Summer is just around the corner…and I’m going to talk about a topic that I’ve never talked about before. I’ll take a deep breath and just dive right in.
I want YOU to Embrace Your Body!!!
As you know I currently live in Europe, specifically sunny Portugal. One of the most beautiful parts of Southern European living is the complete body acceptance that I see every.single.day.
In my entire life (before moving here) I had probably never seen a women over age 50 actually wear a bikini. Now, I can’t even begin to count the number of women who do wear a bikini. And they look good and they are soooo comfortable. I love it.
Many of you have probably heard of the proud momma who shared her bikini picture via a Facebook post, that then went viral…“Mom proudly flaunts ‘flabby,’ ‘saggy’ belly in viral bikini photo” .
If you didn’t see/read it, you can do so over here – Today.com. Rachel Hollis ended her post with this comment…
“Flaunt that body with pride!”
While I’m a huge advocate of taking care of your body by eating healthy and exercising regularly, I’m an even bigger advocate of living a life of balance. A life that puts a bigger priority on self acceptance than on what others think about you. On a belief that you should strive to be comfortable in your own skin.
With that being said, I want you to wear your swimsuit in confidence this year. Whether it’s a one-piece, tankini or bikini. Show off your strength and confidence despite what you may want to change about your body. Remind yourself of the great health that you are afforded and the fact that you have the freedom and flexibility to partake in water activities. Don’t let swimsuit season stress you out – make it a personal challenge to embrace the season while you also embrace your own body.
Then…as you consider swim suit shopping for the upcoming summer I suggest taking a friend with you and going when you are in a good mood. 🙂 Try on every possible option and narrow it down to the suit(s) that you feel comfortable and confident in – much of this will actually need to come from within! One of my favorite swim suit sources is good old Target. I am showing you a few of my favorites this season.
Target – Women Swim Suits – 20% off through 4/18/2015!!!
I like to have a range of suits. A tankini for more active beach time, an athletic one-piece suit for when I swim indoors and a comfortable bikini for sunning and lounging time. Currently through April 18th all Women’s swim suits are 20% so this is a great time to find that perfect suit.
And for fun…while you are shopping you could also pick up suits for your kids because they are on sale too! The matching shorts are too cute!
Target – Kids Swim Suits – 20% off through 4/18/2015
As a reminder, we’re a few days into the 21-Day Push Up Challenge – how are you doing so far? And tell me…are you going to take the challenge to “Flaunt that body with pride” this season? Remember that REAL beauty is confidence.
Just BE you.
