Well it is late May and one of the things many people think about is getting into their bikini for the summer. I have to say I am currently in the process of ‘Hawaii-sizing’ myself. My advise to those men and women that are getting ready for vacation or just want to look good for the upcoming months is to take a good hard look at your diet and exercise plan.

I find that in evaluating your diet it is helpful to log what you are eating for a week or so. It keeps you honest as well as shows you a clear account of what you really have been eating. It is easy to forget little snacks here and there if you do not write things down. You might be surprised what you find. By logging your food intake you can then make adjustments such as reducing portion sizes, increasing the number of times a day you eat, cutting carbonated beverages, or choosing a piece of fruit as a snack. Making minor alterations to your diet will have a huge effect on helping you meet your goal.

Of course just changing your diet is not going to get your to your goal, you have to put in the time and increase your exercise as well. Try starting with adding a 30 min walk at lunch or in the evening, and taking the stairs (better yet two by two to work that tush). Realistically you should be able to find 30-45min of time to be active even it that means doing lunges, squats, and core exercises while you are watching TV.

With a little bit of change and focus you will be well on your way to getting into that bikini… guys those swim trunks.

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