Things I did to feel my most confident for my wedding day

Growing up, society hypes up your wedding day from the very beginning. When it comes to body image and feeling confident there is a theme. Magazines, social media and small talk alike: Be as small as possible. Shredding for the Wedding. Make sure that dress fits. Sound familiar?

I wanted to be careful about how I viewed my prep for my wedding day. I knew I would be surrounded by dozens of people from all areas of my life. I knew I had paid a fair amount of money to a photographer to capture the day. I also knew I’d spent my whole 20s unlearning the ideology of Thinner is Better.

So, here are the 4 things I did to feel my best for my wedding day:

-         I kept my 80/20 lifestyle. I still had an occasional drink or dessert leading up to the 3 weeks before the wedding. At this point, I wanted to eat cleanly to ensure my body was feeling energized and healthy. With my autoimmune condition, I know what foods are not energizing for my body and which ones are! I cooked from home as much as I had the energy for and began adding in a little bit of cardio.

-         Began drinking a massive amount of water! We all know our skin often shows our internal health. With the extreme heat that California has been feeling this summer, I knew I was needing a little extra.

-         Viewed it as “self care.” I wanted to feel calm and spoiled prior to a big, stressful day. I went out for a facial, a manicure/pedicure, a lash treatment.

-         I activated my muscles and moved my body several times in the morning of my wedding! I brought a long band and used it to activate my upper body, showing off the muscles I’d worked so hard for. I also walked around the Airbnb while my team was getting their hair/makeup done.

I was purposeful to NOT eat less or feel depleted. Instead, I focused on whole foods and what movements brought me joy.

And on my wedding day? I felt beautiful and strong and capable.

What else would you add?