INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Getting at least 150 minutes of aerobic exercise — that is, any activity that raises your heart rate and can be continued for at least 10 minutes — will help relieve the stress of hectic wedding planning and elevate your mood.  It will also help you address any endurance-related fitness goals you have, as well as reduce your risk of heart disease and diabetes.  Joining a gym can be a good option, as it will offer an array of aerobics classes and workout machines for a varied workout routine that won’t bore you. If you can’t afford a gym membership or you dislike the atmosphere, there are many alternative ways to get your daily dose of aerobic activity, such as jogging, brisk walking, cycling, or hiking. If you’re wanting to tone up before your walk down the aisle, make sure you do resistance-based exercises in addition to aerobic exercise.  Medicine balls, resistance bands, weight machines, and no-equipment-necessary exercises such as pushups and situps are all great ways to strengthen your muscles and lose noticeable inches before the big day. Even if you want to target your arms in particular, for example, don’t ignore your other muscle groups entirely.   Do at least some repetitions which address the core and legs as well. You’re probably seeing a lot of people and keeping a lot of appointments in the countdown to your wedding day, so it can seem like you don’t have much time to work out.  Remember, though, that social and exercise time don’t have to be mutually exclusive!  While you probably can’t consult your tailor while jogging or doing crunches, you can catch up with friends while taking a light jog or hiking together. If you’re making a lot of wedding arrangements over the phone, you can also do this while briskly walking around the neighborhood or on a treadmill in your home (but remember that talking on a cell phone at the gym is a major no-no). As your wedding day approaches, you may find you have less and less free time. It is important to try and keep your exercise routine intact, even when your time is pressured. Exercise can reduce stress by releasing endorphins, improving your mood, and even serving as a form of meditation. Any form of exercise, even if it's just getting out of the house and taking a walk around the neighborhood, can help reduce stress. Try to schedule time for exercise into your day between appointments or when you find you have some down time. Make exercise a priority. On the one hand, a sedentary lifestyle has been linked to increased risks of cancer, diabetes, and obesity. On the other hand, watching your favorite television show or playing a video game can help you unwind after a long day of appointments with the florist and caterer.  Ultimately, then, you shouldn’t try to cut out these activities entirely.  Just be sure to limit your daily doses of these sedentary activities in order to stay as active as possible in the days leading up to your wedding.  For example, give yourself an hour after work to watch television or an hour before bed to surf the internet.  Set a timer to make sure you don't lose track of time. If you have a treadmill at home or you know enough yoga moves to do them alone, try engaging in these physical activities while watching your favorite shows.

SUMMARY: Engage in regular aerobic activity. Do strength-training twice a week. Combine social and physical activities. Make time for exercise. Spend less time doing sedentary activities.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Getting at least 8 hours (and maybe more) helps you start the day off right. If you need to catch up on sleep, you may even want as many as 12 hours to truly recharge.   Try skipping setting an alarm, or setting your alarm very late, and seeing how much you sleep. If you get tired later, you can take a half hour nap. Try to fill about 1/3 of your plate with fruits and vegetables. Avoid skipping or delaying meals, especially breakfast. Food is fuel, and eating enough is important to help you have a good day. Eat food from each food group.   Look for fruits and vegetables with strong colors (like dark green lettuce or bright red strawberries). These are signs of good nutrition. Pay attention to any cravings. They can tell you what type of nutrition (e.g. salt, leafy greens, fats) your body is low on. Avoid diet bars. Eat real food. Even some light exercise can help you feel a little better, and improve your resilience.  Stretch or do yoga. Take a walk around the neighborhood. Play catch with friends or family. Dance to your favorite music. Do push-ups, crunches, jumping jacks, and other exercises you can do anywhere. Play a sport like basketball, football, or baseball. a little, if desired. Try doing something nice for yourself, like taking a bubble bath or doing your nails. Hang out with a good friend or family member. See if you can make plans ahead of the time, or invite them to do something spontaneous. Together, you could...   Go out for a meal. Play a board game or video game together. Take a walk. Work on a shared hobby. Go shopping (if your budget allows). Explore a new area of town. Is there something interesting or fun that you've been meaning to get around to? Set aside some time for it. Perhaps you've wanted to learn something new, or experiment with something. Now is a good time to try it.   Think back to when you were a child. What did you want to get or do, that your parent(s) said no to? Try that thing now! Take baby steps if it's a big decision. For example, maybe you're not sure if you're ready to be a dog owner, but you think you could try dog-sitting for someone. Take time to rest and think. Try writing in a diary or gratitude journal.  Try writing down a few things that you're grateful for or happy about.

SUMMARY: Start off with a good sleep. Eat full, nutritious meals. Exercise. Pamper yourself Spend time with someone who makes you feel good about life. Try working on something that you've been putting off. Try something that you've been meaning to try. Reflect on the day when you're done.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This will draw attention away from your cheeks and pull it towards yours lips instead. To contour your lips, apply some highlighting powder along the top of your cupid's bow and a dab of bronzer just below your bottom lip. Blend well and apply some bright lipstick. These will make your head appear longer than it is wide, giving the illusion of a thinner face. Even a baseball cap that is higher than normal can help make your face look longer. When choosing earrings, go for ones that go past your jaw; this will draw attention away from the sides of your face. The more angular the earring is, the more will contrast with your face shape, making it appear thinner. If you are wearing your hair in an up-do, you can frame your face by wearing some long earrings. This will draw the eye downward, pulling attention away from the width of your face. Long necklaces will also give the illusion that your neck and face are longer. Necklaces that are too short will pull the eye upward and draw too much attention to the width of your face. If you do wear short necklaces and chokers, remember to frame your face by wearing your hair down or lettings your long bangs hang by your cheeks. Try to find something with a rectangular shape, but that still has rounded corners. Glasses that are wider than your face will make your face appear more narrow. Shirts with a longer neckline will make your neck (and thus your face) appear longer. High-collared shirts, on the other hand, will make your neck appear shorter and pull attention upwards towards your jaw and the width of your face.

SUMMARY:
Consider contouring your lips with highlighting powder and bronzer to make them appear fuller. Put on a hat with a high crown or a small brim. Try on some long, dangly earrings but avoid studs, posts, and chunky pieces. Choose longer necklaces and skip shorter ones. Go for the wider frames when choosing sunglasses and glasses. When choosing shirts, go for V-necks and scoop-necks and avoid high-collars.