How to keep cool?

morenachica110

I had my first dress fitting a few days ago and ended up passing out and hitting the floor. I think it was a combo of not eating enough, not staying hydrated, standing for a while, and being way over heated. Is there something I can do besides eat, drink water, sit, and stand over a fan to stay cool on the day of? I know, logically, that I should be fine if I do these things, but part of me is so paranoid that I'm going to pass out at our wedding!

kd.joseph

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[QUOTE]I had my first dress fitting a few days ago and ended up passing out and hitting the floor. I think it was a combo of not eating enough, not staying hydrated, standing for a while, and being way over heated. Is there something I can do besides eat, drink water, sit, and stand over a fan to stay cool on the day of? I know, logically, that I should be fine if I do these things, but part of me is so paranoid that I'm going to pass out at our wedding!
Posted by morenachica110[/QUOTE]

Dont be paranoid. Make sure from the moment you get up the day of you are hydrating AND eating. I ate a small bowl of fruit so that it was light as well as drinking water. But I didnt want to overdo it, didnt want to wrangle the dress in the bathroom anymore than I had to.

Just monitor your body, pay attention to what you may need. Maybe even carry some protein bars in your emergency pack.

mmmendi

Don't lock your knees! Really. Do the things you have noted, but when it is time to stand at your wedding - make sure you don't lock your knees. You might even 'assign' someone to keep an eye on you that knows you well enough to say ' looking a bit pale, here's a sip/bite/whatever ' to help ease your mind.

emeejeeayen

OMG those dresses are so hot. It's like getting strapped into a sleeping bag. I swear they should give them to the homeless.

Drink a ton of water, etc.

But here's a trick to cool off quickly: freeze something like a water bottle and hold it against the back/sides of your neck. It will cool the blood going to and from your brain (which is A LOT of blood) thus cooling the rest of your body down quickly.

MoxieMickie

If it's an eztreme environment, drink gatorade at a 1:4 ratio 1 glass gatorade 3 glasses gatorade. This will keep your electrolytes normal

bmiller1128

I agree with what everyone said...also...baby powder, sounds weird but it'll keep you from being a sweaty mess...If you can handle smelling like a babys bottom on your wedding day!