When you're stripping off your skivvies, having mega confidence is everything. So work these tips for flaunting your fabulous self in your birthday suit.
WORK OUT IN BED BUM EXERCISE
Before you get up, lie on your stomach and hug your pillow. Spread and straighten your legs, raise them a few inches, and pull your heels together.
Extend your right leg out to side in line with your hip. Pulse your right leg up and down about an inch at a moderate, steady pace.
High heels are sexy and have the advantage of making your legs look especially lean -- plus, heels give your butt an extra lift. Or, for a more playful option, don a feather boa or a rocking piece of dangly jewelry that you can also use to tickle and tease .
Accessorize your bikini line with crystals or have it waxed into a playful shape. Or, for those who prefer to go au naturel, just a quick trim with scissors can make all the difference.
a soft lighting scheme can help flatter your figure. Avoid harsh fluorescents whenever possible, and instead try to incorporate mood lighting, such as candles, uplighting or floor lamps.
Practice feeling comfortable naked. If no one is around to see you, develop your confidence by walking around the house naked for a little while. If there are other people in the house, get in a little naked time by doing some of your post-shower hygiene routine before putting your clothes on.
"Jumping rope is better than running because it engages the whole body," says Kirsch. Do three sets of 50 to 100 jumps, and change your foot movement—high knees, side steps, jumping jacks.
It has a subtle, but real, leg-elongating effect. Go for a nonshimmery nail polish that matches your skin tone or is a shade lighter.
When people eat the same thing every day for breakfast (or lunch or dinner), they consume about 100 calories less within five days, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. May we suggest oatmeal or a protein shake for breakfast
Your new best friend is coconut oil. Not only is it rich in skin-softening fatty acids, but it's also a dry oil, which means it's absorbed quickly and leaves a nongreasy sheen.
If you are self-conscious about your curves, tanning is a great way to look thinner without actually having to diet. For a chiseled face, sweep bronzer across the apples of your cheeks, or for Bar Rafaeli-like legs, use a darker bronzer on the outside of the leg and blend with a lighter shade on the inside. A tan can also hide other imperfections like spider veins and stretch marks.