Anyone can look beautiful in a wedding dress, anyone can cover their faces with cosmetics and look like an Angelina Jolie knock off, but your body takes more planning than just the morning of. You canā€™t hide all your unhealthy habits behind the glory of the dress. A healthy diet not only makes you fit into your dress better, but also gives you energy, supports your mood, and keeps you looking your best on the most important day of your life. You know this, but sometimes it can be overwhelming to know which tips out of the thousands of “how to lose weight” articles you should follow. Here are some of our favorite, simple diet tips on how to keep your healthy diet easyĀ and manageable before your big day.

Eat Breakfast

Get your metabolism going in the morning by eating a healthy breakfast. Studies demonstrate that people who have breakfast tend to weigh less than those who skip it. A solid breakfast provides energy for the day.

Eat Regularly

Going too long between meals can make you feel bad tempered and tired, so plan to eat something at least every three to four hours. Support your bodyā€™s natural cycle of energy by eating a rich breakfast, a nutritious lunch, a snack around 2 pm (to compensate for the bodyā€™s natural low point that occurs around 3 each afternoon), and a light early dinner.

Cut the Junk

The ups and downs that come with eating sugary snacks and simple carbohydrates cause extreme swings in energy level and mood. Cutting out these foods can be tough, but if you can resist for several days, your cravings will slowly die.

Start Working OutĀ 

Add your workouts to your calendar so that other obligations don’t get in the way of your gym time. When meeting to discuss plans with your fiancee, parents, bridal party or wedding planner, head out for a walk (or pace around the room if you’re on the phone) for a little multitasking. And when your bridal party wants to schedule your bachelorette party, tell them you’ll be there, but not until after pilates class lets out.

Quit Drinking (so much)

Until after the wedding at least, because alcohol alone is pretty high in calories. If you can relax and loosen up without drinking at all, you’ll be better off. If you must drink, nurse your glass slowly and limit the number of drinks and shots, especially the sugary cocktails.