7. Buddy Up
If you’re going to stick to your summer slim-down goals, you’ll be more successful with someone in your corner. Try finding a friend with the same goals as you and come up with a plan. It’s much more difficult to skip out on the gym when you know someone is expecting you to show up. You and your buddy you can swap recipes, keep each other motivated and nudge one another if someone falls off the wagon.
8. Stay Hydrated
Amidst all your summertime fun, don’t forget to drink plenty of water. Staying hydrated helps your body to better digest food, curb hunger and flush out waste. Heat can also cause more inflammation, but putting more water into your body can help you flush out excess water weight as well.
9. Travel the Healthy Way
When you book your next vacation, don’t plan to let everything fall to the wayside. You can stay active on location with just a little bit of planning. Schedule some walking tours, spend time playing in the water, or rent a bike to explore your new destination while being active at the same time. You could come back from vacation looking better than ever!
10. Do a Daily Detox
Even with perfect nutrition and exercise habits, your body can still find ways to hold on to extra weight. Some of the foods you eat can cause your body to hang on to water, which can make you look and feel heavier. Knock out the excess water weight by mixing 20 oz of water with freshly grated ginger, sliced cucumber and mint leaves. Let it chill overnight and sip on this tasty slimming water all day long. Together, these ingredients sooth the stomach and aid in digestion. Say goodbye to fluff and hello to summertime sexy!
Sharita Jennings is a health policy attorney, ACE certified group fitness instructor and nutrition specialist. She leads fitness classes in Washington, DC and provides online coaching and tips on her site, GetFitLikeThat.com.