How to Be a Healthy Groom
The bride receives a lot of attention and focus leading up to a wedding, but it’s a big day for a groom too. Every man wants his wedding day to be a memorable day where he’s at his best, which is why there are a few tips every man should know about his health and wellness leading up to the wedding. Here are some health and fitness tips from Los Angeles personal trainer Lalo Fuentes to help prepare for your wedding day and beyond!
Portion Control
If you’re looking to slim down and tone up in anticipation of your wedding day, then the easiest place to start is with your portions. Fad diets won’t have as much impact on your waistline as simply paying attention to the amount of food you eat at each meal.
If you want to get your health on track, then a balanced diet is the first place to start. Look at serving sizes and make it a habit to begin measuring out your food at home so you can learn what one cup of cooked pasta actually looks like. Most people can eat the things they want and stay healthy, just in moderation.
Stay Hydrated
“Staying hydrated has many benefits,” says Los Angeles personal trainer Lalo Fuentes, CSCS, “such as improved skin, a speedier metabolism, and more energy for your muscles.” You should drink half of your weight in ounces of water each and every day, remembering that your activity level and the weather outside can have an impact on that number. If you keep water with you when you’re out and about or at work, perhaps use a phone app to help you keep track of how much water you drink, then you’re well on your way to staying hydrated.
Control Your Stress
The stresses of everyday life can damage your overall health and well-being. If you don’t learn the proper ways to deal with stress, especially leading up to a big event such as your wedding, then it can have a huge impact on how you feel. Work with a Los Angeles personal trainer to help you find an effective and healthy outlet for your stress, such as an exercise routine. It can also be a boon to learn stress relief techniques such as deep breathing, to help you control your stress levels outside of the gym.
Fuel Your Body Right
You’ve probably heard this a million times, but prepare to hear it a million and one – you should eat breakfast. Personal trainers recommend eating breakfast each day in order to help give the metabolism a jump start in the morning. This can lead to weight loss but also helps you to avoid cravings and moodiness. Adding a bowl of oatmeal in the morning can actually help you to burn additional calories over the course of the day.
A wedding is a big deal because it’s the start of a new chapter in life. Why not start that chapter off on the healthiest foot possible with the help of a personal trainer?