7 Easy Tips To Slim Down Before Your Next Big Event!
Every time I have a photo shoot, vacation, or a big event coming up...I am always asked what I do to prepare. Of course, the main thing that I suggest is to eat healthy CONSISTENTLY before your event. You shouldn't do anything unhealthy or drastic to drop weight quickly. Some people think they will just basically starve themselves or do cardio for hours a day...please don't do either! With that being said, there are some changes that I do make to my diet and exercise to lean out as much as possible when I have a special occasion coming up - usually starting about 3 weeks out.
To prepare for ANY special event where I want to look my absolute best, I always return to my GO-TO fitness program AND meal plan...the 21 Day Fix! I typically do this year round but I also hybrid it with some of my other FAVORITE at-home fitness programs like Brazil Butt Lift, and ChaLEAN Extreme !
If you are preparing for a fitness photo shoot or competition, I highly suggest hiring an experienced coach but the tips below will give the average person just trying to drop water weight a starting point for that special day (whether it's a wedding, vacation, reunion, etc.). I am taking new clients as well so if you want to join my next 21 Day Fix Challenge Group please email me at thefitnessvixen@gmail.com.
7 EASY TIPS TO SLIM DOWN BEFORE YOUR NEXT BIG EVENT!
3 Weeks Out From Your Event (or even earlier if you can!):
1.) NO Alcohol
2.) Aim for AT LEAST a GALLON of WATER per day.
* (ONLY drink WATER or UNSWEETENED TEA) *
1 Week Out From Your Event:
3.) Eat ONLY Whole Foods.
*Limit or eliminate Protein Powders and Protein Bars*
4.) Avoid Dining Out as MUCH as possible.
5.) Limit your intake of foods that bloat you.
* This might take some trial and error. I have found over the last fews years that dairy, gluten, protein bars, gum, and some veggies bloat me. I do still eat these foods (some of them almost daily) but I do cut them out completely at least a week before my big event.
6.) Avoid Sugars and Artificial Sweeteners.
7.) Avoid adding extra salt to your dishes. Unless it is Pink Himalayan Salt, that's ok! This is another reason why dining out is a big no-no during this period.
Remember, the best way to prepare for an event is to live a healthy lifestyle year-round! Just a few minor tweaks {as listed above} will help you feel more confident when a big event is coming up but nothing can replace eating healthy and working out on a consistent basis!
XOXO,
Christy
