Four Ways to Prepare Your Body for the Summer

Body for Summer-Chispa MagazineAs the temperatures start to rise and the sun shines, you will be thinking about what you will do over the summer. Perhaps you will relax in your garden with a glass of wine and a book, or perhaps you will hit the beach and spend some time in the sea. Whatever you plan to do, you need to have your body in good condition so that you are ready for what the summer holds.

Eat the Right Foods
It doesn’t matter whether you are planning to diet or not; you should be looking to a healthier eating plan if you want your body to be at its best in the summer. Smoothies are very popular around at the moment, mainly because you can blend pretty much whatever you want together and enjoy it as you go to work or while in the gym. You also need to be cutting back on sugary or fatty foods, this will help you to maintain your weight, and it will help your skin to remain healthy.

Hit the Gym
f you are looking to get fitter for the summer, then you need to start now if you haven’t already. It doesn’t mean that you need to hit the gym every day, but you will need to start regularly going to feel the benefit from it. If the gym isn’t something that appeals to you, then try to do other things to get you fit. Start taking long walks or do an exercise video at home. There are many ways you can get fitter and healthier even in your own home.

Look After Your Skin
Your skin is the thing that everyone sees, so it makes sense that you want it to be the best it can be. Not only do you want to make it look healthy and radiant, but you also want to protect it from things that can cause harm or long-term damage. Make sure that you use a good moisturizer every day, so you can replace the moisture you lose from washing and everyday life. You also want to keep it from sun damage by making sure you apply sunscreen. It is particularly important in the summer when the sun is at its brightest and most damaging.

Work on Your Hair
Your hair can suffer just like other areas of your body, not only can it get dry, it can also split and become brittle. If your hair is like that, then you need to treat it with some care and help it to regain its luster. One way is to cut off any split ends as they are no longer any use, you should then think about adding something to make your hair stronger. Adding something such as castor oil will help to give you a shinier look and replace some of the natural oils in your hair and scalp.

Photo by Pete Bellis

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Paola Ramirez

Paola Ramirez

Managing Editor at Chispa Magazine
Based out of beautiful and sunny Miami, Paola Ramirez has been involved in the journalism industry for 12 years now. As one of our Managing Editors, she is our go-to-girl for fact-checking and discovering what is new and trending. Her passion of beauty, health, fitness, and fashion is what turns on her "Chispa"!

Paola Ramirez

Based out of beautiful and sunny Miami, Paola Ramirez has been involved in the journalism industry for 12 years now. As one of our Managing Editors, she is our go-to-girl for fact-checking and discovering what is new and trending. Her passion of beauty, health, fitness, and fashion is what turns on her "Chispa"!