Every bride wants to be slim, radiant and confident on her big day. Follow Gillian’s Wedding Countdown and turn the dream into a reality. Whether you have six months, three months or even just a week to go, Gillian has created a plan to help you look and feel fabulous. Lose weight, tone up, calm your nerves and transform your skin from within, in time to absolutely wow your friends, family and husband-to-be.

The plan includes over 50 quick and delicious recipes, a revitalising post hen detox, super weight-loss tips for brides short of time, cellulite busters, libido boosters, a simple exercise plan and nutritional tips on how to survive the stress of the last week.

And for the first time with Gillian you will get to eat cake… on your wedding day at least!

Gillian McKeith’s Wedding Countdown Diet
10 Minute Makeover

Focus on Your Day

So this is it. It’s the morning of your long awaited wedding. You’re going to have the time of your life, marry the man of your dreams and be the centre of attention all day and night. And I know from experience that the next twenty-four hours are going to fly by.

 So before you rush headlong into this fabulous whirlwind of fun – people fussing around you, taking photographs, wanting to soak up your wonderful aura – start the day with a little meditation exercise to calm your mind, focus your thoughts and just ‘be’.

 While you can, take ten minutes to yourself. Go to your bedroom, put a Do Not Disturb sign outside and lock the door.

♥ As you lie – or stand – there, close your eyes and take some deep breaths. Imagine a beautiful white rod of light entering your body from above you, through your head.

♥ Inhale and visualise the white light filling your body with positive energy and love.

♥ Exhale and imagine any worries, nerves, tiredness or negativity leaving your body on the out-breath.

♥ Breathe in again and this time, as you breathe out, say the words, ‘I am beautiful.’

♥ On the next out-breath, say, ‘I am confident.’

♥ And on the next say, ‘I am loved.’

♥ All the while, visualise that white light filling every cell of your body with its positive energy and radiating out into your immediate surroundings.

You can repeat these affirmations as many times as you want.

 If at any time during the day you need some calm and stillness, try to find five minutes on your own, breathe deeply and return your mind to the white light.
 
Now, you’re ready to face your public …