12 Tips to Staying Healthy

Written with love, by Jennifer Dene

Is your social life preventing you from getting in shape for your wedding? 

Are you unmotivated to stick with your workout and nutrition routine after another long night out, or a weekend away?

Is the weekend your downfall, where you lose all self control about what to eat and drink, and end up feeling miserable on Monday?

It doesn't have to be that way! 

You can stick with your bridal health and fitness routine, get in amazing shape for the wedding day, and still enjoy regular celebrations — you just need to remember these 12 simple tips and tricks...

Join me on Mind Body Bride this week as I share the 12 habits that keep me feeling healthy, happy and enjoying each celebration to the fullest. 

With love,
     Jennifer Dene

Sugar Free Chia Pudding

Written with love, by Jennifer Dene

I don't believe in diets and deprivation, which is why I eat dessert every night of the week. Dinner's just not dinner without a little treat at the end. The good news is that desserts can be healthy and delicious, making it a no-brainer to partake on a nightly basis.

This week on Mind Body Bride I've shared a delicious sugar free chia pudding that packs a serious nutritional punch.  th more calcium than milk, more antioxidants than blueberries, and a nice dose of protein and fiber, this is one dessert you will feel good about eating!

Since chia seeds absorb an impressive eight times their weight in liquid, they're perfect for creamy puddings. Plus with all that fiber, these tiny but mighty seeds will help to sweep clean your digestive system... #byebyebloat

So instead of cutting out dessert to get wedding-ready, try swapping processed, sugary snacks for a super food pudding that your body will love as much as your taste buds.

With Love,
     Jennifer Dene XO

Losing Weight Without Dieting -- My Bridal Story

Written with love, by Jennifer Dene

Shortly after I got engaged I gained 30 pounds. Pretty bad timing!

I had recently moved to the United States from Sydney, Australia, and had a lot going on in my life that led to this sudden weight gain. While this impacted my self-esteem as a Pilates and fitness trainer, I also felt totally anxious about how I would look and feel on my wedding day (and in my wedding photos).

As the date approached I was desperate to lose weight, so, against my better judgement, I turned to extreme diets and exercise routines. 

Not only did these methods not work, they made me feel miserable and totally detracted from my engagement experience — I mean, you should be able to have a glass of champagne and a chocolate cupcake at your bridal shower without feeling guilty!

Fortunately, after creating my own fitness and nutrition program, I was able to get the bombshell bride results that I desired, without diets and deprivation. 

This week on Mind Body Bride I share three of the techniques I use to live with ease at my ideal weight, as well as a roundup of some of MBB's favorite workouts, recipes and relaxation tips. 

I can't wait to see you there!

With love,
     Jennifer Dene