How to Lose Weight for Your Wedding
Discover how to lose weight before your wedding in a healthy way. 3-6 month planning, stress management, and practical tips. Track your calories with Voical.
Calorie calculation examples by profile
Sedentary woman, 28 years old, 150 lbs
Active woman, 28 years old, 150 lbs
Sedentary man, 30 years old, 187 lbs
Active man, 30 years old, 187 lbs
Why to start early
Ideally, start your weight loss 4-6 months before the wedding. This allows you to lose weight gradually without excessive stress, have time for alterations to your outfit, and focus on final preparations without worrying about your diet in the last few weeks.
Managing wedding planning stress
Wedding stress can sabotage your weight loss efforts. High cortisol promotes water retention and sugar cravings. Incorporate relaxation activities: yoga, meditation, walks. Don't count on weight loss to reduce your stress - address both separately.
Planning around fittings
Coordinate your weight loss with your fittings. Selection fitting: 5-6 months before. First alteration: 2-3 months before. Final alteration: 3-4 weeks before. Avoid losing weight in the last 2 weeks to stabilize your size.
A moderate deficit is key
Resist the temptation of an extreme diet. A deficit of 400-600 kcal/day allows you to lose 1-1.5 lbs per week while maintaining your energy for preparations. An overly aggressive deficit can affect your skin, hair, and mood - exactly what you want to avoid before the big day.
Important
Never go below 1200 kcal/day (women) or 1500 kcal/day (men) without medical supervision. Too aggressive a deficit can be dangerous for your health and counterproductive for weight loss.
Complete Guide to Losing Weight for Your Wedding
Your wedding is approaching and you want to look your best. This guide helps you plan healthy, stress-free weight loss for the big day.
Ideal Timeline: 6 Months Before the Wedding
Months 6-5: Setup
- Calculate your target calorie deficit
- Start tracking your meals with Voical
- Establish an exercise routine (2-3x/week)
- Goal: -5 to 8 lbs
Months 4-3: Active Phase
- Maintain your 400-600 kcal/day deficit
- First fitting and alterations
- Manage stress with relaxation activities
- Goal: -5 to 8 additional lbs
Month 2: Adjustments
- Mid-course alterations
- Adjust your deficit if needed
- Goal: -2 to 4 lbs
Last Month: Stabilization
- Switch to maintenance calories
- Final alterations
- Focus on preparations
- Goal: maintain your weight
Specific Tips for Brides and Grooms
For Brides
- Beware of extreme diets that affect skin and hair
- Allow margin in dress alterations
- Stay well hydrated for glowing skin
- Stress can cause bloating - manage it
For Grooms
- Start early if you need suit adjustments
- Exercise improves your posture and confidence
- Don’t neglect sleep
Managing Pre-Wedding Events
Bachelor/bachelorette parties, tastings, family dinners… These events are part of the celebration.
Strategies:
- Eat lightly the days before to create a buffer
- Pick your battles - enjoy without completely restricting yourself
- Resume tracking the next day without guilt
- One night doesn’t ruin months of effort
Why Voical is Ideal for This Period
Between preparations, work, and social life, you don’t have time to waste. Voical lets you track your meals in 15 seconds by voice, even in the chaos of pre-wedding weeks.