WARMING UP TO COLD FEET
As the countdown begins to the big day, some helpful tips could keep the nerves at bay
Words by Shaheen Khalily Photographs from Various Sources
Planning a wedding is an exciting and joyful time, but it can also put a bride-tobe under a lot of stress. To ensure a healthy glow for the big day here are some tips to keep in mind, and practice starting six months before the wedding. Begin a stress-relief regimen by reserving at least one night a week. Try and go on a detox spa treatment combined with a detox diet one week, each month. These are some other things to be mindful of.
5-6 Months Before
- Start a good cleansing and moisturising programme for skin.
- Keep your skin constantly hydrated.
- If you haven’t already, start exercising and eat healthy.
- Try yoga to look great and avoid stress.
3-4 Months Before
Start loving your skin and follow a strict home care of your skin – morning, night and as a weekly routine.
- Wear sunscreen to reduce skin damage.
- Besides, drink lots of water and get plenty of rest now before the wedding madness begins.
- Indulge in body exfoliation treatments to keep the skin even, soft and hydrated.
1-2 Months Before
- Try the detox diet every 15 days, as well as the detox treatment for your body.
- Squeeze in a relaxing massage occasionally to take you always from all the wedding preparation stress.
2 Weeks Before
- A haircut if you wish, or styling or colouring.
- Also toss in a hair spa treatment to nourish it.
- Exfoliate and moisturise elbows, hands and feet.
- Exercise, exercise, exercise! know that your body needs it.
1 Week Before
Go for the final eyebrow shaping. Get that one last massage or reflexology, and invite your fiancée to do the same.
1 Day Before
However, all play, and some work is required.
- Deep-condition your hair.
- Exfoliate skin (with a tried-n-tested product, not a new one) so it glistens.
- Professional pedicure and manicure.
- Take a relaxing bath.
- Drink warm rose, cinnamon & honey Myrah tea and other oxidizing drinks.
- Get a minimum of eight hours of sleep before the big day!
A simple and easy Detox diet
Morning
- 1 glass of warm water with lemon
- 1 glass vegetable juice (wheatgrass, spinach, coriander, flaxseed, dudhi)
Mid-Morning
- 1 glass of coconut water
- 1 bowl of papaya
- Handful of nuts and dried fruit (almonds, walnuts, figs)
Afternoon
- 1 bowl of cabbage soup
- 1 bowl of salad raw
Mid-Afternoon
- 1 glass of buttermilk
- Handful of nuts and dried fruit
Evening
- 1 glass orange juice
- 1 apple
Dinner
- Cabbage soup
- Steamed vegetables (broccoli, spinach, avocados)
No Meat, No Sugar, No Carbs, No Coffee, No Aerated Drinks, No Dairy. And you should be sorted.