BirSaNN Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Unless your body is morgue-ready – in which case, please remain in situ – then your living, breathing human self is beach-ready just the way it is. If you have a pulse, you already have a bikini body. Or indeed a mankini body. We all know this in theory. Yet these sensible thoughts are easily spouted but not so easily, um, embodied. Many of us find it relatively straightforward to be kind (and relatively less judgmental) towards other people. Because all you have to do is remember not to be a cruel git. But when it comes to our view of ourselves, we can be over harsh and critical, submitting ourselves to a level of scrutiny that we wouldn’t dream of applying to others. But the 1980s idea that we must all prepare ourselves for the Great Unveiling of the Socially Acceptable Flesh and improve our aesthetic qualities before we venture near a beach or swimming pool … Well, that has kind of had its day. How often do we have the chance to get the sun on the bits of us that rarely make contact with the outside world? Why would you squander that chance? Here’s how to feel confident with your body this summer and all year round. 1. Remind yourself how pointless fad diets are The concept of the “beach body” is predicated on the ill-advised idea that you must suddenly embark on a short-term seasonally motivated plan of action that is alien to you. “We need to get away from the boom or bust mentality that often comes with weight loss,” says nutritionist Emma Bardwell. “I see a lot of women embarking on faddy, restrictive diets and extended fasts, declaring they will ‘cut out sugar completely’ and ‘only eat after midday’. This is difficult and unsustainable.” 2. Dress and shop for your body the way it is today The body you see in the mirror on this very day will never be quite the same again. Chloé Dall’Olio, video director at the beauty company Trinny London and the host of the online series The Body Talks, says: “It’s all about highlighting the person who you are today. Yes, be inspired by other people. But it’s about what assets you have and celebrating them. The bigger and the smaller bits. The bits that have been shamed and the bits that have been praised.” Long live all our bits. 3. Rest is the cornerstone of confidence Heed the motto of the yoga teacher Paula Hines, author of Rest + Calm: Gentle Yoga and Mindful Practices to Nurture and Restore Yourself: “Imagine how different the world would be if we were all well rested.” She says: “You can’t be confident if you’re tired and wired or burnt out. It might not be about taking a nap, but finding something that works for you – and is good for your nervous system – is essential. I saw a video recently on social media of a young boy asking his wailing little brother if he’d had a nap. He hadn’t. So his response to his younger sibling was: ‘Well, you need one!’ It was funny and relatable but I do think this applies to grownups too. Rest gives you perspective and clarity.” link: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/jun/21/your-body-is-miraculous-enjoy-it-10-ways-to-be-much-more-body-confident BirSaNNZombie ٭゛ ٭ ゛ ٭ ゛ ٭ ゛ ٭゛ SENIOR-OWNER - STREETZM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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