I Just Bought A Ring…Now Another 5k?

If the approaching wedding date isn’t enough to motivate you or your bride to start a workout program, consider putting your money up on the starting line. That’s right… run a race! Nearly every weekend throughout the year there is some type of race you can sign up for(even in the winter) which might just be the kind of commitment you need to stick with a work out plan.

Running a race can be a great motivation to keep you on track. It sets a date, other than your wedding, which you need to be in shape by. Following the Today’s Groom training program breaks your workout into small enough goals that you can gradually lower your time and your weight. Also, it isn’t free to run a race. So the entry fee might not be what makes you get excited to sign up for the race, but it will probably be enough to make sure that you follow through with your training program! Most races contribute to a good cause, so you will get in shape and help others. Read the full article in the fall issue

Lifestyle Changes to Make Now

So there you are, contemplating your wedding. You’ve happily made a list (and checked it twice) about what to buy and do before the march down the aisle and into matrimony. And then you head off to shop for your tuxedo or other attire for the Big Day. For many grooms, that shopping expedition turns into a wake-up call. What you assumed was your size doesn’t exactly fit. And you’re not too thrilled when you discover that the fit of the blazer or tuxedo makes you look sort of “teddy bear-ish,” as the clerk tries to tell you consolingly.

Want to make a vow to lose weight before your wedding day–and keep it off for the “long haul” (no pun intended!)? We’ve got the skinny! Read the full article in the summer issue

Diet, Exercise and Rest

So the date is set! The wedding plans are starting to come together, everybody is buzzing, your friends and family are excited. All you can imagine is how your beautiful bride is going to look on that special day. But wait, there is one problem, that spare tire hanging around your mid-section. All those Sunday afternoon football games filled with beer and potato chips have finally caught up to you. The last thing that anyone wants is to not feel their best on their wedding day. Those wedding photos are going to be standing on the mantle for the rest of your life. The spare tire, double chin, and sweaty armpits are not the way that you want to look and feel. Following these few health and wellness tips can help you feel in tip-top shape on your special day. Read the full article in the premier issue