That's Fit

Why do so many brides stomp tiny villages full of overpriced caterers, poorly organized photographers, and implacable future in-laws? What is it that causes these so-called bridezilla moments? Well, I'm sure stress plays a major role. But a good point is made in the most recent issue of Women's Health, pointing to hunger as the possible cause of all this pre-wedding rage.

In preparation for their big day, many brides go to great lengths to look their best. In doing so, they try a myriad of methods to drop some pounds. The journal Appetite recently published a survey study on the weight-loss behaviors of brides-to-be, which basically breaks down like this ...

The following percentage reflects the amount of survey respondents who have tried the weight-loss methods to look their best in their wedding dress:

• Drinking water: 89%
• Aerobic exercise: 85%
• Switching to lower-calorie foods: 80%
• Exercising with weights: 70%
• Eating diet foods: 43%
• Switching to diet drinks: 39%
• Skipping meals: 23%
• Taking unprescribed diet pills: 22%
• Buying a dress smaller than their current size: 14%
• Joining a weight-loss program: 13%
• Fasting for a day or more: 4%

On average, how much weight do most women hope to lose by their wedding day? 21 pounds.