Summer Sexy Starts With You

Memorial Day marks the official beginning of summer although the summer does not come upon us until June 21st.

Isn’t it funny how we get that first good warm sunny day and think about getting ourselves “summer” ready? Summer ready means different things to different people but the common thread about getting ready is how we are going to look in our bathing suit, shorts, and sleeveless tops or dresses.

I don’t know about you but the month of May in San Antonio, Texas has been the hottest in years.  We hit 100-degree consecutive temps throughout the month.  Normally in May, it is in the 70s and 80s and we may not hit 100 until August. So, without a crystal ball, getting ready for summer like weather was impossible.  May is normally the month that is used to get ready for those 90-degree weather days in June and July but this year, not so much. 

Getting ready for the summer months in my younger days used to look like a harsh diet and exercise so I can look my best in my swimming suit, shorts, and sun dresses. Shedding the winter hibernation foods in order to look my summer sexiest.  Today, my summer sexy takes on another meaning.  At almost 63, I want to feel my best before I strive to look a certain way in my clothes.  My summer sexy starts with me. 

There is a saying “you don’t have to get ready if you stay ready” and this is how I look at every season and every situation. I continue to work with a trainer and eat healthy throughout the year so there is not this mad dash to summer.  I also am realistic and know that my 33-year-old summer sexy is not the same as my 63-year-old summer sexy and I am so ok with that. 

If you do the things to be healthy every day of the year and not to be a certain size or for an event, there will be no getting ready when that invitation to that summer party or beach vacation presents itself. 

Eating heathy daily, exercising, and staying hydrated keep you ahead of the game. Again, keep in mind as we get older our bodies are going to change that is just a given and how you view “sexy” starts with you. Be kind to yourself and how you view this new you.  You will be surprised how wonderful this phase of your life can be.