G.O.S.S.I.P. Sister

After we get passed the cold fronts in the coming months, the sun will come out to play with us, but will WE be ready to play with it? As women, we have a strong desire to look absolutely stunning at all times, but it’s something special about the summer that gives us an inner glow. This summer, channel that inner glow and turn it into your outer glow with a few simple summer tricks to feel and look your best!

The number one thing that people like to do in preparation for the sunny season is work-out and get their body in tip-top shape. Easier said than done right? WRONG! Just remember- you can do it! Set your weight-loss goal and commit to it. Stop buying clothes for the size you are now and buy for the size you plan to be; make it an incentive to fit into that hot outfit you purchased. (NOTE: It can be a gradual size change. If you plan to be 3 sizes smaller eventually, start off buying 1 size smaller at a time.) Eat right because it’ll make you feel better and more energized when the grueling heat is beating you down. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and also for weight-loss reasons. If weight-loss isn’t a concern of yours, it’s still important to eat healthy and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Not all women know how to swim, but it is a very good workout. If you don’t want to learn, just wading in the water can still serve as a good toning exercise (not to mention a nice way to cool off in your super hot bathing suit). Try walking around in the shallow end of a pool; the resistance from the water will do your body good.

While we are on appearance, keep in mind that less isn’t always best! Not only should you present yourself like a lady at all times, in the sun wearing more clothes serves as shade to your skin and prevents sunburn and hideous tan lines. A nice cotton flowing blouse paired with a waist belt is not only stylish but will cover your shoulders, which happens to be a sunburn prone area of your body. (And of course, don’t forget the sunblock.) When choosing shorts to wear don’t have your butt hanging out of them- no cheeks should be showing whatsoever except the ones on your face! If you are a person with hips, moderate/thigh-length shorts and board shorts complement the shape nicely. Shorts come in such a variety nowadays- board shorts, high-waist shorts, dolphin shorts and moderate/thigh-length- so you have many styles to choose from.

And last but not least, the most important factor to feeling as radiant as the summer sun is housekeeping on the inside- your soul. Get your house in order! If you haven’t started already, surround yourself with positivity and people who are on the same positive note as you. When you don’t feel good on the inside you surely won’t look good on the outside. You can be as beautiful as you want to be but if your spirit is broken then all your good looks are in vain (pun intended). Be prayerful for a bright spirit, remember to love yourself and others the same, and if all else fails- smile! A smile goes a long way within yourself and others who see it.

Happy Sunny Days!

Be Blessed!

~Gossiper~

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