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This is such an exciting time for you! But instead of using the time leading up to your big day focusing on a ‘magic’ dress size, this is the time to start your healthy lifestyle. You should avoid the temptation to go on a crash diet closer to the big day, as all this will do is leave you stressed, tired and cause a lack of motivation further down the line. The best thing to do is start making healthy choices in your everyday life.

Results with Lucy, share there top tips to keeping motivated and sticking to a healthy lifestyle:

DONT QUIT

Frida Harju-Westman, in-house nutritionist at the health app Lifesum, comments on the things you can do to keep fit during the run-up to your big day.

Cut back on sugar - In the run up to your big day, things are sure to be hectic, and when we’re feeling tired or sluggish, we quite often reach for the sugar to give us a quick boost. But the truth is, sugar simply isn’t great for the body. Not only that, it is addictive and that quick pick-me-up will only leave you more exhausted in the long run. It can be difficult, but try to cut back on refined sugars and get a natural energy boost from things like bananas or protein-rich nuts.

As the big day is getting closer, you're as organised as you can be and all the main things are booked and ticked off. Now is the time to start thinking about yourself, in particular getting healthy. On the day of your wedding all eyes will be on you, so you will want to look your best. 

Rebecca Howe used the Lemon Detox in the run up to her wedding with great results

"I’ve always been a fit and healthy person but in my late twenties I noticed the weight slowly creeping on. Over the next few years, my busy job as an accountant often meant I was getting home late and choosing ready meals or takeaways instead of healthier options. I wasn’t happy with my weight but I had no real incentive or method of losing the weight. 

Planning a wedding can naturally get fraught at times. After all it’s the one of the biggest days of your life and you want everything to be perfect. As the big day edges closer, it’s natural for the bride to get a little anxious, especially if everything isn’t in place. Though if a little healthy apprehension turns into the soon-to-be-bride being intolerably demanding, an irrational bridezilla could be rearing its head and it’s time to step back and asses your behaviour. 

On average, how long does hair take to do on the day- is a hair rehearsal really necessary?

The time needed to perfect a wedding day hairstyle depends entirely on the look each bride opts for. If a simple blow-dry is chosen, 45 minutes should suffice so allow yourself an hour for hair on the big day, or if you are having a more complicated up do or intricate style you need to allow for at least 2 hours, particularly if the style will require setting first. A trial run is essential to ensure your style will stay in place throughout your big day and that you are comfortable wearing it for so long. You can also use your trial to test how long you need to allow for your hair on the day of your wedding.