About The Author

Brigitte Evans is a Cosmetic Skin Care Consultant and a writer from Australia, with a sweet tooth for makeup and everything sparkly. When she is not drooling over the next big thing in the beauty industry, she reads mystery novels and makes plans for her next trip.   She is the proud aunt of Sophie, age 4, who has rounded her Chanel lipstick, but she loves her anyway.

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With summer being just around the corner and rising heats urging us to put those swimsuits out, it’s hard not to think whether our bodies are ready for them. Every year we vary in our body’s shape and form, which is perfectly normal for all ladies that don’t have a strict diet. However, the inevitable psychological effect that the tricky swimsuit has is that every year, you find it less suiting than the last.
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Luckily, this effect is not inevitable, but you need to build up your self-esteem in order to realize that being bikini-ready is not important and that women of all shapes and sizes can (and should) be confident in their beach bodies. Here are some tips for you to follow that will help you go through another season of “Am I too fat for this?”

How to Feel Confident on the Beach

Show Off What You Got

​First of all, even if you don’t like some parts of your body, there are surely those which you consider your biggest accents. Focus on these aspects and highlight them in every way possible. Keep in mind that all of us are flawed and even the most confident-looking persons have some doubts of their own. You are not the only one concerned about your body, and hiding in the shade won’t do you any good.
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You need to get out there and show off that brand new, carefully chosen swimsuit in all of its glory. There are many models on the market that can help you cover up all your imperfections but also highlight the parts you are proud of. For smaller breasts, there are fabulous push-up models to try. If you wish to cover those love handles, then extremely popular high waisted bikini bottoms are just the model for you. The solutions are so many that you have no more excuse to sit hidden behind the parasol.

Get Tanned

Although beauty standards vary when it comes to tanning, there are a few advantages of tanned skin that might interest you. If you’re familiar with the fact that you look thinner in black, then you should know that it goes the same for your tan. Darker colored skin makes you look thinner, and you also have the benefit of contrast by making your eyes and smile seem brighter.
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Another benefit is that tanned skin hides most imperfections, such as pimples and stretch marks, and you can also go out regularly without any makeup on because your fresh, sun-kissed skin will shine more than any highlighter can. Make sure to put after-sun care to keep your skin hydrated and that tan long-lasting.

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Talk About Your Insecurities

If you have a history of body-image issues, then it’s especially important for you to talk to someone, either a good friend or a professional. Our minds get easily infected by these implicit high body expectations, and once we adopt these standards, it’s not that easy not to see them. Thus, it is extremely important for you to remember that you are not alone and that every woman on the planet has more or less the same issue.
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Good news comes from inclusive fashion trends that are becoming global very fast, and thus we can see more imperfect beauty all around us, in magazines, on TV and other media, too. The exclusive Barbie beauty era is coming to an end, and more retailers and designers are turning towards creating a world that embraces individuality and differences (and it’s all happening as you are reading this).

Just A Little Bit Of Exercise

Before you stop reading don’t think that this is going to be another persuasive paragraph on why you should go to the gym. The main goal of exercise should be to feel healthy and satisfied, or in this case – to feel improvement. Starting with an exercise routine can be fairly hard (we can all agree on that), but what is important here is to develop a habit of exercising. At the end of the summer, you might not even notice any body changes, but you will feel more confident and happy. And how do we know this?
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When you exercise, endorphins (the happy hormones) are being released. Every time you do a pushup, your body sends you signals that it wants more, and it is easier to stick to the workout habit the more you exercise. This satisfaction will eventually help you build up your confidence, and you will start noticing changes in a very short while.

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It is important not to put your expectations too high because this can backfire badly. Keep your goals realistic, and be aware that change comes gradually. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither will your confidence be, but if you constantly work on it, you will make every goal a reality. 

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