Cracking The Bikini Body Secret
/Summer is fast approaching. That means one thing. Bikini time! If this fills you with dread, fear not. Taking action now can help you to become bikini ready in time for those long, hot days of summer.
My birthday photo shoot in Pinones, Puerto Rico
CONFIDENCE
Before I get into diet and exercise, let's talk about confidence. This is the most important factor. It’s ok to be you. Own it. Love yourself and don't let others approval define who you are. It doesn't matter what size and shape you are, you can feel beautiful in your swimwear this summer.
Think about the type of suit that fits your body shape the best. Apples shapes might want to go for a v-necked one piece, while athletic types might favour a tankini. Not everyone is suited to a two piece, so don't force yourself into one. There are so many suits out there in sizes 0-26+, so don't limit yourself this season.
Also consider the little things that can make your confidence soar. Paint your toenails and get your feet all buffed and ready. Exfoliate and moisture too so you feel good about yourself.
There are also some great suits that give you a bit of help and flatten out your lumps and bumps. If you are feeling self conscious, take a look here, to find something that can help.
If you are still not feeling summer ready, consider taking inches off with a body wrap or cosmetic laser dermatology. Whichever you choose make sure you do your homework and make the right choice for you.
DIET
So you’ve got a great suit and some confidence but you’d still like to lose a few pounds before hitting the beach? That's ok too. You know at what weight you feel your best. You could try eating more fruit and vegetables. The increased fiber and water content of this food, fills you up for longer, making craving for bad things less likely. You could also try a whole food diet, removing anything processed like sugar and refined carbohydrates from your diet.
Homemade loaded shrimp salad (cooked in 100% Coconut Oil)
EXERCISE
Another way of gaining a summer body you can be proud of is to exercise. Remember though that abs are made in the kitchen and not in the gym, so make sure you exercise along with a healthy and well balanced diet.
A very popular exercise method is HIIT or High Intensity Interval Training. This is great if you are busy and find getting to the gym a struggle. You can do HIIT workouts in your own home and without any equipment. The idea behind it is that you spend less time overall working out. You exercise in small short bursts, putting all your effort in and then rest for a short time and so on. This shocks your body into burning fat. Check out these great Youtube videos for a free lesson.
Another great exercise for getting bikini body ready is Pilates. Pilates is designed to strengthen your core muscles through resistance work. You can do a pilates workout in a kitted out studio, or in your own living room. Equipment is pretty cheap and many people say that it improves their posture and overall well being as well.
How do you plan on getting bikini ready this season??
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