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
Try on swim suits in the morning, any bloating will minimal at that time. And if you can order a few online and try them on at home. The lighting in the fitting rooms can be horrible! You can get a better idea of what it will look like at home. Also tanned skin naturally looks thinner and smoother then white skin, so if you can get some self tanning lotion. Tanned skin can hide cellulite a bit too :-D Here is a link to some natural ones http://www.greenyour.com/body/personal-care/sun-care/tips/choose-a-natural-self-tanner
I recently had to buy a one piece suit to replace running with swimming occasionally. I felt like a total nerd at first, but I just had to tell myself: “Get over it. This suit makes your stomach look TINY and AWESOME! You look hot!” It’s all about confidence!
I never even think about what I’m wearing…I’m having too much fun in the water! I always just make sure I’ve got my “bases” covered when i buy it so I never have to think about it. Every woman is different thats why we have so many styles of swimsuits! Find the best one for your body and rock it!
Like so many others said, confidence is everything! Also…spend the money on a decent suit that you like and feel cute in. You’ll never feel confident if you know your bathing suit doesn’t fit right or highlight your best features!
Up until very recently I only owned bikinis, but I wanted to get into swimming a bit more so I went out and got an athletic bathing suit, Mine is a speedo and it is 2 piece. It is perfect because the top fits just like a sports bra. I couldn’t bring myself to get a one piece because they are so uncomfortable. I was surprised with the amount of cute bathing suits they had though. Mine is pink and black!
Don’t be afraid to spend a little extra money on a swimsuit that compliments your body type! That way when you’re out on the beach, you wont have to spend so much time worrying about what you look like :)
We all have our flaws– It’s learning to embrace them that’s the hard part.
My tip is to buy a bathing suit that fits (even if the size is bigger than what you think you should be!) and DON’T look in the mirror and analyze yourself every time you put it on. Flaunt what you got!
All of the advice above is so great! I think that it’s good to consider that everyone else at the beach or pool are too busy thinking about how THEY look to notice you. Also, the more time you spend with friends swimming or just having plain old fun, the more happy that experience becomes!
My tip? Straighten your back, make your chest proud, do your best Tyra walk (even if it’s just from the kiddie pool to the snack bar) and revel in sharing your strong, super body with the world! Oh, and smile :D Nothing is sexier or happier than confidence.
Haha I totally rock a one piece and swim cap and look ridiculous. I even posted a pic of it. I just tell myself that when I have on goggles, and a swim cap no one can recognize me.
I didn’t wear a swimsuit for 5 years…or a tank top. I’ve always been athletic, but I am a little curvier than I felt comfortable with. The key for being confident in a swimsuit is a) buying a suit that supports you. No matter what your shape, buy a swimsuit that looks good but also is supportive!! You want to be able to move around because…
b) no one likes the girl just sitting there. No one likes the girl sitting there being nervous and shy! Play in the water, do your thang, and enjoy your water time! No one can ever say that a girl out there, not being ashamed of her own body, is an ugly thing. It’s a beautiful thing!
I actually own a few one pieces, just for the pool or the beach, along with my regular old bikinis. I think one pieces can look so classy and retro!
Of course, racing suits are a whole other story :-)
My tip:
ENJOY YOURSELF. You are most likely in a swimsuit because you are some place WARM and SUNNY! Be happy, enjoy the weather, stand tall and most importantly-
LOVE YOURSELF!
My tip is to choose a style that flatters YOUR body, and pick one that you feel totally confident in!
I like a sweetheart neckline, it compliments feminine shoulders and attracts attention to your carefree beach face!
Swimsuit confidence? I like bright colors and a nice tan doesn’t work – right now I’m using Nivea daily moisturizer that gives you a slight tan.
get a bathing suit that fits! you don’t want anything coming out that shouldn’t! ;)
forgive yourself for not being perfect. and buy a pretty bathing suit that makes you feel good wearing it. :)
My best tip is to SMILE. It draws the attention to your face! :)
For my swimsuit confidence, when I have on my tankini or my bikini, I think of not just my outer body but also everything that I have done to look like I do. I think of all of the minutes (hours?) or planks I’ve done, the miles I’ve ran, the bowls of oatmeal I’ve eaten and I just start glowing from the inside out. I’ve worked hard for this bod and I’m proud of how I look but more importantly, how I feel!