Learn to Dance the Bloated Boogie

		There is nothing worse than the SEASON OF BLOAT.  It starts out with good intentions around Father’s Day and quickly turns into BBQ sauce, cheese, cupcakes and steak for three months with a bang up job ending at Labor Day where you binged yourself on booze and beer.
Now if it was’t bad enough that the SEASON OF BLOAT happens to be during the time of year when you are supposed to be tramping around in your itty bitty bikini, Mother
				Nature in the  majority of the US seems to be laughing at this time as well.
				Uggghhh HUMIDITY.  It makes you feel 10 pounds heavier than you are.  Your pits sweat. Your hair frizzes, and I swear, my feet grow a half size bigger.  I mean it is just ridiculous that this is a time when you are suppose to feel Sexy! Right?  Wrong.
This is a time where your closet becomes your enemy and you need to turn it around.
Here are some of my tips and tricks to surviving the SEASON OF BLOAT.  Next week we will focus on your closet and how to turn the Bloat Blues to a Boogie, but for today here are some broad strokes to get you started:
	1.)  IT’S ALL ABOUT THE BATHING SUIT...   Be true to your shape and how you feel.  Sometimes it isn’t about weight or size, but about your mood and what you see in the mirror.  Every body is beautiful and you have to exploit what you’ve got and give yourself options.  I always keep three suits on hand.
	A sexy one piece, a two piece halter that covers my midsection, and a two piece.  Depending on my mood or weight, I choose the suit appropriately so I am not left crying before the beach.
2.) HAVE FUN WITH YOUR COVER UP!   I have a sexy black halter dress that is cotton that I converted into a beach cover up.
s  Get a great sarong.  I have like six.  I even have two that can be worn in the water.  I love them!
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	3.)  ACCESSORIZE!    When I am feeling gross I put on the biggest and best jewelry I own. Not only do I get compliments, sometimes it helps me step away from myself.  Bright colored earrings and layered necklaces are key.
4.)  USE THE FRIZZ.  BIG FRIZZY HAIR IS HOT! The higher your hair, the smaller your face will look.  And it looks so glamorous. 5.)  HYDRATE! Sleep with a glass of lemon water by your bed and chug it as soon as you get up.  It helps you feel refreshed and is a jump start on a sticky day.  I also chug one before I go to bed to help detoxify myself.
6.)  Start and end your day with a 5 minute I AM FABULOUS talk. Literally wake up, light a candle and stare at the flame repeating 5 things that are amazing about you.  Do this again before you go to sleep.  I promise you will feel sexier and you will be surprised how much better you feel.
			7.)  LIP GLOSS IS YOUR FRIEND!           Listen ladies you cannot keep up with the eye makeup in the heat but lips are easy to apply and can make you feel sexy.  Summer is the time you should experiment and try bright fun colors.
Cheers to air conditioned nights!   KK

Comments

[Grace]

Yes lip gloss!!and don't forget some cute flip flops with a nice pedi...makes every foot look fabulous, despite the bloat

[lisa]

I HAVE BEEN HERE!!!
kk when I read your blogs it is like talking to my bff!

[Judy]

Kara
Love your tip on the lemon water for detoxifying.. GOING TO KEEP SOME BY MY BED!Uplifting thought to do some positive meditation for self...am also going to incorporate that into my day. Thank You!

[Carol]

Love the tips! Follow these and you'll never have an icky day at the beach. It took me years to figure it out, but I totally agree - every girl definitely needs a few bathing suits (for those days when you're feeling not-so-fabulous-looking but you still wanna soak in some rays at the beach!) As for the cover-up - I'm heading out now to get one. ;0)