Bikini season is nearing, and you’re not ready yet. Don’t worry, with attention to your diet, fitness regimen, and depilation, you can get that body sexy and ready for your bikini and a trip to the beach. Keep in mind that eating right and the exercise required can take a big commitment on your part to get yourself ready. The earlier you start and the harder you work, the better you’ll look when it’s finally time to put on the bikini. However, remember the sexiest trait is confidence, so even if you don't get the body you want, you should still go out and rock your bikini.
- Eat a nutritious diet high in whole grains.
Whole grains are those that include all of the original kernel, foods like oatmeal, quinoa, barley, and farro. They are naturally low in fat and an excellent source of fiber. Try cooking a new kind of whole grain for yourself, topped with some steamed vegetables and some baked meat for a nutritious and satisfying meal.[1]
- The United Stated Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends that women 19- to 50-years-old eat 6 "ounce equivalents" of grains a day, with at least half of those being whole grains. If you're over 50, the recommendation is 5 ounce equivalents.
- An "ounce equivalent" means 1 miniature bagel, 1 small biscuit, 1 piece of bread or toast, 1/2 cup of cooked oatmeal, cooked brown rice, or other grain, or 1 small tortilla.
- Try exercises that target your arms, abs, and thighs.
Do these kinds of exercises 30-60 minutes a day, every other day. You want to strengthen and tone the muscles that you show off in a bikini. If you want to work out on your own, you can find a number of great workouts online. For an easy exercise you can do at home, try the following workout:[11]
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- With your feet shoulder-width apart, put your arms straight up, hands facing forward.
- Bring one leg up at a ninety-degree angle, and hold it for at least two seconds.
- Bring the leg that was in the air down into a lunge, bringing your arms straight out to your sides.
- Stay in the lunge for at least two seconds.
- Repeat 10 times for each leg (20 times total), and use 2-pound weights if you want an extra workout.
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