Looking Great For Summer That Won't Break The Bank.

Summer is almost upon us, so it is time to think about giving yourself a little make over and have that wow factor when you wear your swim suit. If you are a member of a gym, so much the better, providing that you are actually going regularly. If you don't have membership, it may be a waste of money trying to join now, knowing that as soon as you have had your holiday, you'll never go back. Don't panic, there are other things you can do to get in shape.

If you work in an office block, start to use the stairs instead of the lift but don't attempt to climb to the top straight away. Use the stairs to go down, then take the lift to the floor below and walk the rest. When you feel comfortable walking one floor, stop two floors early and so on, remembering to get to your office in good time to do this. Don't sabotage yourself by arriving too late to use the stairs.

Another strategy is when you are carrying your shopping, lift your arms out in front of you, hold then slowly drop them. Repeat this with your arms out to the side. It would be beneficial if you had roughly equal weight in each hand. You may get strange looks now but you will be getting admiring looks later.

Everybody does incredible work on their body but often overlooks their face, except for the rich who just run for the plastic surgeon, throw thousands of pounds at them and hide from the world until the scars and bruising has died down. For us normal people we have a way that is even better. Facial exercises, that's what. Not just any facial exercises, isometric, they are the ones that will really take the years off and really improve the facial muscle definition and skin tone to smooth out the wrinkles and any sagging skin. Most young people dismiss facial exercises as being just for old people but the smart ones are doing it because they know that they are going to keep those youthful looks far longer than their friends.

Sun is the enemy of skin. It dries it and tans it so don't forget to use a good blocker when lying out on the beach. Remember that your face will have taken sun even when it is overcast. You don't have to stay indoors all the time but you do have to monitor the amount of sun you take as it does have an ageing effect on the skin and there is a risk of skin cancer.

With the coming of the sun, so the toes start to make an appearance as sandals, open toed shoes and flip flops start being bought out of the closet. After a winter stuffed into boots they need some care and attention. If your budget will run to it, your local beauty salon will be able to give you a fine pedicure but you can do your own. Get your stuff together and do it whilst watching a movie so it won't seem such a chore.

Dieting is something that people always rush into when thinking about their summer holiday but it may be too late to start in May because what you do not want to do is to starve your body of health giving vitamins that will help your skin to tan. What you can do is to cut down on all the empty foods such as chocolate, crisps and sugary drinks and increase the healthy stuff. Foods rich in beta-carotene such as carrots, sweet potatoes, kale, spinach, broccoli, cantaloupe melons, romaine lettuce and fresh thyme will not only help in the tanning process but will also help to protect your skin from damage. Eating more fruit will also aid in increasing vitamin C levels. It is better to get your vitamins from natural sources rather than chugging down pills as the body will assimilate them easier.

If you still need convincing, perhaps try on your swimsuit from last year and look in the mirror. Whilst you are looking, check out the summer clothes. Keep the classics but ditch those that were only a passing phase. Do a little retail therapy and get some new threads, remembering what will mix and match from last year. It is amazing what can be revived. Throw in a couple of pairs of shoes and maybe top it off with a rakish hat and you are ready to take on the world.

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Ian Richards specialises in different aspects of women's interest, including facial anti ageing, lifestyle, recipes and much more.

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