hot girl summer: a term used to define girls being unapologetically themselves, having fun, loving
yourself, and doing YOU. a trend that first was popularized in 2019 by rapper megan thee stallion,
the hot girl simmer phenomenon has sparked a motivation worldwide for women (and men) to work
and focus on themselves in preparation for the summer. megan says that being a hot girl is about
being unapologetically YOU, having fun, being confident, living YOUR truth, being the life of
the party, etc. this goes against the regular societal trope where the bachelor lifestyle is
glorified, while women are forced to fear the judgement and criticism that will come with a
similar lifestyle, such as entertaining others, dressing a certain way, or having a voice. As
years and summers pass by, the term has inevitably changed, with its meaning changing between
person to person. However sometimes the added pressure of looking “bikini ready” may affect
our mental health in the process. Here’s where healthy girl summer comes in... what if this
summer was the most transformational one of your life - not just physically, but also mentally and
spiritually. After all, in one study published in the European Journal of Social Psychology,
they say that it only takes 66 days to change a habit and ultimately, change your life. welcome
to the ultimate guide to having a healthy girl summer.
how many times have you been afraid to do something just because you’re afraid of people judging you and thinking that you’d be cringey.
maybe you’ve always wanted to start a youtube channel, but was afraid of the bullying that comes
with it. maybe you’re feeling really motivated to start running, but you’re embarrassed of your
pace or pedestrians mentally criticizing you. how many times have you wanted to go to a restaurant
but was too scared to go alone? I know I was afraid of going to the gym for the longest time
because I didn’t want to feel judged by others. truthfully, if you’re not hurting anyone then what
you do shouldn’t matter to others- their negative beliefs of you is more of a representation of
themselves and their own insecurities rather than you. you’re out there in the heat running
or walking, even if you walk at the slowest pace ever, that's still infinitely times faster than those who
are sitting on the couch. the same applies to your own mindset; don’t judge others just doing their best.
it’s not a surprise that 95% of diets fail, yet so many people start them when summer season hits to
get that “bikini bod”. the reality is, trying to change your whole life overnight just isn’t going
to happen for most of us, and instead it will just leave us defeated.
many people who "look" healthy or seem healthier on the outside might not actually truly be healthy on the inside.
instead, I like to start small and change your habits and mindset instead of reverting to a
crash diet. when you do small changes to add or take away, I find that it leads to long term
results. telling yourself you absolutely CANNOT have chocolate or ice cream like a lot of diets do
only makes me, personally, crave it more. instead, it’s okay to have things in moderation,
but also focus on all the things that you can ADD more to your life. this includes delicious healthy
new recipes, enjoying a fresh new smoothie, or appreciating your body for what it CAN do.
stop looking at foods in black and white; healthy and unhealthy. an apple can be a healthy snack,
but not if it’s covered in caramel and chocolate. on the other hand, pizza are generally regarded as an
unhealthy food but can be added to a regular meal or made healthier by adding some veggies on top.
I remember when I was eating horribly every single day; XL pizzas, donuts, and sugary drinks... I felt so
terrible not only internally but also externally. The lethargic feeling that followed every meal was not
worth the enjoyment in the moment. Eventually, when you change the foods you consume, you
won’t even want to eat unhealthy food and greasy foods anymore anyways. And if you do decide to eat them
once in a while, you won’t feel guilty because you know that’s not your everyday lifestyle.
begin with healthy habits such as incorporating veggies/fruits to every meal and drink a glass of
water every morning. Anyways, I could go on and on about this, but let’s move on to the next section.
so in this look good feel good section, I have three subsections. or four... I have a bunch of... I have four subsections
it can’t believe it took me this long to figure this out but the number that the size
says on the clothing does not matter. I think back and remember the phase previously where I would
try to squeeze into ill-fitting clothes just because I wanted to fit into that size.
