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Share Your Wedding Workout Tips!

FitSugar — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 08:00:11 PDT

Spring has sprung and love is in the air, as wedding season returns once again. I'm sure that many of you are planning a wedding or have planned one in the past. Even if you're happily single, you know that getting in shape is high on many brides' to-do list, and we can all get behind fitness, right?

Next weeks, we'll be bringing you all sorts of tips on how to prepare your body for the big day, but meanwhile, we want to hear from you. So head on over to the FitSugar Community and post your wedding workout tips. If you're already hitched, how did you get healthy for your big day? If you're currently planning a wedding, share your before and after photos, your motivation strategies, whatever you'd like.

You don't even have to join a special group. Just check the wedding content box on any FitSugar Community post, and it will be automatically published on Fit's wedding page. We'll be featuring the best stuff on FitSugar, so please, share your big day with us!

Yes Sir, I Do! Basic Training for Brides

FitSugar — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 09:30:00 PDT

So you're engaged! Yipeee! Congratulations. Now comes the hard part (along with everything else you have to do): finding the time to get in shape for your big day. Recently a lot of brides have been taking the guess work out of getting fit for their big day by enrolling in Basic Training for Brides.

Doug Rice of FittobeWedLive.com has an option for bridal fitness training online if you don't live in the LA area.
The super cool gym in NYC also offers a complete Bride to Be Program for a pretty penny.
Lisa Reed Fitness in Arlington, VA offers Bride to be Fit personal training sessions. Visit the site for pricing and to set up appointments.
Yvette Goree-Harris a personal trainer out of Houston, TX offers her own one on one Bridal Fitness Classes as well.
Look for Bridal Fitness group classes, programs or personal trainers offering special rates for brides near you -- Prices and programs will vary.

Fit's Tip: Sign up for bridal basic training (or start any fitness program) at least 4-6 weeks before your planned date.

3 Romantic Wedding Gowns Perfect For an Outdoor or Garden Wedding

Allison McNamara — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:35:28 PDT

We already showed you the best gowns for a destination wedding, now we're highlighting three perfect gowns for an outdoor or garden wedding. For today's Currently Trending, we headed to Kleinfeld Bridal Salon in NYC and picked out three totally different gowns with romantic, whimsical touches that will look lovely in an outdoor setting. Whether you're a girl who prefers feminine details, dramatic silhouettes, or ethereal gowns, we've got a dress fit to please every bride-to-be! On Allison McNamara: Armani Exchange dress.

Foodie Friday Link Time: Healthy Pizza and Mac and Cheese? Yup!

Michele Foley — Fri, 11 May 2012 10:57:55 PDT

5 "healthy" foods that contain just as much salt as soy sauce - Shape
Guilty pleasures like apple pie and mac and cheese get a healthy do-over - Self
Picnic time? Make sure to steer clear of these unhealthy food choices - Health
The spiritual benefits believed to be tied to sage - Mind Body Green
Go ahead‚ get brunchy! 30 healthy recipes to celebrate the weekend - Fitness
Doing the bridal bootcamp? Foods you should probably divorce now - The Stir

Want to Look Like Kate Middleton? Here's What It Might Cost

BellaSugar — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:26:47 PDT

One year after her royal nuptials, Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, always looks lovely and put together. So it's no surprise that many women are clamoring to mimic her style. Obviously, her good looks were handed down from her parents, but constantly being so well groomed requires a serious beauty regimen. While nobody but Kate knows her exact routine, we've uncovered a few products and treatments that are said to be her favorites - and added up the costs. As you can imagine, looking princess-perfect costs a pretty penny. Read on to see the breakdown.

Lil Links: Why You Shouldn't Feel Guilty Vacationing Without Your Kids

LilSugar — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:53:55 PDT

Why it's OK not to miss your kids while you're on vacation - Yahoo! Shine
Check out Victoria Beckham and baby Harper's stylish journey through Beijing - Celebrity Baby Blog
Learn which airline is banning kids from economy class - LearnVest
The little white lies we tell our babysitters - The Stir
Drew Barrymore was feted with a joint baby-bridal shower this weekend - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Do moms literally lift a ton of baby weight every day? - FitPregnancy
What no one tells you about having kids - Parenting
Can you guess who this model mom is? - BabyCenter Blog
Custom photo scarves bring new meaning to "baby wearing" - Cool Mom Picks
The Biggest Loser host shares workout playlists for all three trimesters - Circle of Moms
Hilary Duff on her favorite thing about breastfeeding - Momtastic

