When giving a gift, would you present it in a plain old brown paper bag or a nice gift bag with fancy paper and decorations? More than likely you’d opt. for the more attractive and nicer looking bag because of its beautiful and attractive presentation along with how special it makes you feel giving it. Here are 10 weighs on how you can look slimmer by presenting yourself more attractive.
• Posture – You’ve heard it before, sit and stand up straight. So, start doing some exercises that focus on abdominals like Pilates. I know Pilates sounds like a tasty Italian dish but, it’s a great way to improve posture.
• Accentuate Positive Features – A new hair style, make up, manicure or pedicure can always draw attention to your best features.
• Minimize Challenged Areas – This is where you want to distract away from those areas that are challenging. Opt. for a single breasted suit rather than a double. And flat, fronted trousers instead of pleats.
• Make Accessories Work – Ear rings, bracelets, necklaces, pocketbooks or a bigger person next to you can make you look slimmer. And guys, I’ve been told that my watch, glasses and even belt (without your name on it) are accessories as well so, yes we too accessorize.
• Lengthen your Silhouette – Vertical stripes, V-Necks, heals, shades and three quarter sleeves or Caprises can give a long line.
• Wear Trends that Flatter – Avoid the latest trends of the “Run Way” stick to simple styles.
• Choose Clothes that Fit – Wear what you are! As you down size you should also be wearing that size. Wearing the same old clothes is how people will continue to see you. I remember when I’d lost twenty of my sixty pounds when I asked my wife Linda why nobody was noticing and her response was that I was still wearing my old, ratty, stretch out jeans and that’s how everyone was continuing to see me. When I started to wear clothes that fit is when the “WOW! Have you lost weight?” commits started coming.
• Wear Colors, Prints and Fabrics that Slim – Avoid patterns that tend to add pounds. Dark colors have a slimming affect.
• Stay Hydrated – This will help prevent bloating.
• Pose Like a Celebrity – Smile! Enjoy your new self.
How you carry yourself emotionally transmutes physically. Having a positive attitude, holding your head up and feeling good about yourself with what you’ve accomplished will give you confidence and self esteem to stay motivated to reach your ideal weight. Oscar Wilde once said “One does not see anything until one sees its beauty”. You are God’s greatest gift and should present yourself as the beautiful, attractive person that you are.
