Bridal Boot Camp! - By Shannon

‘Tis the season of engagements and weddings!  My husband Morgan and I recently got married in October, so this time of year makes me think back to when we were first engaged and planning our wedding.  That is actually prompted our journey to become more healthy and fit.  So I know some of you ladies and gents out there are in the same position!

Around the time we got engaged, life was a bit stressful.  Between demands from work and our personal lives, we were not focusing much on our well being.  So of course after getting engaged, the first thing that came to mind was – “Ah, we need to get in shape and look our best for the big day!”  We planned to get married in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, so the thought of being in bathing suits around all our friends and closest family motivated us even more!  We made the commitment and started P90X.  It was tough, but we were feeling amazing and transforming our bodies.  When our wedding day rolled around, we were in the best shape of our lives and ready to start the next phase of our lives – being healthy and happy. 

The decision to get in shape didn’t stop there; we continue to live in a healthy state of mind.  That being said, we are by no means perfect. We still enjoy indulgences every now and then, but the majority of the time we are focused on making the right decisions.  I feel very strongly that a healthy life is all about moderation – see this post for my views on that topic.

No matter what prompts your decision to get healthy, what’s most important is that you made the decision and you are going to do something about it.  You don’t have to jump in and be a fitness fanatic – start small and continue to challenge yourself.  You will be amazed at what you can accomplish.  But don’t stop there, once the wedding has passed; keep up with that healthy lifestyle.  It’s about the journey, not the destination!

For those of you getting married (or even just attending a wedding) and want to get into better shape, think about having Team Fitini help you out.  We coach for free, and you can do the workouts in the privacy of your own home.  All you need to do is make the commitment.  It worked for us! 

And for those of you who are interested in seeing our wedding video, here it is: 

It was the best day of our lives!

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