Hey there!
Just when I thought I couldn’t be MORE grossed out by public pools you guys have to scare me more! Oh man. It will seriously be like Fear Factor when I stick my toe into that water…
I hope you are having a good Wednesday. :) Today has been a busy one…another training day, orders completed, and lots of business stuff going on. Git er done…!
Lunch consisted of leftovers…
I simply took my lentil Neat Sauce out of the freezer and it thawed in the fridge overnight.
My fridge has certainly been working for me overnight lately…from Vegan Overnight Oats to de-thawing the next day’s food. ;)
This portion is about 2 cups worth, so I split it into 2 lunches.
With some discounted organic celery- which might I add, still has a lot of life left in it!
I actually got up and grabbed the Roasted Red Pepper Hummus for a dip. :) Celery is just…plain on its’ own.
Dessert- Dried organic apricots. One of my all time favourite snacks…
Dinner was leftovers from last night’s Feelin’ Good Stew. I just love this stew! I was looking forward to it all day.
I love the addition of the quinoa in this stew…I’m so glad I threw it in on a whim! It really bulked it up.
Dessert was a tablespoon of organic dark chocolate chips and 1/2 tablespoon of coconut oil melted in the micro.
Random yet blissful.
Eric and I just got back from a visit to a sports store where I tried on 1 piece swimsuits (for triathlon training) and padded bike shorts. I left feeling like a 7 year old with a diaper issue. :mrgreen: Hopefully I have more luck at the next store!
I really need to get used to the idea of wearing a 1 piece swimsuit again. I actually laughed when I tried one on and looked in the mirror. Seven year old or a grown woman, I couldn’t be sure…
Tonight’s question- Do you own a swimsuit and if so, what kind(s) do you rock? 1 piece, bikini, tankini, thong, bikini, speedo…? ;)
Any suggestions for a killer training swimsuit?
Also if you’d like to win a bag of premium chia seeds from Chia Seeds Direct, give me your best tip for SWIMSUIT CONFIDENCE below! Open to Canadian and US residents only please. Contest closes Thursday at 5pm EST.
My best tip for swimsuit confidence is to rock what your mama gave you. No one else has YOUR unique body so go show it off and strut your stuff. Be proud of who you are and how hard you work each day to keep yourself healthy and fit.
On that note, I’m going to pass out on the couch…it has been a long day! Can’t wait to snuggle my man and watch some Marriage Ref (Tom Papa we love u!).
Have a great night. :)
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In the hopes of reaching the moon men fail to see the flowers that blossom at their feet.
Albert Schweitzer
My best tip is that confidence is the most attractive thing –your body is NOT as bad as you think! It’s beautiful and being confident about it is SEXY.
Stand up tall and ooze confidence! No one is critiquing you as much as you are- if you look like you feel good, that’s all anyone will notice :)
Ooh – I’ve been wanting to try Chia Seeds!
My best tip is to wear shorts or a coverup at the beach/pool until you are ready to swim/layout. I just don’t like being that exposed in public no matter what my body looks like at the time. You look gorgeous though in anything though! Flaunt it! :)
I’m thinking a bikini wax would have me feeling ready to go! ;)
My swimsuit confidence tip is to buy a suit that fits – not squeeze into one that doesn’t!
And you should check out the Etobicoke Olympium (http://www.eswim.ca/olympium.html) They have a swim store inside and that’s where I buy my suits. I buy polyester suits because they never stretch out and get saggy like the regular speedos do. I have a one piece and a training bikini from there.
My tip for swimsuit confidence is to wear a suit that compliments your best features. They are making some really cute one-pieces these days – the one shoulder ones are especially cute!
Buy your dream swimsuit. Even if its a little on the expensive side. If your wearing something you love, you’ll feel good no matter what.
I own a few bikinis. My best tip is to practice great posture and to always walk confidently. Most people look much better than what they give themselves credit for.
Rock a fun accessory with your suit i.e. chunky bracelet, floppy hat or some fantastic shades – and then dance around to a fun song in your getup knowing you are beautiful, smart, strong and sexy!
The best advice I can think of is to go shopping with your most honest friend. They’ll tell you when you found the right suit for you. Also, like any other clothing, buy the right size, an ill-fitting suit (too big or too small) is not going to be flattering now matter what kind of shape you’re in. Oh, and make sure you buy it in a colour you love to wear and works best with your skin tone. And finally, put on that sunscreen! You’re not going to look your best if you’re the same colour as a cooked lobster and all wrinkly from sun damage ;)
Ugh! I HATE swimsuit shopping. When I have to go though, I make sure to do it in the AM before risking the dreaded Food Belly! :)
wear what you love! if you don’t love it, you will feel even worse in it!
My tip for swimsuit confidence is to have good posture! Walking with your shoulders back makes you feel and look more confident! :)
My swimsuit confidence : don’t worry about what anyone else if thinking, they all have their insecurities too! And a cute bathing suit always helps ;-)
I would always feel so self conscious but then I started looking around the beach and realizing that most ppl don’t seem to care so why should I? Before I lost 80lbs, I went to a water park with my son and I bought a cute swim dress (much cuter than the dreaded skirty thing to hide your thights) and put on a big smile and had a great time. When it comes to confidence, fake it, no one can tell the difference ;o)
I think the key to feeling confident in a swimsuit is to find one that flatters your individual body shape.
There are so many great tips already!! I love the sentiment of rocking what your momma gave ya (it can be so hard sometimes!)
But basically, you’ve got to a) pick one that flatters your body (although this can be hard with a one piece); b) wear it with pride and confidence! Slouching over makes you look bigger. And c) get a cute skirt/wrap to cover up while you’re walking around. I also echo what some other people have said — it’s good to remind yourself that everyone else is probably just as concerned with how they look as you are.
my best tip would be to just forget about what you look like and just have FUNNN! If you’re having fun, you won’t have time to think about what you look like. Like you said, rock what you’ve got!
I have a one piece Speedo suit for lap swimming, a retro one piece for beach bathing, and a bikini for the swimming holes of East Texas. I love summer and I love swimming!
My tip for bathing suit confidence is to wear them often. The more you wear it, the more you swim and tan (safely, of course!) and spend time with your friends at the lake and just let go and relax. This makes everyone instantly gorgeous. Trust me! ;)
I think just to let yourself have confidence in general is the best, and to really appreciate how amazing our bodies are…we’re all different and beautiful.
I personally love Land’s End suits and boy short two pieces.