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#* An ounce equivalent is 1 ounce of meat, 1 egg, 1/2 an ounce of seeds or nuts, 1 tablespoon of a nut butter, 1/4 cup of cooked beans, or a 1/4 cup of tofu.<ref name="rf4">https://www.choosemyplate.gov/protein-foods</ref> | #* An ounce equivalent is 1 ounce of meat, 1 egg, 1/2 an ounce of seeds or nuts, 1 tablespoon of a nut butter, 1/4 cup of cooked beans, or a 1/4 cup of tofu.<ref name="rf4">https://www.choosemyplate.gov/protein-foods</ref> | ||
#Get plenty of fruits and vegetables. If you’re trying to lose weight, focusing on fruits and vegetables is a great way to go, since they fill you up on fewer calories. Look in particular for dark leafy greens (kale, spinach), broccoli, beets, berries, apples, and citrus. All of these are full of vitamins and nutrients.<ref name="rf5">http://www.choosemyplate.gov/</ref> | #Get plenty of fruits and vegetables. If you’re trying to lose weight, focusing on fruits and vegetables is a great way to go, since they fill you up on fewer calories. Look in particular for dark leafy greens (kale, spinach), broccoli, beets, berries, apples, and citrus. All of these are full of vitamins and nutrients.<ref name="rf5">http://www.choosemyplate.gov/</ref> | ||
| − | #* Women 19- to 50-years old should eat 2 1/2 cups of vegetables every day, while women over 50 should eat 2 cups.< | + | #* Women 19- to 50-years old should eat 2 1/2 cups of vegetables every day, while women over 50 should eat 2 cups.<ref name="rf1">https://www.choosemyplate.gov/vegetables</ref> |
#* Of course, these vegetables are mostly measured in cups, with some exceptions. For instance, when eating raw, leafy greens, 2 cups count as 1 cup. Also, you can count 1 large tomato as a cup, as well as 1 large sweet potato. You can also count 2 stalks of celery as 1 cup. However, if you're going to overindulge in any category, choosing non-starchy vegetables is a good idea. Starchy vegetables include things like carrots, potatoes, peas, and corn. | #* Of course, these vegetables are mostly measured in cups, with some exceptions. For instance, when eating raw, leafy greens, 2 cups count as 1 cup. Also, you can count 1 large tomato as a cup, as well as 1 large sweet potato. You can also count 2 stalks of celery as 1 cup. However, if you're going to overindulge in any category, choosing non-starchy vegetables is a good idea. Starchy vegetables include things like carrots, potatoes, peas, and corn. | ||
#* Women 19- to 30-years old should eat 2 cups of fruit each day, and women over 30-years old should eat 1 1/2 cups of fruit each day.<ref name="rf6">https://www.choosemyplate.gov/vegetables</ref> | #* Women 19- to 30-years old should eat 2 cups of fruit each day, and women over 30-years old should eat 1 1/2 cups of fruit each day.<ref name="rf6">https://www.choosemyplate.gov/vegetables</ref> | ||
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#Eat less. If you’re eating right and you're still not getting to the weight you want, eat smaller meals. By consuming fewer calories, your body will typically start shedding the pounds. Be sure to eat enough that you are not feeling faint or unwell. Do not starve yourself because you think it will get you the body size you’re looking for. It’s not worth it. | #Eat less. If you’re eating right and you're still not getting to the weight you want, eat smaller meals. By consuming fewer calories, your body will typically start shedding the pounds. Be sure to eat enough that you are not feeling faint or unwell. Do not starve yourself because you think it will get you the body size you’re looking for. It’s not worth it. | ||
#* Try a weight loss calculator to figure out what how many calories you should be eating to lose weight. You input information such as your weight, height, and activity level, as well as the goal you want to reach, and it tells you how many calories you should eat a day to reach your goal in a specified amount of time. | #* Try a weight loss calculator to figure out what how many calories you should be eating to lose weight. You input information such as your weight, height, and activity level, as well as the goal you want to reach, and it tells you how many calories you should eat a day to reach your goal in a specified amount of time. | ||
| − | #* Make sure you don't consume less than 1200 calories a day, as that can be unhealthy.< | + | #* Make sure you don't consume less than 1200 calories a day, as that can be unhealthy.<ref name="rf2">https://www.caloriecount.com/tools/calories-goal</ref> |
=== Exercising to Tone Your Body and Lose Weight === | === Exercising to Tone Your Body and Lose Weight === | ||
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#* Others include wax that you heat, apply, and then attach with a fabric piece. | #* Others include wax that you heat, apply, and then attach with a fabric piece. | ||
#Explore getting a bikini wax at a salon. If you’ve never done it before, it might be a good time to go to a professional. It’s also difficult to see some of the parts of your own body you’re trying to wax, and another person can do it more easily. | #Explore getting a bikini wax at a salon. If you’ve never done it before, it might be a good time to go to a professional. It’s also difficult to see some of the parts of your own body you’re trying to wax, and another person can do it more easily. | ||
| − | #Exfoliate your skin. Exfoliating just means getting rid of dead skin through either chemical or physical abrasion. One easy way to exfoliate is to use a washcloth or exfoliating glove in the shower. You can also try a body scrub that has a physical exfoliant added. Just rub it in, using circular motions, and then wash it off.< | + | #Exfoliate your skin. Exfoliating just means getting rid of dead skin through either chemical or physical abrasion. One easy way to exfoliate is to use a washcloth or exfoliating glove in the shower. You can also try a body scrub that has a physical exfoliant added. Just rub it in, using circular motions, and then wash it off.<ref name="rf3">http://collegecandy.com/2016/05/30/bikini-body-easy-best-tips-advice-workout-hacks/</ref> |
