Whether you're on vacation or at your local swimming lake, you want to feel good, of course. But what do you do when you're standing in the changing room in a bikini and can only find reason to complain? Moooment. You do know that a cold skylight automatically turns women's skin into the purest moonscape? And that you always look rounder in the mirror than in 3D real life? Exactly. Nevertheless, if you really want to, you can of course tweak a little here and there and treat yourself to a beauty program. If only because taking care of yourself also helps your relationship with your own body. An insider tip from psychology: caress your curves gently, like a baby's head. Because your curves are you. And that's a good thing. Now it's time to relax.

Move a little: Fitness for your stomach, legs and bottom

You haven't made it to the gym that often? No wonder, it's summer after all. You can easily incorporate a few effective exercise sessions for a beautiful figure into your everyday life: Ride your bike to work in the morning, or get off one stop before and walk the rest of the way. Always take the stairs instead of the elevator, walk over to your colleague instead of calling, or lift your calves while brushing your teeth in the evening. These are all effective ways of integrating some sport into your daily routine. Have you booked a club vacation with an entertainment program? Great! Then you can take a few courses on site during your vacation - it's fun and you'll feel great afterwards.

Eat healthily: Reduce fat and sugar

Ahealthy and balanced diet is also part of the last-minute beauty program. The secret weapon for a defined, fit beach body is low-fat protein. This is found in fish, lean meat (poultry), eggs, quark, soy products and pulses. When eating, the basic rule is: enjoy consciously, don't starve yourself. There should be at least three meals a day. Either reduce carbohydrates or opt for wholesome products with lots of fiber, which are definitely the better choice. Also keep an eye on your total calorie intake per day and try to limit yourself here a few weeks before the vacation. Also avoid sugary foods as much as possible, especially in the evening. No, it's not that difficult, there are so many great alternatives right now - pineapple, melon, cherries or berries of all kinds. Not only do they have a high water content, they also have an antioxidant effect and are therefore little anti-ageing helpers from the inside. If the ice cream parlor on the corner tempts you with frozen delicacies when the temperatures are high: treat yourself to a scoop. But go for the ice cream in a tub (this will save you the calories of the cone) and choose varieties such as lemon or yoghurt - they have a lower fat content than their creamy counterparts and are also much more refreshing.

Trick(ing) yourself into beauty: creams, care & co.

One of the oldest pieces of beauty wisdom: a tan makes you look slimmer. But please, please don't go to the solarium. The highly concentrated UV-A light from sunbeds is not healthy for your skin. It causes wrinkles and can cause skin cancer. Reach for a self-tanner, a spray tan or a lotion with a gentle shine effect - this will conjure up a vacation complexion in no time at all. It's sandal season: your feet get a lot of attention. They are grateful for a little attention. Electric pedicure devices are now also available for home use, which is much cheaper than going to a professional salon. Paint your nails in a bright, cheerful summer color - it's a lot of fun. For those who don't (yet) dare to wear a bikini: this year, swimsuits are also super trendy and score points with many great cuts that allow you to show off the shapes you are particularly proud of. If you like, you can help your stomach, legs and arms with firming creams. These contain active ingredients such as caffeine or hyaluronic acid, which help the body to break down fat. And they make the skin very soft and smooth. Then apply a smudge-proof and waterproof lip gloss and the vacation can begin.