The weather is warming up, summer is just around the corner and with that comes pool and beach season. There's nothing quite as relaxing as lazing in the sun all day while cooling off in the water but not everyone feels confident in their bathing suit. If this sounds familiar the good news is that there are some tips you can use to help boost how you feel in your swimsuit.
Let's take a look at five tips that will help you look and feel your best for the upcoming bikini season.
Get a Bronze Glow Going
One of the easiest ways to boost your confidence in your bikini is to get a bronze glow going. But considering we aren't in summer yet, you can't depend on the sun for help. Instead, try checking out the many at-home sunless tanner lotions, oils, sprays, and mousse products. You can get anything from a slight glow to a deep rich bronze.
There are some tips worth using if you're going to try sunless tanners which will help ensure you get an even and realistic looking tan:
- Exfoliate your body before applying sunless tanner.
- Moisturize before applying sunless tanner.
- Use an applicator mitt or glove so you don't stain your hands.
- Don't over-apply the sunless tanner – keep an even application.
- Follow the instructions on the product label.
- Choose a tanner that works with your skin tone.
- Give the product time to dry before getting dressed.
- Choose a product that is transfer-resistant.
Applying sunless tanner can take a bit of practice, so be sure to try it out before you hit the beach or pool.
Boost Your Water Intake
Here's another simple tip that you can embrace immediately and that is to boost your water intake. Making sure you are properly hydrated can help you to lose weight, prevent bloating, hydrate your skin, and make it appear plumper.
If you have a hard time drinking enough water daily, try using a large water bottle that shows measurements on it so you can track how much you have had. There are even smart water bottles that feature automatic trackers to record your intake. These are compatible with a companion app.
Focus On a Healthy Well-Balanced Diet
There is no need to embrace the latest fad diets, which aren't usually good at providing lasting results; instead, focus on a healthy well-balanced diet. Choosing food that is rich in all the essential nutrients and vitamins and watching your calorie intake can offer incredible results. Experts recommend you eat more fresh vegetables, lean protein, whole grains, low-fat dairy, and fruits.
You can cap off your healthy diet with supplements that are meant to fill the gaps and provide extra boosts and benefits, like Turk for example.
Treat Yourself to a New Bikini
Then there is the fact that the problem may not be you at all; it could be the style of bathing suit you are used to wearing. Don't worry about what is trending and what others are wearing; it's all about picking a bathing suit that flatters your body type and your attributes. You also need to feel comfortable wearing it so that your confidence will grow.
Exercise Will Transform Your Body
The final tip is likely the most obvious and that's to embrace regular exercise. Staying active daily won't just help you to look great in your bikini; it will benefit your entire physical and mental well-being. It's one of the healthiest decisions you can make for yourself. Some of the most effective exercises for toning up your body include weightlifting and cardio.
Using these tips will help to transform your body and your confidence level so that you don't have to dread bikini season this year.