Tips for a better butt
It seems like we are suddenly living in a loot-centric society. I thought the whole booty glorification thing would happen when J-lo & Puffy split up, but Beyonce’s booty shake has kept the bottom on top! The low rises get lower and lower and the buns get bigger, either surgically (for $ 4,250 per cheek) or temporarily (Walter Drake padded panties $ 15.99 www.catalogcity.com). America’s mainstream is trying to increase what many of us have been trying to minimize for years. Here are some tips to improve the background:
Shape your “assets”
3 proven exercises to strengthen, tone and shape your butt:
Squats
Stand up straight with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart. Point your toes out. Spread your hands and keep your arms extended in front of you.
Bend your knees and lower your butt to the floor (Imagine you are trying to sit in a low chair). Pause when your thighs are parallel to the floor. Put your feet on the floor and begin to stand up straight.
Repeat 10-15 times.
Lunges
Stand up straight with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart. Point your toes forward. Take a giant step back with one foot. Place your hands on your hips to help balance.
Slowly bend the knee of the front leg. Your back knee will begin to lower toward the ground. Pause when your back knee is parallel and about 6 inches off the floor. Press the front foot against the floor and begin to stretch both legs.
Repeat 10-15 times. Take a minute off. Do 10-15 reps with the opposite leg. Repeat as you wish.
Buttkickers
Get on all four hands and knees in contact with the ground. Gently lift one foot off the ground.
With your leg raised keeping your knee bent, lift your foot over your butt. Hold and squeeze for 2 seconds. Lower slowly and repeat 15 times.
Perform this exercise on each leg twice.
Go to buttexcercises.com for step-by-step instructions and images.
Shake A Tailfeather
Donna Richardson, “30 Days to Slim Thighs” available at donnarichardson.com and amazon.com or the tried and true “Buns of Steel” available at most local libraries, Blockbuster or amazon.com $ 15.00.
Soft as a baby’s butt
After toning and shaping your butt, don’t forget to smooth and smooth. If neglected, funds can get bumpy. Remember to exfoliate at least twice a week to remove dead skin cells that can build up and cause dry, flaky skin, discoloration, and / or bumps. A good body scrub to try is Neutrogena Body Clear Body Scrub with Salicylic Acid available at Target $ 5.49. Moisten with a non-greasy moisturizer, as some buttocks on the body are prone to acne. Eucerin is an effective but non-greasy moisturizer.
Stretch marks the stain
It is said that having stretch marks or not is a matter of genetics. There are many products that claim to remove stretch marks, but there is no medical evidence that these topical creams actually work. Products containing tretinoin cream (Retin-A, Renova) may slightly reduce the length and width of stretch marks, but these products are prescription only and should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Removal may not be an option, but there are things you can do to reduce the number of stretch marks you get. Ivillage.com suggests these steps:
Massage your skin with a massage brush or glove to increase circulation; apply a moisturizer to the area of interest daily to keep the skin supple; and eating foods that contribute to overall skin health, such as those rich in vitamins C and E, zinc, and silica (which helps form collagen).
The bottom line is that we are sitting in a million. Whether it’s big, round, flat, or square, it’s ours, it’s beautiful, and we’re blessed. A junkie trunk is the fetish of the moment, but honor your entire body by giving it the proper diet, rest, and exercise it needs to keep your body appetizing long after the big booty trend goes flat.