1. Too much, too late. One of most important things to remember if you are trying to lose weight is to start early. For example, don’t try to lose 20 pounds two months before big day. The key is to plan ahead so that you can lose weight (or just tone up) gradually. So if you’re dream-wedding day includes you being in great shape, then include fitness as a “to-do” on your overall wedding checklist. That way it will be a priority in your wedding planning.

2. Setting unachievable goals. Many women get engaged and begin imagining themselves drastically thinner or more sculpted. Be realistic with yourself. If you’ve never been a size 6 in your life, then it is probably unrealistic to think you can magically transform just because you are getting married. And, do you really want to look so different on your wedding day that most people (including your fiancé) hardly recognize you?

3. Radical diets or fitness programs. Brides typically are short on time and long on to-do lists. This leads many to try unhealthy fitness programs or starvation diets. Don’t be tempted by diets that promise quick, drastic results with little effort from you. You should avoid any programs that suggest taking “diet” pills or eating unbalanced meals (like eating only cabbage soup for a week). And, don’t be lured into trying dangerous things, like laxatives.

Human skin has special cells, melanocytes. These cells provide natural, built-in sun protection. You can see it in action each time you tan. Melanocytes produce dark brown substance, called melanin, which does not allow sun rays to penetrate deep into skin layers as it would be damaging. At same time sun light stimulates cell generation, skin becomes thicker, and therefore more resistant to UV rays. Turns out sun is actually good for skin.

Well... People with fair skin don't have enough melanin producing cells, their sun protection mechanism is not strong, and these people get sun burns pretty quickly. UV rays have a very strong biological effect, they can damage protein molecules and even alter genetic material causing healthy cells become malignant. So tanning is bad.

Could say so, but... Sun energy is good for health. Increased blood flow to skin stimulates cell regeneration, helps to fight acne, smooth scars and minor skin imperfections. Sun light is a necessary factor for Vitamin D production. Sun stimulates immune system and makes us feel happier and healthier.

So where is truth? As always, in middle.

Human body needs sun, but at same time it must be protected. To make contacts with sun enjoyable (as they should be), remember: - The most dangerous sun is between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. - Sun rays penetrate glass windows, so being in sunny spot inside your house or while driving is just as dangerous as being outside. - Don't be deceived by cold weather or clouds: clouds let UV rays through, and UV radiation is not felt as heat. - Water won't prevent sunburns as harmful rays can penetrate water three feet deep.