The beginning of the year is always the time when professionals make new resolutions to work out more often, lose a few pounds, and eat healthier. While I am all for people taking care of themselves and living a healthy lifestyle, I recommend that you don’t wait until you are 20 pounds lighter to begin investing in your image. Great opportunities can pass you by while you are waiting to be your ideal weight.
Here are 5 great tips to get you into action today and create an illusion that you look 20 pounds thinner in the 2 minutes it takes you to get dressed:
1) Pay attention to vertical lines. These lines in seams, pinstripes, and piping tend to draw the viewer’s eye up and down, making you appear taller and thinner.
2) Steer clear of bulky fabrics like boucle and heavy wools which tend to add a few pounds to your frame. You want more refined wools and fabrics to slim down your silhouette.
3) Keep embellishments to a minimum. Just like heavy fabrics, articles of clothing with a lot of embellishment and details hanging all over you add pounds and it can attract the viewer’s eye to the very area you are trying to camouflage.
4) To instantly appear more slender, try wearing the same hue from head to toe. For instance, wear shades of blue from a mid-tone blue in the upper body to a dark navy on the bottom half. This technique minimizes contrast between the two colors, so the eye doesn’t stop when the two tones meet.
5) Don’t wear clothes that are too large or too small. Find a great tailor that can take an “off the rack” look and make it look custom made. Everyone needs to have a tailor who knows how to just drape the silhouette to make you appear slimmer. Clothes that are too big add pounds, and when you are trying to squeeze into tight fitting clothes you appear to weigh more than you actually do.
Think about these five tips when you go shopping the next time. Stores will put out the latest trends, but you need to shop for the lines, fabrics and fittings that work just for you.
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How much weight a person needs to lose for it to be noticeable is also subjective as it depends on your frame and starting body mass index, according to Guzman. On average, a 15 to 20-pound loss (approximately 2 to 5 percent of your starting body weight) is enough to notice "significant changes in your body," he said.
Opt for a deep-colored blouse and dark pants with thin vertical pinstripes instead. When you wear a flattering shade like black, not only will you look thinner, you'll also feel more at ease with your body and move with the confidence of a beauty queen.
In general, A-line dresses, empire waist dresses, and wrap dresses are the most flattering. And remember…you can always add a belt to create the shape you want!
Carrying an extra 20 pounds can have a noticeable impact on your body, and you may feel a range of physical and emotional effects throughout the day. Here are some potential sensations you might experience: Increased fatigue: Carrying extra weight can make you feel more tired and fatigued throughout the day.
Overweight or obese individuals: A weight gain of 10-20 pounds can be very noticeable [1]. Muscle mass: People with more muscle mass may not notice small weight gains as much as those with less muscle mass.
A pound of lean muscle mass and a pound of body fat tissue might weigh the same, but they take up different amounts of space. This means that muscle and fat may look the same on the scale, but they'll look different on your body.
Losing 20 pounds is a big accomplishment that can help you feel stronger, faster, and fitter, as well as reduce the appearance of body fat and belly fat. If losing 20 pounds is on your list of weight loss goals, establishing the weight loss plan that's right for you will define your success or failure.
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