Five million women in the UK lose weight for the big day More than one in 10 brides are losing four stone or more 57% of women are piling the pounds back on their honeymoon
By Bianca London
PUBLISHED: 18:44 EST, 28 June 2012 | UPDATED: 04:41 EST, 29 June 2012
With every new wedding season comes a revolutionary diet and brides will do anything to squeeze into their dream dress.
Losing weight before the big day has become an obsession amongst many brides-to-be
But now, leading experts are calling for women to consider their dieting habits to avoid long term health problems related to drastic weight loss and yo-yo dieting before their big day.
According to new research by XLS-Medical , over five million women in the UK lose weight before they walk down the aisle, with more than one in 10 losing a massive four stone or more.
Yet despite all the effort that goes into slimming down in time for the wedding bells, 57% of women undo all their hard work by gaining weight on their honeymoon and beyond, with over a quarter gaining at least half a stone.
Dr Matt Capehorn, Clinical Director at the National Obesity Forum, said: 'Drastic and rapid weight loss for a particular event or occasion, such as a wedding, is not advisable for a number of reasons.
'You should be aiming for steady weight loss, as a result of sensible dietary and lifestyle change, that promotes sustainable weight loss and health benefits. Any variation from this should only be on the advice of a clinician.
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