Getting your body ready for bikini season will take some hard work and dedication, but it doesn’t have to be torture. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, tone up, gain confidence, or just feel healthier, we’ve got the tips and tricks you need to make it happen. Take a look at the following 10 Easy steps to your best summer body……
1. Have A Plan
Determine where you want to improve. This will help you choose which diet and exercise route is right for you. Ask yourself the following questions: Do I want to lose weight? How much weight do I want to lose? Do I want to gain muscle? Am I happy with my weight, but want to tone up?
2. Write down your workout schedule
First and foremost because keeping a journal accelerates the learning process. Starting a new workout routine can involve learning new skills and new jargon. By writing down your workouts you are taking an additional few minutes to process what you have learned, repeat the concepts and terminology to yourself, and engrain it into your brain.
3. Track your goals and accomplishments
Take a “before” picture. This will help keep you motivated, and will make you feel incredibly satisfied when you finally take that “after” picture. We know it’s hard to keep track of your weight loss goals. Often times, we stay motivated for a month or two only to find that life gets in the way.
4. Get a workout partner
This will keep you both entertained and motivated during your workout. Find a friend or family member to run, jog, or hike with you. You can help keep each other motivated when motivation levels are low, and even compete with one another as an extra incentive.
5. Eat plenty of healthy foods
Avoid junk food like chips, cakes, pizzas, and ice cream. Your body will thank you. Eat foods high in protein and fiber, and remember to opt for smaller portions. Shoot for 3-4 small meals per day.
6. Drink water instead of juice or soda, even if it’s diet
Although diet soda offers a “zero” calorie alternative to regular soda, it still interferes with weight loss. If you’re serious about getting that body looking in tip-top shape, don’t drink anything but water. Substituting water for every other drink will drastically lower your caloric intake. Drink at least 8 glasses of water every day, It is VERY important to stay hydrated.
7. Join an exercise class or gym
If you are having trouble staying motivated on your own, being around other people might help. Plus, if you are paying for a gym membership, you will likely feel obligated more to exercise. Al;ways choose exercise routines that you enjoy. This way you are more likely to stick with it.
8. Weigh yourself and take measurements
This will help you track your progress. Remember that muscle weighs more than fat, so if your goal is to add bulk or tone up your muscles, then you might gain some overall weight. If this is the case, then focus on your measurements rather than the number on the scale.
9. Get more sleep
Sleep is the third part of the puzzle for many looking to lose weight. Many women (and men) go obsessively to the gym, eat like vegetarian monks, and still don’t see a reduction in their waist size. Getting a good night’s sleep is an important part of shedding those extra pounds.
10. Make simple lifestyle changes
If you can’t find the time to do a formal exercise, then make simple changes to make your daily routine more active. Walk around the local mall or park for a few hours. Clean the house or do other errands that require you to be on your feet.
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