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Show Svanisft Tori 'Wews Lookiinaigyyour 9est: From BEAUTY T I P S - 5 weight gain, under-eye circles and acne. Every bride wants to look her best on her wedding day, so it's important to understand early-on how to minimize the stress you're under and prevent its unpleasant effects. Here's some advice on how to control your stress and its impact on your appearance. Keep these in mind and you won't have to worry about turning into the dreaded "Bridezilla." • Delegate responsibility Don't take on the entire job of planning alone. Friends and family are sincere when they offer their assistance, so don't make the mistake of turning down their help. Let them know how you'd like your wedding to look and feel and then hand over tasks based on people's strengths. Ask your parents to visit local reception halls and tell you about the best two; your sister to think up a few options for decorations within your budget; and your best friend to help you pick out yours and the bridesmaids' dresses. They'll be honored to play such an important role in your wedding, and you'll get a much needed break. • Potential weight gain When people get nervous, they tend to eat more, and if brides-to-be aren't careful, they can pack on the pounds quickly. Try to be mindful when you eat: Is what you're eating healthy? Are you actually hungry or are you eating as a way to use nervous energy? It may also be smart to invest in a body shaping garment to wear under your dress so that areas of concern aren't given a second thought. • Dark circles under the eyes Dark circles under or around the eyes can be caused by many Don't take on the entire job of planning alone. Friends and family are sincere when they offer their assistance. Don't make the mistake of turning them down. • Establish a regular exercise routine Make sure to get your heart pumping for at least 30 minutes a few times a week. Exercising releases endorphins into your body, which will give you energy and regulate your mood. Exercising is not only a good way to lose a few pounds and gain sexy muscle tone, but it also provides an outlet to release the stress that is built up inside of you. different things, including heredity, medications, a poor diet and lack of sleep. There's not much you can do about the first two causes, but if all the stress you're under has you eating and sleeping irregularly, you need to regain control; and don't wait until the last minute to do it! Also, make sure you're armed with a great concealer! • Get plenty of sleep Sleep is likely to be last on your priority list when you're planning a wedding, but it should be at the top. Repeatedly going without enough sleep will leave you drained and unequipped to deal' with stress. Small issues that wouldn't give you anxiety under normal circumstances can feel like major catastrophes when you are sleepdeprived. Even with this advice, you can't be entirely shielded from stress. You're getting married and a certain amount of nervousness comes with the territory. The good news is that you don't have to let it show. • Acne Breakouts Everyone has heard that stress and acne go hand in hand. A study published recently offers scientific proof that stress or worry can precipitate or worsen acne breakouts. All eyes are going to be on you, and the last thing you want to be dealing with is acne, so you need to start caring for your skin now. Prevent pimples from ruining your big day by establishing a daily skin regimen involving products that have specific ingredients to treat and prevent acne. Start your regimen early, then as your wedding date approaches, your complexion will be one thing you won't have to worry about. . . . Courtesy ofARA Content |