2024 / Issue 20

As a skin therapist and weight consultant, I offer some advice that contributes to awareness. Honestly, how long have you been complaining about a saggy stomach or uneven skin texture? Probably too long! Every mirror you encounter at home or on the street reflects what you don’t want to see, and that becomes your focus. It affects your mood, self-image; you open Instagram, and there you see someone else’s toned abs or flawless skin. It’s time to invest in yourself and make changes. The first step is crucial for complete transformations. Trust me; these are the stories of my clients. Clients who couldn’t go outside without makeup and were confronted with their skin every time they removed it. Those who constantly felt the need for touch-ups every few hours. Or the lady who wants to lose 10 kilos but thinks about food all day, feels guilty with every bite, reads labels out of fear of gaining a few grams and ends up losing nothing. Everything is about balance and perseverance. And that’s what I teach people at Mio Corpo Gent! Awareness and knowledge about their skin, body, and the correct way to apply these things in their lives. Everyone at their own pace and tailored to their lifestyle, of course. We analyze your patterns and work from there. But it always comes down to the same thing. Be kind to yourself, be aware that it’s a process, and that discipline and knowledge are important to understand why you’re taking these steps. Most people

can’t do it alone and need guidance to achieve their goals, and that’s perfectly okay. You wouldn’t usually be in this situation if you knew how to approach it. We all need experts, guidance, and tools to reach our goals because we simply can’t know everything. Some things are best left to someone who knows more and can follow up with you.

For skincare, here are some tips: know your skin type, so you can adjust your skincare routine accordingly. Nothing is more frustrating than buying products that don’t help or make things worse due to a lack of knowledge about your skin. If you use makeup, use mineral makeup. The molecules in this makeup are larger, so they adhere less to the pores. Drink plenty of water, be cautious of processed fats and sugars.

If you want to lose weight, you’ll also have to change some aspects of your life. Are you drinking enough water? What does your eating pattern look like? Are you getting enough sleep? Are you moving enough? The body and skin are very complex organs. They mainly need good nutrients and balance to function well and do what they’re made for. On the other hand, unlearning habits and applying new ones is also a challenge. I prefer adopting new habits because when you apply a new habit and notice that it can replace your old one, it suddenly becomes much less difficult to let go of your old habit. So, I want to stop the habit of grabbing coffee first thing in the morning. I found an alternative based on mushrooms and cacao. Since the craving for coffee was minimal from day 1 of my habit change, I hope this will be easier than expected. Not that I will never drink coffee again, but I want to ensure that I’m not dependent on a particular habit that can influence my day. And so, I try to regulate my mindset and find balance in my life every time.