The countdown to swimsuit season has begun: you have two weeks to feel good in your swimsuit. Yet the mirror isn’t exactly your friend right now: a little tummy peeking over your shorts, thighs that are a touch too ‘comfortable’, a flat behind… Take charge, nothing is out of reach! So how do you get a dream body, or at least get a little closer to one, in so little time? Here are 7 tips to help you along: go easy on yourself, get moving, treat yourself to a massage, drink well, cut back on excess, de-stress and eat a balanced diet. Everything you need to look after your figure in just two weeks, without piling on the pressure!
Tip #1: stop being so hard on yourself!
- Stop the self-criticism: there’s no point telling yourself that ‘it’s all your fault’, or that you shouldn’t have had that second slice of chocolate cake yesterday. Focus instead on becoming a better version of yourself. Without a positive mindset, nothing is possible!
- Stop comparing yourself to others: let go of heavily retouched images. Those perfect bodies simply don’t exist in real life!
- Play to your strengths: your waist is a little thicker than you’d like? Perhaps, but your bust is absolutely stunning!
- Set realistic goals: if you’re a size 16, it’s unlikely you’ll fit into a size 8 in two weeks without putting your health at risk. Aim instead to feel more comfortable in your body, rather than fixating on a number that means very little!
Tip #2: get moving!
There’s no secret: to look after your figure in two weeks, you’re going to have to get active! Exercise is the essential ingredient for feeling good in your body. So:
- Choose a sport you actually enjoy: if you force yourself to run when you hate it, you’ll give up before you’ve even started, and you can say goodbye to your dream body!
- Commit to 2–3 longer sessions per week, of at least 40 minutes each: build a habit of endurance sessions, whether that’s running, walking, swimming or cycling.
- Don’t underestimate the small efforts: a gentle walk after dinner, taking the stairs instead of the lift, pacing while on the phone, walking the dog. It might not seem like much, but these small daily habits count towards your figure too!
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Tip #3: massage yourself!
Build a feel-good moment into your routine, one that’s all about you. Daily self-massage helps you relax, reconnect with your body and learn to love it. What’s more, a few clever massage tools can keep you company over these two weeks:
- The iconic cupping massage cup, which needs no introduction: a daily massage (just 3 minutes per area) will help you take a relaxing moment to reconnect with your body. The suction effect of the cup replicates a pinch-and-roll massage, a timeless body massage classic.
- The vibrating massage device, the ultimate massage companion for your trouble spots, which targets them through high-frequency vibrations.
The cupping tool that replicates pinching and rolling, 3 minutes per zone
- The professionals' technique, at home: you lift, glide, and release, and the tool grips the skin fold like a manual pinching and rolling
- Soft silicone that fits thighs, buttocks, stomach, and arms
- 3 minutes per zone, every day, always with a massage oil so the tool glides
The cordless massager: 2 900 rotations per minute to stimulate your skin
- A deep mechanical massage: rotations and vibrations, up to 2 900 turns per minute, knead the skin on your thighs, stomach, arms and bottom
- 2 complementary heads: the ball head kneads deep down, then the wave head smooths and tones the surface
- 5 intensity levels on a touchscreen, a blue light, cordless and quiet
Tip #4: drink up!
But choose wisely! Water, of course: it’s exactly what your body needs. Aim for 1.5 to 2 litres of water a day, a simple habit to build into your routine.
Above all, go easy on alcohol, which is often packed with sugar. The same goes for fizzy drinks, flavoured waters and shop-bought beverages, which are often high in added sugars that aren’t always easy to spot.
Your morning coffee is perfectly fine. Tea (green tea, ideally) and herbal infusions are also great choices. For a little variety, you can also turn to our dietary supplement.
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Tip #5: cut out the excess!
Say no to late nights, snacking and junk food. For a dream body, you need to:
- Sleep! We can’t say it enough: at night, the body recovers. You have everything to gain from a good night’s sleep!
- Cut out unnecessary snacking! Whether it’s the result of skipped or unbalanced meals (which trigger cravings), stress or emotional eating, these little slip-ups are worth keeping in check if you want to look after your figure.
- Say goodbye to junk food! Forget fast food entirely! Loaded with salt, sugar and trans fats, it doesn’t do your body many favours.
Tip #6: de-stress!
Stress doesn’t sit well with your resolutions: high levels of everyday stress often knock your good habits off course. Here’s why:
- Stress disrupts healthy habits and good resolutions, paving the way for temptation
- Stress can trigger emotional eating — and the emotional snacking that comes with it
So, if you want to look after yourself over these two weeks, you’ll need to learn to breathe, slow down, rest and get some fresh air. You might also consider a daily session of yoga and meditation, to help restore your inner calm!
Tip #7: eat a balanced diet!
Here we go. You saw this one coming, didn’t you? Looking after your figure also comes down to what’s on your plate. Above all, don’t skip meals: hunger is likely to catch up with you at the next one. Instead, opt for a balanced approach to eating, where every food has its rightful place. In particular:
- Favour home cooking: you know exactly what goes into it.
- Eat vegetables freely, fruit in moderation, and bring plenty of colour to your plate! Your body needs fibre, vitamins, minerals and trace elements.
- Choose lean proteins (poultry, fish) and plant-based proteins (pulses) to add variety to your meals.
- Don’t skip carbohydrates: opt for complex carbs, ideally earlier in the day.
A dream body in two weeks: our verdict
Two weeks isn’t long. It’s not enough time to completely transform your figure, and no tip will do the work for you. It is, however, the perfect moment to start new habits: moving more, sleeping better, drinking water, balancing your plate and taking time for a massage.
Our advice: don’t try to do everything at once. Pick a few tips that suit you, stick to them every day, then add a few more. A dream body has nothing to do with an airbrushed magazine cover: it’s your body, feeling more at ease in its own skin, with habits you’ll want to keep long after the summer.
One final thought:
Never forget that a dream body is a healthy body — one that makes you feel good in your own skin. When you’re happy, your body will be too!
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a dream body?
There’s no one-size-fits-all recipe. Start with the tips that feel easiest to stick to day to day, then gradually add the others, building habits you’ll want to keep.
How can I get a dream body without depriving myself?
There’s no need to skip meals: hunger is likely to catch up with you at the next one. Focus instead on a balanced approach to eating, with home cooking, plenty of vegetables, poultry, fish or pulses, and complex carbs, ideally earlier in the day. And your morning coffee is still allowed!
Which sport is best for a dream body?
The one you enjoy! Running, walking, swimming or cycling: what matters is sticking to 2–3 longer sessions a week and adding small everyday efforts, such as taking the stairs or walking while on the phone. You’ll find all the details in Tip #2.
What if I have a medical condition?
If you have a medical condition, are pregnant or are on any medication, speak to your GP or another healthcare professional before changing your diet or taking up exercise again. A dream body is, above all, a body you feel good in.
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