Now, more than ever, we place our bodies under scrutiny. There are countless reasons for this. While the majority of us have always wanted to appear attractive to others and look and feel a certain way, the media and social media have made this even more poignant in our day-to-day lives. We’re constantly exposed to photoshopped and edited images of people who don’t look like they do in their pictures in real life. We are exposed to supposed perfection and body trends come in and out. It’s important that, instead of getting drawn into this, we instead do what’s best for our bodies, in particular, taking care of them and providing them with the support that they need. Here are some examples of how you can achieve this as best possible.
A Healthy and Balanced Diet
The first place to start when supporting your body is to make sure that you’re providing it with the fuel that it needs. Don’t give in to societal ideas of “beautiful body types” and instead embrace what you have already. You don’t need to diet unless your doctor has recommended it for the sake of your health. Instead, just eat a healthy and balanced diet that is packed with nutrients. You should aim to meet your recommended daily calorie count and you should also make sure you’re eating all of the food groups in moderation. You may want to add supplements to your diet to support occasional gaps in your diet, especially if you are eating a restricted diet, such as vegetarianism or veganism.
Fitness
It’s recommended that the average adult gets one hundred and fifty minutes of moderate aerobic exercise a week. Are you hitting this? If you are, great! Keep it up! If not, it’s time to find a form of exercise that you enjoy and will stick to. This could range from going to the gym to dance, yoga, pilates, cycling, spin class, running, jogging, swimming, or anything else. You may even want to hire a personal trainer to come up with a personalized fitness plan and show you the ropes.
Supportive Underwear
Ever considered how much support you give your body through your underwear? You need to make sure that you’re supporting your body in this way too! Get professionally measured to ensure that you’re buying underwear that fits properly, then buy the right underwear to support your body type. You may need the best bras for big chests or something more lightweight for small chests.
Skincare
Make sure to implement a skincare routine into your daily routine too. Your skin is the largest organ in your body and you need to take care of it. Start out by finding out your skin type – this is usually either “normal”, oily, dry, or a combination. Then research products that will best suit it.
As you can see, there are various things you can do to show your body some love and support. The suggestions outlined above are just some starting points! Hopefully, some will help you to lead a healthier and happier life, so give them a try!