Welcome back to the House of Goodness blog! In-between Smoky Lentil BBQs and salads with Mediterranean Quinoa, we couldn’t help but notice the plethora of ‘beach body ready’ posts, selfies and articles taking over our feeds. We get it. The sun’s shining and summer is here, who doesn’t want to look great? But who’s to say we aren’t all, already, ‘beach body ready’? Here’s how you can be yourself and feel beach body positive.

Full of Goodness are advocates of healthy bodies but also healthy minds. Instead of trying to keep up with those unrealistic ideals online, focus on feeling fresh this summer and take it from the ones that know how to be head and body strong! We’re talking clear minds and allowing nothing to cast a shadow over your blissful moments in the sun.  

The first step to feeling and looking great on the beach, in the garden, on holiday or at home is to forget the ‘beach body ready’ stereotype (put your phone down and stop over-analysing that ab-heavy Instagrammer)! What seems like the norm on social media is often the result of a full-time career at the gym and carefully selected filters. And there are lots of them, it’s easy to see how we can get caught up in this fantasised image. Real life isn’t like that. We have jobs, kids and are lucky to get a couple of sessions at the gym in our busy lifestyles so don’t feel bad! It’s time to re-define ‘normal’ and to start feeling good for doing you, and you only. Start by being confident in your own body and working as hard as you can to be healthy… meaning a balanced lifestyle!

As well as comparing yourself to others, there are other ways you can start feeling less like yourself, even after a good gym session. No wants post-workout pains when they’re trying to enjoy the sun. With good weather comes new healthy activities, such as swimming, hiking or an outdoor yoga session, and with Fit Kit’s post-workout shower gels you don’t have to worry. These ‘relief, while you wash’ gels are specially designed to improve your mood and rid you of any chafing, sore muscles or congestion pains. Even better, you won’t get that pre-workout dread because you’ll be in the right mindset with this pouch of natural ingredients, and smelling great as you head out! 

And, of course, when it comes to body positivity, there’s also food to consider. We think best when we’re eating the right stuff and its pretty clear that maintaining a balanced diet is the best way to achieve the best version of you. Our Full of Goodness pouches have been made to fill you up quicker, with all the nutrients and sources of fibre and protein you need for that day on the beach. You can even eat it cold and serve it up while your watching the waves. Get your creative, foodie juices flowing and try one of our recipes – it does us good to try new things too! 

So take a pledge with us to get ready for summer your way. Work hard in keeping your fitness up for your body health and not your body image. As long as you’re making the right decisions to eat right, build strength and keep a peaceful mindset then you’re officially (already) beach body ready. And we don’t even need a selfie to tell you that.