1:03 pm Tuesday, 13th August, 2019
While summer, or "skin season," to the bold, certainly requires less clothing at BBQs, patio brunches, pool parties, beach parties, boat parties, party parties and the like, it doesn't necessarily mean you should work yourself up about getting in shape - at least not more than usual.
Magazines and online articles will tell you all about the fad diets you should be doing, or drill a loose seven pounds in seven-day exercise plan for that perfect beach body... but in truth, it's all a load of bollocks.
Which is why we're saying what no one else will: you don't need a summer body. And here are some reasons why…
Confidence Is Attractive
All of the major media outlets that tell us in some form or another that in order to be confident we need to be skinny or packing a six-pack are liars. There I said it. Sure, some people who are fit are extremely confident, but that does not mean they are the only ones who are. No matter what your body type is, be confident, it is the most attractive thing anyone can have!
There Are 4 Seasons In Year, Not Just Summer
Referring to your temporary physical self as a "summer body" is a horrible mindset. What about the other nine months of the year? If you do indeed plan on working out harder or exclusively for the months of June, July, and August, and finally achieve this ever-so-desirable body, why not keep it past September 22nd? Unless there is some "summer body" expiration date we're not aware of, the same body that you worked so hard to achieve for the summer can look equally as hot for the remaining three months—even if it's under some overpriced parka. Not only is it smarter (and saner) to maintain a consistent level of fitness year-round, it's healthier.
Internal > External
Is "it's what's on the inside" too cliché? Doesn't matter... we're using it, anyway. Let's face it, our eyes are going to take us to what's attractive, and we can't help it. But let's remember, that's only the beginning. Yes, they might be able to take a tequila shot out of your perfectly framed belly button, but let's be real—at some point, you’re going to have to engage in some sort of conversation, and that's where the real connection happens.
In Short
- Working out is hard - skip the sweaty gym sessions and get outdoors for a bit of fun in the sun ;-)
- Everybody's body is different. - You can't change the way you were born, and all of us are shaped a little different; that's life.
- A "summer bod" is just a societal construct. - Don't let society control the way you think of yourself.
- Lastly - You can just wear sunglasses and block the haters.
So let's get rid of the term "summer body" once and for all. That same energy/motivation can inspire us to keep that body for all the seasons, whether it's visible or not.
Go have some fun, that's what summer is really all about.
