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And here she is dressed up: why it's better to dress up for the holiday than to lose weight
Before the New Year holidays on the Internet is especially relevant request about what diets urgently help to get rid of extra pounds. Even a few days before the celebration, women do not lose hope to fit into a beautiful, but narrow dress. Is it realistic to become slimmer in record time, how to disguise the shortcomings of the figure with the help of clothes and what techniques help to look younger and more spectacular - in the material "Izvestia".
Extra pounds
Many people tend to postpone preparations for the New Year's celebration to the last moment in the hope of a miracle. Associate Professor of the Department of Dietetics of the Russian Biotechnology University (ROSBIOTECH) Anastasia Lebedeva is skeptical about the fact that you can quickly lose weight for the holiday, as some beauty bloggers claim.
- Such "advice" is given without taking into account the individual characteristics of the body and can cause serious harm to health. Sharp dietary restrictions can lead to a deficiency of micronutrients and vitamins, slow metabolism and even digestive problems," warns Anastasia Lebedeva.
From the scientist's point of view, if you follow a balanced diet and sufficient physical activity, then, for example, for a month you can achieve a moderate weight loss - from 1 to 4 kg. But the correction of body weight for three days or a week will be associated more with fluid loss, not with a reduction in fat mass.
- In order to look beautiful and taut, it is important to focus on a balanced diet and physical activity. Reduce swelling and remove excess water from the body will help foods rich in potassium: bananas, spinach, avocado. You should also reduce the amount of salt in the diet, - says Anastasia Lebedeva.
According to the expert, for the sake of beauty and health, you need to make sure you eat enough protein - it will help maintain muscle mass and skin tone. It is worth including in your diet products containing antioxidants (berries, citrus fruits, green tea). They promote cell renewal and give the skin a healthy appearance.
What size
Professional stylist, image consultant Alexandra Levitina does not see the point of buying outfits, if they require thinning on an emergency basis.
- Is it worth choosing a dress for another, abstract woman? - argues Alexandra Levitina. - Pick an outfit for the one you see in the mirror every day, with her unique face, physique and character: for yourself.
Valeria Malkova, a curator-teacher at the Fashion Factory School of Business Education and founder of the Community of Stylists, believes that if a woman really needs a strong motivation in gaining a dream figure, then buying a dress can be an incentive to get in good shape for New Year's Eve or another holiday.
- However, I recommend still choosing a dress that fits your current size to enjoy yourself, your outfit and your reflection in the mirror. Enjoy New Year's Eve to the fullest, and then promise yourself that now you will prepare for the holidays in advance, - advises Valeria Malkova.
Under the color of the face
Women, choosing an outfit, most often try to disguise such problem areas as protruding belly and full thighs. And someone is looking for magical flyhacks that help to draw attention away from the double chin and tired face.
- It is not correction that is important, but proportions, harmony of volumes and other nuances that create the image, " comments Alexandra Levitina. - There are no "problem moments" - there are peculiarities of the figure, with which it is important to be able to work competently, taking into account horizontal and vertical power lines, as well as possible accents.
One of the most uncomplicated and interesting stylistic techniques that help to visually reduce the tummy, sides and halife zone, the expert considers a clear shoulder line and the so-called unbuttoned contrasting second layer (for example, a black sweater and pants and a lighter jacket).
Valeria Malkova advises to choose a semi-fitted or loose silhouette, but avoid too voluminous things. They will not only not hide the tummy and hips, but can visually add volume.
- If we talk about prints and patterns on the fabric, you should give preference to vertical or diagonal lines - they will help to visually elongate the figure and hide its undesirable features, - explains Malkova.
Universal outfit
Most often Russians look for universal clothes for a festive occasion, so that they will be useful after the holiday.
- I recommend choosing an outfit in a minimalist style. For example, without accent decor, accessories or print, - suggests Alexandra Levitina. - Such a product will be an excellent basis for accents, which will just create a sense of festive and more expressive look. In the future, accessories can be changed, adjusting to the appropriateness of situations, and the outfit can be used for everyday occasions.
Image consultant advises to avoid inappropriate clothes, because a stylish image is not only beautiful clothes and accessories, but also the general context of the situation. For example, if it is expected to have to move a lot at a festive event, it is worth thinking carefully about the height of the heel, and avoiding outfits that are too tight. Inappropriateness creates not only emotional discomfort, but also bodily discomfort, the expert notes.
Valeria Malkova also believes that the outfit should correspond to the nature of the event - this is the key rule when preparing the image for the New Year's holiday.
- Regardless of whether you celebrate the celebration in the company of friends, at home, in the country or in a restaurant, it is important to match the atmosphere. Find out in advance where the event will be held, whether there will be an opportunity to change clothes, whether there is a certain theme of the party or dress code. And choose an outfit that will match the general mood, - comments Malkova.
Then the party will be comfortable, and the chosen clothes will allow a person to feel confident and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
Beauty secrets
On the eve of the holiday, women not only look meticulously at the scales, but also look critically at their reflection in the mirror. Anastasia Lebedeva is sure that there are no special tricks for a fresh and youthful appearance, which are available only to a select few.
- The secret of beauty and freshness is quite simple: a balanced diet, exercise, fresh air and quality rest. To maintain skin hydration, try to drink at least 1.5-2 liters of water a day. Do not overeat at main meals - it is better to add a few small healthy snacks during the day: nuts, fruit, yogurt,- suggests Lebedeva.
In addition to nutrition should take care of physical activity. Even light workouts or walks will help improve blood circulation and make a person more energetic and attractive, says the expert. And a good night's sleep will contribute to cell regeneration and improve the overall condition of the skin.
Alexandra Levitina believes that tired face can be refreshed with the help of suitable shades that will make the skin more even and visually give the whole portrait area an overall expressiveness. However, there is no single recommendation here, as the individual coloring of the appearance plays an important role. In order to play with style and color, the expert recommends to observe the techniques that designers demonstrate in the current season.
- To do this, you should refer to actual and high-quality visual sources: Prada shows (combination of calmer and accent colors), Tod's (play of moderate styles and volumes of upper and lower garments, as well as their harmony), - suggests Alexandra Levitina.
Of course, even the advice of designers will not give ready-made solutions, but in any case will allow you to stop the eye on what you like, emphasizes the expert.
- To refresh the face and make the oval more clear, in the portrait area choose a combination of light colors with deep or bright depending on your image as a whole, - says Valeria Malkova. - Such contrast will make the face more expressive and the skin rested.
Christmas tree ornament
If the feast promises to be abundant, Valeria Malkova advises to take care in advance that the clothes first of all to be comfortable. Lovers of eating, it is better to choose models with additional buttons or elastic elements, such as a stretch waistband. By the way, many brands now offer such solutions.
Nevertheless, it is better to refrain from overeating, so that the holiday did not become a test for health, and then would not have to think about diets again. Anastasia Lebedeva advises to limit the tasting of certain products at the New Year's table. For example, it should be remembered that salty snacks contribute to fluid retention, and this leads to edema. Sweets should also be avoided if possible, as excess sugar can cause sharp fluctuations in glucose levels, which worsens well-being. The expert reminds that alcohol is not only caloric, but can also lead to dehydration and swelling. It is better to refrain from too fatty and fried dishes - they are hard to digest and often cause discomfort in the stomach. Observe the rules of healthy eating should be after New Year's Eve, so that there is no risk of gaining extra pounds over the vacations.
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