√ 1. Have a plan and a realistic goal. “Don’t leave it ‘til crunch time to do your crunches,” says Paul Taylor, owner and head trainer of Brickhouse Gym.
√ 2. Makes subtle substitutes. Choose brown or multi-grain for your bread choice and opt for a salad insteadof fries.
√ 3. It’s about teamwork. Encourage each other and celebrate each other’s successes, and exercise together when your schedule permits it.
√ 4. Don’t forget to hydrate. Make water your number one beverage of choice. Carry your own water container and be eco-friendly.
√ 5. Have smaller portions for you and your partner. There’s an argument that men think they can burn fat quicker than women. They’re still arguing about that…
√ 6. Go on a date to treat yourselves. If you want ice cream, go out to an ice cream parlour. But don’t buy a tub of ice cream to take home or it will be hard to resist the temptation.
√ 7. Mix it up. It doesn’t have to be all weight training or on the bike. You can also do yoga or join a dodge ball team with your friends.
√ 8. Cheat on your would-be spouse – just kidding. If you can’t be with the person you’re going to marry, invite a friend or family member to join you at the gym. A partner can spot you and keep you accountable for making it there, which some say is half the battle.
√ 9. Start a friendly competition between you and your sweetheart. The prize could make for a nice prewedding present.
√ 10. One size fits soon. Cliché, but buying a piece of clothing one size smaller will encourage you to lose the pounds, and you’ll have something new to show off your rockin’ bod in.