#Use alcohol-free lotion after you remove hair. Since many of us don’t regularly remove the hair in our bikini region, the skin can become sensitive or rough. If you’re waxing, chances are you'll find some oils or lotions in an at-home wax kit that you can use after you wax. Similarly, a professional will work to moisturize your skin at the salon. If you’re shaving yourself, be sure to use lotion to soothe your skin. As the hair starts to grow back in, keep using lotion to help your skin.<ref name="rf14">https://laurenconrad.com/blog/2012/07/primp-tip-the-smart-girls-guide-to-shaving-smooth-legs/</ref> | #Use alcohol-free lotion after you remove hair. Since many of us don’t regularly remove the hair in our bikini region, the skin can become sensitive or rough. If you’re waxing, chances are you'll find some oils or lotions in an at-home wax kit that you can use after you wax. Similarly, a professional will work to moisturize your skin at the salon. If you’re shaving yourself, be sure to use lotion to soothe your skin. As the hair starts to grow back in, keep using lotion to help your skin.<ref name="rf14">https://laurenconrad.com/blog/2012/07/primp-tip-the-smart-girls-guide-to-shaving-smooth-legs/</ref> | ||
| − | #Think about healthy tanning solutions. Many people want to have tan arms and legs when they're in a bikini. If you're one of them, consider choosing an option that doesn't expose you to skin cancer. One of the best options if you're going to be in the water is an extender, also called a sunless tanner. These products work with the proteins in your skin, producing a darker layer of skin, rather than simply staining it.< | + | #Think about healthy tanning solutions. Many people want to have tan arms and legs when they're in a bikini. If you're one of them, consider choosing an option that doesn't expose you to skin cancer. One of the best options if you're going to be in the water is an extender, also called a sunless tanner. These products work with the proteins in your skin, producing a darker layer of skin, rather than simply staining it.<ref name="rf4">http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/sunanduvexposure/skincancerpreventionandearlydetection/skin-cancer-prevention-and-early-detection-tanning-pills-and-products</ref> |
#* The best tanners of this type to use are ones with dihydroxyacetone (DHA). This additive has been given a thumbs up by the FDA. | #* The best tanners of this type to use are ones with dihydroxyacetone (DHA). This additive has been given a thumbs up by the FDA. | ||
#* You can apply this tanner at home yourself, or go to a salon that uses a full-body spray. The full-body spray will be more expensive, but it will give you a more even tan. | #* You can apply this tanner at home yourself, or go to a salon that uses a full-body spray. The full-body spray will be more expensive, but it will give you a more even tan. | ||
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=== Building Confidence === | === Building Confidence === | ||
| − | #Act confident. Confidence is a sexy trait, so one of the easiest ways to get a sexy bikini body is to simply act confident. It doesn't matter if you feel the confidence, as long as you're showing it through your body language, though showing confidence often leads to you feeling more confident, too.< | + | #Act confident. Confidence is a sexy trait, so one of the easiest ways to get a sexy bikini body is to simply act confident. It doesn't matter if you feel the confidence, as long as you're showing it through your body language, though showing confidence often leads to you feeling more confident, too.<ref name="rf3" /> |
#* For instance, make sure to stand up straight with your shoulders back. Don't slouch over. Also, put on your best, flashy smile. | #* For instance, make sure to stand up straight with your shoulders back. Don't slouch over. Also, put on your best, flashy smile. | ||
#Practice ahead of time. If you're not used to being in a bikini, it can help to try it on a couple of times before you go out in public. If you're comfortable wearing it around your own place, you'll be more comfortable going out in public.<ref name="rf15">http://collegecandy.com/2016/05/30/bikini-body-easy-best-tips-advice-workout-hacks/</ref> | #Practice ahead of time. If you're not used to being in a bikini, it can help to try it on a couple of times before you go out in public. If you're comfortable wearing it around your own place, you'll be more comfortable going out in public.<ref name="rf15">http://collegecandy.com/2016/05/30/bikini-body-easy-best-tips-advice-workout-hacks/</ref> | ||
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#Don't just stick to one style. You may think there's only one type of bikini, and if you don't look perfect in it, you can't wear it. However, you'll find there's a wide variety of bikini types, and you may find one that you love and feel comfortable wearing just as you are.<ref name="rf15" /> | #Don't just stick to one style. You may think there's only one type of bikini, and if you don't look perfect in it, you can't wear it. However, you'll find there's a wide variety of bikini types, and you may find one that you love and feel comfortable wearing just as you are.<ref name="rf15" /> | ||
#* For instance, you may prefer a halter top or a bikini with tiny shorts instead of a typical bikini. | #* For instance, you may prefer a halter top or a bikini with tiny shorts instead of a typical bikini. | ||
| − | #Swear off the haters. Some people may tell you your body doesn't belong in a bikini, no matter what your size. It's not their place to tell you what you can and can't put on your body. Let any comments roll off your back, or tell them, "Only I get to decide what I think looks good on my body, and I think I look amazing in this bikini. So go away."< | + | #Swear off the haters. Some people may tell you your body doesn't belong in a bikini, no matter what your size. It's not their place to tell you what you can and can't put on your body. Let any comments roll off your back, or tell them, "Only I get to decide what I think looks good on my body, and I think I look amazing in this bikini. So go away."<ref name="rf5">http://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/wellbeing/546049/jessica-portelli-fat-shaming-bikini</ref> |
== Video == | == Video == | ||
