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According to expert nutritionists, planning a wedding can be a big job for future brides (and grooms). If they're not getting proper nutrition, they may feel faint or suffer other health consequences.

It's not a good thing to stress the body at an already stressful time. It's best to plan ahead, join a health club, exercise, and see a nutritionist or registered dietitian to set up not only a well-balanced diet but a lifestyle change. A stress-free bridal weight loss plan help to glow on your special day.

Experts say a weight-loss goal of about a pound a week is reasonable. For those with weddings many months away, setting short-term goals — like a couple of pounds per month. This will allow them to enjoy short-term successes and not get discouraged.

For brides- and grooms-to-be who want to achieve sensible and lasting weight loss before their weddings must get dietary advice:

• Eat smaller portions.

• Identify sources of empty calories in your diet, such as high-fat and high-sugar snacks, and limit them.

• Incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your daily diet. They're powerhouses of nutrition and can fill you up on fewer calories.

• Choose leaner, lower-fat meat and dairy products.

• Eat your calories, don't drink them. Engagement is a time for celebrations and parties, so choose your beverages wisely. Alcoholic beverages generally have at least 100 calories or more.

Hence, a well-certified nutritionist can help you achieve your goals.