or alternatively, I had a bunch of clothes from years ago and I would continue to try to wear them
as if I was still that size. I know it’s so hard to accept that things might not fit you anymore,
but it’s important to realize that sizes are irrelevant and just wear and buy things that
are fitting and flattering to your body right now. on the same topic of wardrobe,
I know i’m not the only one who’s style definitely suffered during the pandemic. like
if you watch my previous videos I literally wear an oversized sweater, old t shirt, and
sweatpants in the majority of them just because we were so locked up. find new inspirations through
pinterest or instagram, watch outfit idea videos, explore and experiment with styles
even if you don’t think it’s very mainstream. you don’t even have to limit yourself to one ‘style’.
sometimes I really just wanna dress like a fairy princess like olivia rodrigo, and other times I
wanna dress like an edgy queen like mai pham. you can thrift, shop online, or even do clothing swaps
with your friends.
sometimes i put on makeup and I literally think I look worse than when I started because I’m so bad at it lol.
like, i literally go back to my old pictures sometimes and literally cringe
WHY DID I DRAW MY EYEBROWS SO THICK
like why did no one tell me i looked like that.
anyways we all go through rough phases like that. I usually look for people and influencers who
have similar features as me, and see what makeup suits them. find an everyday makeup routine that
enhances your natural features; often times less is more, especially in the blazing summer heat.
sometimes we get so caught up in all the *extras* like hair masks, bubble baths, and face peels,
that we forget to master the true fundamentals; brushing twice a day and flossing at least.
mouthwash if you wanna go crazy. I know when you’re a child, your parents
always nag you to brush your teeth and floss... and now
I’m going to nag you. you only have one set of adult teeth and you can’t ever go back. I
know we see people on tiktok all the time who get veneers and crowns but not only are those
extremely expensive and definitely out of our budget lol, they damage your teeth forever.
one in four adults in the US have untreated tooth decay; you do not want to be a part of that statistic
I’ll be the first to tell you that taking care of your skin can be really tough. I’ve
gone through many phases with my skin from acne, to dryness, to redness. take a bit of time really
research what you need for your skin. in order to get to where I am today with my skin, although
it isn’t perfect, instead of reading articles or reviews, I went to forums like reddit’s skincare
addiction and read real-life stories of people with similar skin issues. that way, there’s no
hidden affiliate links or advertisements that you might see on blogs. no matter how your skin is,
an important part of everyone’s skincare routine should include sunscreen or a moisturizer with
SPF in the mornings. It’s not a secret that UV rays from the sun or artificial light sources like
tanning beds can cause premature aging of the skin like wrinkles, leathery skin, solar elastosis,
and cancer. this holds true even if you’re not planning on going outside that day or even in
the winter. SPF stands for sun protection factor. a sunscreen with SPF 30 will protect you from
around 96.7% of UV rays, whereas SPF 50 means protection from 98% of UV rays. Anything beyond
SPF 50 makes very little difference in terms of risk of sun damage and no sunscreens offer 100%
of protection. You also want to look for sunscreens that say “broad spectrum” which
protects against both UVA and UVB rays (UVC rays are absorbed by earth’s atmosphere, so you dont need to worry about those).
when you think of working out what first comes to mind? maybe it’s a woman with washboard
abs lifting heavy weights, or squatting at the gym. maybe its someone wearing matching sports
bras and shorts running a half marathon without a sweat. I don’t know about you guys, but sometimes
these activities don’t seem too appealing. the reality is, working out isn’t just running and
weights. working out is so much more; it can be playing soccer with friends, doing pilates,
or even putting on your favourite playlist and going on a hot girl walk. of course, the first
and most important thing is identifying your own personal goals and alter your workout routine to
fit those goals. but for most of us, the place to start is just to find workouts we like and to
build a routine to stay consistent. how many times have we jumped into a youtube workout
program that has an hour or two of workouts six times a week? eventually after one or two weeks,
I don’t know about you but I get completely burnt out and I don’t even enjoy the workouts.
two years ago my youtube recommendations were flooded with people showing two week before and
afters and showing dramatic results... but that view can be extremely toxic. it’s better to
stick with a consistent workout regiment that will make you feel good inside and out. people
always tell me to drop my workout routine but honestly, it changes all the time. the MOST
important thing to me always is just being consistent no matter what the exercise is,
being realistic with my goals, and giving my body adequate amount of time to rest and stretch.
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if you have any tips down below, definitely let me know. and....
it's gonna be the best summer ever. okay byeeee muah :*