Going nude feels great and your birthday suit is the most comfortable thing you could wear. The only problem is that some people don’t feel comfortable naked. We say dare to go bare! After all, you only live once, and body confidence is an important key to both looking and feeling good.
Here are some tips you can do to boost your confidence so that you can strip down.
Tone Up
▶ Forward/backward lunges
▶ Arm blasters
▶ Abs
Fake a tan
There’s nothing quite as uplifting — or slimming — as a golden, all-over tan.
Stand up straight
No matter how much money you spend beautifying yourself, a hunched, slouched appearance destroys the whole effect, says nutritionist Monica Grenfell.
Eat right
Water retention can cause your tummy and ankles to bloat. Add tomatoes, red cabbage, carrots, bananas, apples and grapes to your diet to help repair cell walls, stopping excess water from causing puffiness, says Dr John Briffa, nutrition and health guru.
Take care
Self-talk, self-confidence and self-esteem can improve dramatically if you can make it a priority to practise self-care more often. Women who nurture, take care of and honour themselves express beauty, confidence and love, say Kim Morrison and Fleur Whelligan, authors of Like an Apple a Day (Double Storey).
Have a word…
…with yourself. “Every time you see a mirror, look in your eyes and say something positive to yourself. This simple exercise will produce great results,” says metaphysical lecturer Louise L. Hay. Try it naked. Look in the mirror and say, “I look great”. It’s crucial to keep in mind that what we think and say becomes our experience.
According to Shape.com
From the moment you notice the redness you need to act quickly to avoid it getting even worse.
Here’s a guide from the beach to home to help you recover from too much fun in the sun.
THE MOMENT YOU NOTICE THE REDNESS
-Put on some protective clothing
-Try a cold compress
WHEN YOU GET TO YOUR CAR
-Head for the drugstore. You’re looking for a topical cortisone spray or cream (hydrocortisone 1% is available without a prescription) or a plain, fragrance-free lotion, which you should then apply liberally to the burn.
-Grab your phone and call your primary doctor or dermatologist, especially if the burn is severe.
ONCE YOU GET HOME
-Plop yourself in front of an air conditioner.
-Smear on some aloe
-Drink water like crazy
BEFORE BED
-Lessen the pain with an anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen
-Take a bath. Toss some oatmeal in a bathtub filled with cool water
-Get comfortable in loose pajamas
Finally, remember the sunscreen next time!
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