Get Your Summer Bod Bikini Ready!!

Just the thought of having to put on a bikini makes me want to move to someplace cold and dark. Maybe someplace like a cave? Instead of coming to terms with the fact that I can’t wear a parka all summer long, I stress out and start having intense cravings for cookies. I completely sabotage any hope for my summer body and instead ingest junk because I can’t bear the thought of a flabby ass. Does this make any sense? NO. IT. DOESN’T.

I know I’m not alone here, so lets just kick the bad habits of self-sabotage!! Stop staring at yourself in the mirror with self loathing and use these helpful tips to make the transition from winter hibernation to summer rejuvenation (I don’t know that’s all that rhymed?) easy! AND WEAR SUNSCREEN!

*Stop grocery shopping on without a LIST! If you make a list of healthy options it will be MUCH easier to stick away from buying Haagen Daaz on a hot summer’s day. Watermelon will have to suffice.

*Make your own smoothies. Believe me, I love Jamba Juice just as much as the next girl, but hidden calories make “healthy” smoothies not so healthy.

*HAVE A POPSICLE!! Low fat fudgicles only have 50 calories!

*Find a workout partner and do things outside; ride a bike, play volleyball, tennis, swim. Make your workout plan feel like you aren’t working at all by making it a social activity.

*Eat more protein. Ok fine, this secret is nothing new but it IS important. I’ve been eating hard-boiled eggs like they’re going out of style. You’ll stay full longer, burn more calories, and it strengthens your immune system.

*Carry snacks with you so you don’t feel like binging on Cheetos in the middle of the day. Kashi granola bars, almonds, fruit, dried mangos (so good), or measured whole wheat crackers and string cheese.

*Do “work-out” blasts between commercials. Want to veg out and watch movies all day? Cool…but to keep burning calories, get up and do some jumping jacks, sit-ups, jog in place…whatever. You may look like a total spaz, but you’ll feel better and as a result, you’ll look better!

[Any other summer body tips? We need to know!]