subject: Resources To Turn To About Positive Body Image [print this page] There are some tricks here and there that you can do to make you look great. If you haven't worked out for the past many months, there is still something that you an do to make you look good if not as great as you would have if you had been consistent in working out. Well, they are very easy and can be done on every other occasion when you need to pull out those bikinis and show off a lot if not some skin.
First of all, you have to have a hot bikini to begin with,. One that is in your size unless you want out keep pulling it out of places in would've never gone. Wearing a big one on the other hand will make you look like your wearing your bedroom windows drapes as beach wear. Simply get the right size and stick to it. Color can also make all the difference. It is known that dark colors make you look smaller and one can never go wrong with black. If you want a curvier look, then you can use brighter colors and a design that creates more emphasis ob your curves. If you don't want to draw attention to your big thighs and hips, stick to a swimsuit that only has one color and no matter what, don't get one with horizontal stripes.
Secondly, you need to have great skin in order to pull off a diva in a bikini look. Water is natures own way of clearing u the skin meaning that you should always have a bottle of it in your bag if only to remind you to drink it. It flushes out toxins from your body which may be the ones causing your skin to look dry and flaky and even rough. Water gives you that natural soft, smooth and supple texture and at the same time gives it a soft, natural glow.
Moisturizing not only makes your skin look and feel good, but is also important in preventing stretch marks. Bodybuilders especially go through many weight fluctuations and muscle changes meaning that their skin is constantly being stretched. Moisturizing makes the skin softer and thus enables it to expand and contract easily, preventing it from getting stretch marks. There is still currently no known remedy for stretch marks, so it is best that you should prevent them as much as possible. Sunscreen is also a must before you go sun bathing in that scorching heat.
Skin cancer is especially common in people with white skin because they don't have as much melanin as those with darker skin. You can use tanning creams if you don't want to risk sun burn by tanning the natural way.
Finally, work on your posture. Straighten your back and push back your shoulders. Be confident in how hot you look and it will cause others to notice that too. Walk with your head held up and if you believe that you can give Carmen Electra a run for her money, chances are that you can.