Did you make any New Year’s Resolutions this year? If you did, chances are that getting fit and eating better are in there somewhere. The top 4 resolutions all have to do with health and fitness.
It’s time to keep your resolution. There’s still time before you unpack your summer dresses to get that summer body you want. Here are 5 secrets to feeling good and making your body amazing for bikini season this year.
1. Eat Clean
Put away the ice cream and donuts, the way to a sexy summer body is through clean eating. Choose lots of leafy greens and other vegetables. Prepare them with lean meats like chicken or fish.
Clean eating doesn’t have to be boring or tasteless. Choose the right foods and you’ll be in love with mealtime and feel 100 times better.
2. Drink Lots of Water
If there’s an easy hack to losing weight, this is it. Lots of people reach for a quick snack when they’re actually thirsty. Reach for a glass of water instead and you cut down your calorie intake for the day.
Plus, water helps your body flush out toxins and burn fat. It also helps to give you glowing skin, which is another must for a beautiful summer body.
3. Cardio is King
You got your diet down, now you need the exercise routine. Cardio is awesome for losing weight. But many people can’t stand the idea of running, especially on a boring treadmill.
Running isn’t the only kind of cardio out there. Make it fun by walking briskly with a friend, joining a Zumba class, or going for a bike ride.
4. Use HIIT Workouts
HIIT workouts are very popular on the workout scene–and with good reason. If you’ve never heard of it, you should check it out. High Intensity Interval Training is very effective for weight loss.
A good HIIT workout will tone your body and get your heart rate up. This is exactly what you need for effective fat-burning. You don’t have to do them daily either for them to be effective. Aim for 1 or 2 a week and you’ll be good to go!
5. Non-Invasive Body Contouring
Sometimes you feel like you’re doing everything right. You’re eating clean, feel great and are getting plenty of exercise.
But you can’t quite seem to lose that last little bit around the waist. Or maybe your thighs just won’t tighten up as firm as you’d like.
Non-invasive body contouring can help. This method of body contouring uses a cold laser to ‘zap’ the fat cells. The cold laser treatment is painless and you can relax for your 40-minute session. Within a few weeks, those troublesome areas should tighten right up!
Get Your Summer Body
Ultimately, your summer body is whatever you want it to be. Eating healthy and being fit will make you feel better and looking great is a nice side effect. Look through our style guides for other ideas on how to look your best.
