1. Love your curves! It doesn’t matter if you’re not a perfect size zero, because you’re not going for a walk on the catwalk. When it comes to beaches and bikinis, a woman with curves is always going to look good. But it’s important to find the right bathing suit for your body type which will enhance those curves, and minimize the areas of your body you’re looking to hide.

2. Get a healthy, golden, glowing tan. Many people today in the bodybuilding world look to enhance their physique with a spray on tan before going out on stage. Not only does it make you look stunning, but it brings out the definition of your muscles and make you look like you just stepped off of the beach. So, before competing or sunbathing, visit a salon for a spray tan, or find a tanning cream that gives you that perfect golden glow.

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. Stand up straight. Excellent posture can really make you and your body stand out when you’re wearing your bikini. Slouching makes you look uncomfortable, like you’re trying to hide. But with your head up and your shoulders straight you not only look like you’re confident, it also pulls in your stomach and smooths the curve of your back.

6. Try adding some squats to your routine. If you aren’t doing any now, you should consider starting. This routine is targeted at those two prime trouble areas, the thighs and the bottom. This will help tone them both while burning calories due to its intense focus on those key muscle areas. In no time you’ll start to see improvements.

7. Drink lots of water. Drinking water can help keep your skin looking clean and healthy, but it also fights bloating you may be suffering as the result of a diet. So, if you aren’t drinking 7-8 glasses of water a day already, now’s the time to start.

8. Add In Some Uphill Walking. If you are a big fan of walking for your cardio workouts, try ramping this up by going at it on an incline. This increases the intensity greatly and will really target your glute muscles. If you want a toned back side, this is one form of cardio that will get you there fast! Alternate periods of incline with flat (or alternatively find a hilly path to walk on) to build up your endurance.

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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