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1. Embrace Your Curves. So you’ve put on a little weight over the winter. This isn’t the end of the world because right now curvier women are being toted as more attractive than the runway look anyway. The key is finding a bathing suit that is going to emphasize your best features. When you do this correctly, the parts you are less than confident in will not be as noticeable.

2. Pretty much everyone will look better when they are sporting a nice, golden tan. It is no big secret that all fitness and bodybuilding competitor’s lather on the tanning sprays before hitting the stage. Your muscles will be more defined and you will give off an overall leaner appearance. So either give yourself a few sessions in a tanning bed before summer, or if you are worried about the harmful effects of beds, try a tanning spray or cream.

3. Count your carbs! If you eat a lot of refined carbohydrates you’re going to find yourself more likely to retain water, something that’s not going to help you look your best when you head out in your bikini. Instead of indulging in the carbs, try eating more fruits, vegetables, and unprocessed grains to look your best.

4. Try adding interval training to your workout. Not only does this help fight weight gain and really burn fat and calories, this high intensity workout can also firm and tone your muscles. Start with a burst of intense work for a full 30 seconds before dropping to easy for a minute and a half, followed by a thirty minute rest. As you get better and stronger, you can increase the time you work, and decrease the time you rest.

5. Nothing looks better on someone than good posture. When a person slouches, it looks like they’re ashamed of their body and ashamed of themselves. But when you stand up straight not only does it automatically pull in your stomach and improve the curve of your back, it makes you look like you’re confident and proud and someone worth noticing.

6. Try adding some squats into your workout routine. If there’s any single routine that will do the most for your thighs and butt, this is the one. It’s an intense workout that will really burn calories while targetting the muscles of your thighs and glutes, helping you add shape and definition.

7. Keep hydrated! Not only will drinking water help keep your skin looking clear and healthy, but it also fights the bloating you may be suffering from your diet. Ideally you should be drinking 7-8 glasses a day.

8. Next time you go for a walk, whether it’s on the treadmill or outside, try adding an incline. No only does this make for a more intense workout, but it really helps shape and define your bottom while increasing your endurance at the same time. If you don’t have an area to walk or hike that has hills, remember that treadmills can be adjusted to add an incline.

9. And don’t forget to relax! Summer is a time to have fun, and it’s easier to have fun and enjoy yourself when you feel confident in your own skin. Don’t buy a bathing suit that makes you feel self conscious. Buy the one that makes you feel great, and if you’re still not sure you can pull of a bikini, try buying a wrap until you do.

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