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Bobby Motus
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Saturday, May 6, 2017
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DAYS are getting warmer in this part of the world and people tend to find ways to cool themselves off. With the high cost of electricity as a consideration, we look for places where minimal expenses are made and at the same time we can relax, enjoy and feel the breeze.
The best alternatives are beaches which we have in abundance. From the crowded to the secluded, we are given that choice. Then we all flaunt that hourglass body in swimsuits. From cool kids to cooled adults to frigid seniors, we see them in all shapes and sizes clad in bathing suits rivalling the 64 colors of Crayola.
The wise guys from the worldwide web gave us some tips on how to look good in this season of bikinis. But before putting them on, let us assume that we have done some movements to shed those extra weight.
We could have been active and spent time at the gym until the orasyon but if we don’t cut on our calorie intake, we will still have that layer of crispy pata. I’m not exactly your example of a lean and mean macho machine but age tells me to watch what we I put inside my mouth. Protein and fiber are best because it slows the digestive process, thus making us fuller and reminds our brain that we’re not yet hungry.
Salads can be misleading as there are lots of tempting dressings like mayo, cheese, bits of meat, croutons and oils. Fitness experts say we stick to vibrant fruits and vegetables for lesser calories and fats. These also prevent bloating and constipation which are the mortal enemies of the bikini clad.
Among the causes of bloating are salty foods and alcohol and these are the most important staples when we hit the beaches. Research says that a bottle of beer packs 150 calories. Further, they say that alcohol slows down our ability to burn fat and we tend to nibble some more when we consume alcohol. The message here is to steer clear of beer. Ahay, te ano nalang?
The sun’s burning hotter than the biscocho oven and it’s never wise to be under it without protection. We might look ridiculous in a wide brimmed hat while in swimsuits but our face is protected. Ultraviolet rays from the sun cause premature aging and skin cancer so a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 40 is advisable. Likewise, protective lip balms are a must, experts say.
Choose sunglasses well and almost always, the expensive ones serve the purpose. Many dark tinted sunglasses don’t offer any protection from UVA and UVB rays at all. We’re just paying for the looks. The bright sun makes us squint which causes fine lines around the eyes. Over time, bright sunlight increases the risk of cataracts.
No matter our shape and size, the most important thing is to have good posture by keeping our backs straight and shoulders back. We take a few inches off our height when we slouch and make our tummies look like we downed half a case of San Miguels.
All things considered, let’s scan the crowd around the beach. There’s no such thing as a perfect body because we all have quirks. There’s a strong chance that we look even better than some of those colourfully clad mortals in frolic. If we’re truly confident and content with our bodies, damn if they care when we strut our Coca-Cola bodies, not in bottles but in cans.
Enjoy the sun and fun but stay safe always./PN
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