6 Tips to Getting Swimsuit Ready

Can you believe it? We just welcomed spring, and summer is knocking on the door.  You know what that means? Those layers you’ve been hiding under are going to have to come off.  Shorts, tank tops, and swimsuits are already flooding the stores.

What’s a girl to do? Embrace the truth, and get to work.

Here are 6 ways to help you get swimsuit ready.

1. Boost your metabolism

There are many ways to boost your metabolism. A quick and easy way is to drink a glass of water with 1-2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in it every morning. It also helps alkalize your body, and works as a natural appetite suppressant. Choose raw unfiltered ACV.

2.  Dump Whites and Processed Foods

Believe me, I like a bag of chips and white pasta as much as the next gal, but if you want to get swimsuit ready, it has got to go.  Anything you are eating that’s made with white flour like bread, pasta, cookies, and crackers – stop eating immediately. Replace these with whole grain and 100% whole wheat foods.  If it has more than a few ingredients on the package, step away.  If you can’t pronounce it, don’t eat it. That’s my rule.  Instead go for tons of veggies, greens, and fruit. Eat cellulite-fighters such as citrus fruits and berries.  Also eating natural diuretics like lemon, green tea, and cucumbers are good choices to help you get rid of bloating.  Eat the foods on the perimeter of the grocery store for best results.

3.  Morning Workout

Did you know that 90% of people who workout consistently do so in the morning? A morning workout can get your metabolism moving for the rest of the day.  If you want to get swimsuit ready you MUST put in the work. I wish it just happened, but it doesn’t.  I have my clients schedule their workouts for success. Make an appointment with yourself and don’t break it. Don’t just do cardio, add strength training to your routine. If you need help or ideas feel free to ask me.

4.  Drink More Water Than You Think

Most of us do not drink enough water. We walk around slightly dehydrated.  A lot of times we think we are hungry, but we are actually thirsty.  Another thing we tend to do is drink our calories.  To get ready for summer make sure you drink at least half of your body weight in water each day.  By cutting out sugary juice, and soda you can lose a few pounds from doing this alone. Check out my secret  to drinking enough water daily.

5.  Buy a Great Swimsuit

It’s healthy to lose 1-2 pounds a week. Summer is coming fast and some of you will not have achieved your goals because your goals may be larger than others.  Don’t fret, if you don’t get all the weight off that you need, the next best thing is to buy a great swimsuit. Make sure it flatters your body in all the right spots.  Highlighting you and your husband’s favorite parts. A cute wrap is also a must. 

6.  Be Confident

Being swimsuit ready has a lot to do with being confident.  If you are feeling self-conscious it will show.  Stand up tall and relax.  You are special, and you are beautifully and wonderfully made.

Have a fit day!

Annett

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Annett Davis

Annett Davis is an Olympian in Beach Volleyball. She loves great food and helping people get healthy over at GetFitWithAnnett.com. Her favorite topics are marriage and anything fitness related. Being married to her soul mate, Life Coach and author Byron Davis for 16 wonderful years, Annett loves being a homeschooling mom of 2. She blogs over at FitMomsFitKidsClub.com, and inspires kids to grandmas to get in shape for life in her private accountability groups.

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