Harley Pasternak on Posture Principle For Brides

Susi May — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:09:16 PDT

Strapless and backless gowns give a bride an opportunity to show off her shapely shoulders. But a blushing bride doesn't want to look muscle-bound as she walks down the aisle, so one must be strategic when it comes to upper body toning. The trainer behind some of the hottest bodies in Hollywood, Harley Pasternak - he helped Hilary Duff and Katy Perry get wedding-ready - has some tips to help us all look stunning in this season's revealing necklines.

The trick to looking good in a strapless dress is posture. Standing tall with the aid of a strong upper back ensures that all those wedding photos turn out lovely. Harley recommends strengthening the rhomboids and triceps to "pull your shoulders back, give you a natural boob lift, and give you a nice long lean strong upper back and arms." Um . . . yes please! Here are four exercises he recommends to do just that:

Dumbbell rows to work the rhomboids.
Cable rows to strengthen the upper back. Here's a rowing variation using an exercise band if you don't have access to a cable pulley machine.
Lying dumbbell triceps extension for the back of the upper arm.
Single dumbbell triceps overhead extension will challenge your posture while toning your triceps.

See the exercises Harley suggests brides avoid.

There Are Few Things Quite So Stunning as the Red Dress - Elizabeth Olsen's the Proof

Hannah Weil — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:39:00 PDT

Elizabeth Olsen's Valentino gown at last night's Grand Chefs Dinner in NYC had our jaws dropping for two very simple reasons: its statement-red hue and ultrafeminine fit (in that order). It's the kind of dress that leaves a lasting impression - and one that calls to mind the diaphanous red bridal wear we just saw from Vera Wang. We already knew red was a standout color - now we're wondering why we ever shy away from it. It calls to mind totally confident, classic beauties like Cindy Crawford and it has unmatched red-carpet impact. You may not be walking the red carpet anytime soon, but you may have your own reason to slip into a killer red dress. Be it your prom, a black-tie wedding, or a Spring gala in your future, we promise, there are few things quite so stunning as arriving in a red dress like this. We sought out the most glamorous red options; just shop to channel Elizabeth Olsen's totally magnetic red-carpet moment.

See J.Crew's Spring Weddings and Parties Collection

Chi Diem Chau — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:00:33 PDT

Whether you're the blushing bride-to-be or guest of a guest, wedding season is upon us. J.Crew just released its Spring weddings and parties collection showcasing a bevy of gorgeous gowns for just about every bridal personality. There are chic silk halter neck gowns for the classic minimalist and more whimsical creations for the playful at heart. For wedding guests, J.Crew is offering up an irresistible selection of dresses dipped in a rainbow of pretty colors. We personally love the bold, yet still appropriate, floral print sheaths. Check out our favorite picks below, then click the slideshow to see more wedding and party dresses from J.Crew.

This strapless wedding gown features the perfect fit and flare silhouette. We also love the subtle polka-dot print.
This lemon yellow halter dress is perfect for the wedding guest. Just finish off the look with strappy heels and a bright clutch.
We love a short wedding dress option; this beaded version has just the right amount of vintage flair.

Jessica Simpson Is Getting Wedding-Ready With Tracy Anderson

Michele Foley — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:50:10 PST

Jessica Simpson is the latest celebrity to join Tracy Anderson's growing list of A-list clients. The star is enlisting the celeb trainer, who is best known for working with Gwyneth Paltrow, to help her get in shape for her upcoming nuptials to Eric Johnson. Tracy has designed a routine specifically for Jessica's needs that includes dance aerobics, ab work, and strength training.

Tracy told Us Weekly that Jessica wants to "look healthy" and "is in the mind-set that this is a big, forever lifestyle shift." For the last few weeks Jessica has been working out four times a week for 75 minutes each time - that shows definite commitment! We also wonder how much Jessica's diet has changed since meeting her fiancé, who follows a vegan diet; cutting back on meat is often an easy way to lose weight. Whatever it is, the work is paying off: Jessica looks great on the cover of this week's New York Magazine.