Would you diet before the wedding?

Written with love by Jennifer Dene

Would you diet before the wedding?

"Should I weigh myself everyday?"

"Should I stop eating carbs?"

"I'm thinking of ordering a smaller dress size, I think I can lose enough weight for it..."

These are some of the questions and comments that I receive when I tell people that I am a bridal health and fitness coach. In a nutshell my answer is "no", but there's more to it than that. 

Pop on over to Mind Body Bride where this week where I'm sharing the simple formula I use to help brides with weight loss, weight maintenance, and increased health and energy before the big day. 

Plus we talk about what dress size to order, the deal with a keto diet, and a better way to track weight loss than the scale. 

Come and have a read and be sure to say hello by leaving a comment!

With love,
   Jennifer Dene

8 Minute Calorie Torching Workout for Brides

This week on Mind Body Bride, I have a fabulously quick and sweaty workout that will torch calories, and can be done at home.

I love exercising at home. Even though I have a membership to a gym near my house, it feels so sterile, stuffy and silent — the antithesis of getting a great workout. Let's face it, if you have to do burpees then you need some serious beats to keep you going, and that gym plays the classical station 😁 😁

Any why waste the time of traveling to the gym if you can shape your dream bridal bod in your own living room? Use those extra 15 minutes to sleep in, or linger over a cup of coffee. 

Once you've had a chance to train with me I would love to hear from you! Leave a comment telling me that you crushed the workout...and also what's on your favorite playlist is at the moment!

With love,
     Jennifer Dene

How To Sculpt Wedding Worthy Arms

Written with love, by Jennifer Dene

Are you in need of a quick workout to sculpt wedding worthy arms? If so, I've got just the thing! Here are four reasons why you're going to love today's arm sequence on Mind Body Bride.

quick at home bridal workout

1. Whether you're going strapless or backless on your wedding day, this workout shapes the two most important muscles for wedding worthy arms – deltoids (those tear shaped muscles at the side of the upper shoulder) and triceps (the soft, jiggly part of the underarm). 

2. It's inspired from the Pilates sequence Seated Arms Facing Front. Keep in mind that Pilates is all about those long, lean, balletic muscles ... is that the look you're going for? It was for me!

3. It only takes 5 minutes and can be done up to four days a week after your usual workout or on its own. 

4. You will tone your arms but you won't break a sweat, meaning that you can do this anytime and anywhere. Perhaps you can even leave a pair of light weights at your work desk?!

I can't wait to train with you! 

With Love,
     Jennifer Dene XO