Lose weight to look good?

“I need to lose weight before I can look good?” 

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Some people mistook Image Consultant as someone who can help them lose weight to fit into those nice clothes.  Yes, there are consultants whose expertise is in nutrition and they help you to lose weight in a healthy way.  However, as an Image Consultant whose expertise is in Dressing and Etiquette, we accept our clients as what they are physically.  We believe that every shape is beautiful and you just need to use the appropriate dressing techniques on the right body to bring out its best! 

There are techniques for camouflaging flabby arms, big tummy, thick waist, unflattering thighs, short legs etc.  Even the men have their problems such as long body/short legs, thick neck and beer belly.  The list is endless and you will be surprise at the results you get by taking that small step in using appropriate techniques on yourself!  Once you learnt the techniques  from the Consultants, you will be able to manage most problem areas you will face in your lifetime!

Losing weight is a personal goal and an expectation that a certain look is ideal.  You would have heard the phrase “Big is Beautiful” or others commenting “I like my curves” or “I will lose my boobs if I lose weight”.  Not everyone sees skinny as beautiful and not everyone is born with that slim physique.  Even with an hourglass bodyshape, that person would also have flaws that she may have to camouflage without you realizing it.  We have read about models trying to be even skinnier and eventually lose their life because of it.  Even being slim or skinny, different people have different definitions of what’s slim or what’s skinny!

So don’t lose weight just because people tell you so.  Do it because you want to or for your health!  Most importantly, the inner confidence you exude will speak more than how slim or how pretty you are!  You become charismatic!  So be proud of how you look, embrace it and work on it to bring out your best!

About the Author : Sherrine Teoh is the Principal Image Consultant with Image and You Consultancy.  She runs regular training for corporations and institutions as well as Individual Consultations on Personal Grooming, Dressing and Social Etiquette.  She is also Mrs Singapore Queen of Hope 2012, Mrs Asia International All Nations 2012 and Mrs Photogenic 2012 (Mrs Asia International).