Last week, Fukuoka was extremely hot, but the weather is finally starting to feel more autumnal—or rather, it seems we might skip autumn altogether and transition straight into winter. As the weather cools and we layer up, it’s easy to lose sight of our body shape. Let’s give ourselves a little nudge to stay mindful!
So, let’s begin the ✨Beauty✨ Diet from the start of next week! Why not join me?
Food, Exercise, and Skincare
By
tackling these three areas step by step, we’ll establish beauty- and health-friendly habits in just one week. Plus, your knowledge will grow along the way!
Monday
It’s the start of a new week! For many, it’s also the first day back to work.
The
keyword for today is
‘warm-up’.
Don’t feel like you need to go all out—this is just a warm-up. But it’s important to stretch properly and loosen up where it’s needed.
Exercise
Today’s focus is on stretching the hip and shoulder joints.
Morning: When you wake up, stretch your leg out to the side while lying in bed and gently roll your hip joint like a log to loosen it.
Evening: Relax your shoulder joints. Place your palms together in a prayer pose, keeping your elbows touching. Raise your hands as high as possible, then release and rotate them outward in a circular motion before returning to the prayer pose. Repeat this as much as feels comfortable.
Diet
If your morning is rushed, it’s fine to skip breakfast.
But
if you can, have a banana—it’s the best choice! Bananas are a stress-relieving food, making them perfect for a potentially gloomy Monday.
For
lunch and dinner, eat whatever you like! Today is all about taking it easy. However, try to finish dinner at least two hours before bedtime.
Skincare
Add a cheekbone massage to your cleansing or moisturising routine.
This
promotes blood flow to your skin, ensuring nutrients reach every corner.
Does pressing the sides of your nose feel a bit sore? That’s a sign of tension, which can lead to smile lines or elongate your face shape. Gently massage up and down in this area.
How does that sound? Can you manage Monday?
It’s easier than you expected, right? Starting with small, manageable steps is key to long-term success. One step at a time!
Summary:
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Morning hip stretch and evening shoulder stretch.
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A banana in the morning, dinner at least 2 hours before bed.
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Cheekbone massage during skincare.
Got it? Don’t forget to buy a banana the day before!
Tuesday
Now it’s time to make a little effort. But effort is most effective when paired with imagination. Visualise your more beautiful self, focusing on each body part as you go.
Exercise
Today, incorporate an ab exercise—either after waking up or before bed. It’s a simple workout you can do in bed.
Lie on your back and raise your legs to a 90-degree angle. Focus on your deep abdominal muscles as you slowly lower your legs toward the floor while exhaling. If keeping your knees bent is
easier, that’s fine! For a greater challenge, keep your legs straight.
Imagine
your toned stomach as you do this…
Afterwards, don’t forget yesterday’s stretches. Gradually add new elements each day.
Diet
How about a different fruit for breakfast today? If you don’t like cold foods, a fruit jam is fine too.
For lunch and dinner, include three seasonal vegetables. Cooking at home is ideal, but eating out or convenience store options work too.
Here are some examples of seasonal vegetables:
Spring: Cabbage, bamboo shoots, onions
Summer: Tomatoes, bell peppers, aubergines
Autumn: Sweet potatoes, potatoes, pumpkins
Winter: Daikon radish, Chinese cabbage, leeks
As with Monday, try to finish dinner at least two hours before bedtime.
Skincare
In addition to the cheekbone massage, try a jaw joint massage. This can help with issues caused by clenching or grinding your teeth.
After massaging the sides of your nose, slide your fingers outward to your jaw joints (the points that move when you open and close your mouth). Hold these points gently and slide your lower jaw side to side five times.
Summary:
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Stretching and an ab workout.
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A different fruit in the morning, seasonal veggies for lunch and dinner, and finish dinner two hours before bed.
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Cheekbone massage plus jaw joint massage.
Are you feeling up to it?
Even if it feels simple, consistency is what matters. Let’s keep at it together!
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