants to look her best on her wedding day. And we all know that crash dieting the week before the wedding won’t get you the results you want. Plus, being hungry and stressed will turn any bride into a bridezilla. So what should you do to look and feel your very best on [...]
Is Weight-Loss Hurting Your Relationship?
April 13, 2011 by Jenn
Filed under Brides, From Jenn, SparkPeople
Weight-loss is tricky business, especially when you’re in a relationship. After all, many people fall in love because they share common interests, such as watching the same sitcoms every Thursday night, going out for rich Italian food or playing video games together. However, what happens when one person in the relationship swaps his or her [...]
The Best Wedding Dress for Your Body Type
April 12, 2011 by Jenn
Filed under Brides, SparkPeople
When it came to planning my wedding, finding the dress was probably my favorite part of the process. I stepped away from work for a full day so my mom and I could hit a local bridal store where I found myself trying on dress after dress. I had never been much of a girlie-girl, yet [...]
Nobody Likes a Bridezilla: Tips to Tame Wedding-Planning Stress
April 12, 2011 by Jenn
Filed under Brides, SparkPeople
It’s a gross understatement to say that planning a wedding is stressful. With all of the coordination, timing and numerous things to prepare for (not to mention family politics!), it’s no wonder that nice, normal people turn into grumpy grooms and bridezillas. However, you don’t have to become a stressed-out stereotype on your big day. [...]
Brave Bride…Jenn!
As loyal FBG readers know, Jenn and I aren’t perfect (we didn’t have you fooled, did we!?). I’ve opened up about going several weeks without a workout in times of high stress, and Jenn has discussed her struggles with emotional eating. While no longer technically a newlywed, Jenn candidly discusses her journey to healthy eating [...]
