With the worst part of winter out of the way, it’s time to start looking forward to some fun times in the summer. Do you have a holiday, trip or some festivals booked? Maybe you just want to spend time in the sunshine with friends. Either way, there’s a good chance you have something you’re looking forward to. However one thing that can cast a shadow is the worry of how we look- the thought of wearing skimpy summer clothes and swimwear can lead to feelings of anxiety and unease. But try not to fret, here are a few ways you could boost your confidence in time for the good weather.
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Buy Some Flattering Swimwear
If you’re not comfortable in a string bikini, there are a ton of other options which will give you body confidence and make you feel great. You could go for a swim skirt with a bikini or tankini top, or a one piece swim dress. You could go with a standard swimsuit, boy shorts or any other combination. It doesn’t have to be super skimpy, the key is to find pieces that fit well and keep your body shape in mind. For example, bigger busts will benefit from fuller cups or underwired tops. This opposed to triangle cups with tie string backs, which don’t offer much in the way of support; stores like figleaves.com can be useful for swimwear if you’re fuller figured. If you’re insecure about a certain area of your body, there are plenty of options for concealing or disguising it if that makes you happier. You can also find cute coverups– sarongs, kaftans, beach dresses. Perfect for lounging in by the pool when you’re not in the water.
Up Your Exercise
Exercise is of course great for health, but can also help with body confidence too. Even losing a small amount of weight or toning up can give you the boost you need to feel good in your swimwear. It’s not about losing a certain amount, getting to a certain number on the scales or fitting into a particular dress size. You can feel great just as you are, but some exercise will give you that added bit of confidence. If you are planning on losing weight, there’s plenty of time before bikini season to get onto a healthy lifestyle plan.
Consider a Cosmetic Procedure
Are you at the correct BMI, but still unhappy about your shape? Sometimes our bodies can store pockets of fat which are incredibly stubborn and don’t really change with diet or exercise. If this sounds like you, you could consider a body sculpting procedure to get you to where you want to be. This isn’t about shaving off dramatic weight. Instead it’s about sculpting and defining areas to improve the overall physique. You could go with a non- surgical option such as fat freezing or laser fat removal techniques. Or you could have traditional liposuction done, sites like liposuction-sandiego.com will have more information on this. If you’ve lost a lot of weight or have had children, excess skin removal or a tummy tuck is another option.
Work On Your Self Esteem
Being in swimwear is enough to make even the very body-confident feel a little vulnerable. But try not to let how you look hold you back. Practice self-love by reading inspiring quotes and learning to embrace the parts of your body you find less than perfect. It’s easier said than done and does take some work, but learning to love yourself can go a long way. You could check out articles such as yourtango.com for advice on this and things you could try. There is something beautiful about everyone, there are surely people out there who would love to look like you! And besides, no one pays half as much attention to your ‘flaws’ than you might think, we’re always our own worst critic.
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