Looking for how to eat before your wedding or big event? As a dietitian, today I’m sharing my “wedding diet” 4 months out!
Wedding Diet Plan?
As you know if you know me at all, I’m not about the DIET LIFE. But I just want to share with you what my “wedding diet” as looked like, as I get ready for my big day in May of this year (2019!)
Here’s the video showcasing EXACTLY what I’ve been eating for my wedding 4 months out, starting with some funny things of what NOT to do 🙂
Wedding Diet Spark Notes
I am NOT doing any crazy cleanses or diet plans. As a dietitian, I’m simply trying to go back to what I know makes me feel my best, since I’ve been letting myself enjoy those favorite foods and drinks a little toooo much lately with all the celebrations! My “wedding diet”, simply is getting back to balanced, portioned meals and snacks, that all include the #FreshFitnFIVE: a protein, a healthy fat, a smart carb, fiber, and some boosts! (look at this post if you have NO idea what I’m talking about and WHY these 5 nutrients are key!). I’m also just trying to decrease the amount of processed, refined carbs and sugar I have (B and I have been going out for ice cream or drinks a little too often hah!), but still allowing a little wiggle room! To be honest, we really started not feeling so great after letting too much fun food in, so that’s why we’re getting back on track and I’m being super transparent with what I’m doing friend! I’ll keep you updated, but here’s how we’re starting to get back to feeling GREAT. So let’s break down what that looks like in a day!
FITNESS
I’ve been really just focusing on getting 2 cardio sessions in every week (cycle class at my gym or a run at home), and 2 strength/HIIT workouts in at my gym a week (one of my own at home, usually with machines and higher intensity with dumbbells). Outside of that, if I get in another day at the gym, I usually do do a mix of total body with 15-20min cardio beforehand. The other days outside of a rest day I take each week, I typically just go on a 2-3 miles walk in the morning to clear my mind and get outdoors!
Grab my Fit in a Flash Workout Guide to see how I combine cardio and strength into my workouts at home/while traveling/ANYWHERE!
FOOD
BREAKFAST
Typically my breakfast lately has been a #freshfitnFIVE smoothie! Here’s the post I shared earlier on how to make this smoothie with the right “formula”! If I do a morning workout, sometimes I just have a couple energy bites before hand, and then the smoothie after! And a lot of times I DON’T have a huge breakfast or one right away. If I’m not physically feeling hungry, I simply have my coffee and wait a little!
SNACKS BETWEEN MEALS
I love my snacks! It’s probably because I hate having huge meals, they just leave me feeling tired to be honest. So my “wedding diet” definitely has some snacks built in! I love me my midday protein bites, so I can get some good protein in and curb that sweet tooth! I have SO many different flavors here on my blog. I also love little cucumber roll ups, cheese and turkey roll ups, hummus and veggies, or a simple protein shake/bar if I’m on the go! I also love ordering protein balanced snacks . They have protein rice crispies, popcorn and protein bites, talk about delicious treats that have a macronutrient balance.
LUNCH
I usually try to have a big salad here, to get a good dose of veggies in! That way I feel satisfied with the volume and fiber of lots of greens, and then it even gives me some wiggle room if I’m just not feelin’ allll the veggies at dinner. But be careful of making a “sad salad” of just leaves. You won’t feel satisfied after that! Make sure you’ve got the #freshfitnFIVE on the plate! Some protein, healthy fats, fiber, smart carbs, and boosts for some extra flavor. Check this salad out I made here on the blog for an idea!
DINNER
My fiance and I eat really simple most nights! I typically plan it out by just making sure I have a lean protein (chicken, salmon, ground turkey, etc.), a smart carbohydrate (baked sweet potatoes, brown rice, quinoa, or baked winter squash), and then lots of veggies! I either make a big salad for us, or I make roasted vegetables on the side/quickly microwave Bird’s Eye frozen veggie mixes that I keep in my freezer when I don’t feel like cooking from scratch! I also order Hello Fresh sometimes if I know I’m going to be super short on time a certain week/month and just want the groceries and recipe ideas to show up to my door! Use the code FRESH80 here if you want to get a total of $80 off your next few orders!!
NIGHT SNACK
Oooo do I love my sweets! So I try to typically make healthier options instead of the real stuff, even though every once in awhile I treat myself! Typically I turn to my yogurt bark, some frozen banana slices with a little peanut butter, halo top in moderation (I was having it a little TOO often for awhile there haha), or some protein bites!
So there is my wedding “diet”! Was this helpful?? I’ll continue to update you all as the wedding gets closer! What would you like to see next?
