It’s almost that time of the year again, when we go on our annual family trip to the beach! My family and I always go to Singer Island where my parent’s timeshare is and spend a week there with my parents, and my brother and his girlfriend for the July 4th holiday.
I always want to feel my best on vacation and I like to tone up and pay extra attention to diet beforehand so I feel super bikini-ready for the beach and pool. These are my pre-vacation secrets for getting bikini-ready that I follow to feel and look my best for a sunny trip to the beach.
My Pre-Vacation Secrets for Getting Bikini-Ready
Some detoxes or slimdowns make you change the entire way you eat and think about your days, making them feel super long and giving false hope that you will lose a ridiculous amount of weight. Depending on your goals, you can start incorporating these tips whenever you are ready to start getting bikini-ready or just feeling better in general, with less bloat and more toned muscles. They are really easy to incorporate and start making healthier choices.
Here are my slim down and tone up secrets for getting bikini ready for summer!
Drink Water
The first thing I focus on is drinking plenty of water. My daily goal is 90oz or more. I track my intake in the My Water app, which is free to use and super easy.
It’s like a fun game to play to try and hit my goal each day. Not only is it important to stay hydrated, but it also helps with any urges to snack. And at the end of the night, if I’m tempted to drink a glass of wine and haven’t reached my goal yet, it often encourages me to drink water instead.
Limit Sugar
Staying away from sugar helps keep my blood sugar in balance so that my energy stays high and my body can focus on burning fat, rather than crashing and craving more. I’ll nix all sugary snacks, even my beloved dark chocolate as a small nightcap after dinner, and avoid simple carbs. Instead, I’ll opt for tea with maybe a tad of honey instead if I feel I need something.
No Alcohol
I stay away from alcohol before a beach vacay for a few reasons. Well, we all know it’s not the best for our health, but it also causes a bloating look that I want to avoid before a sizzly beach getaway. And I’ll choose to drink a bit more than normal on vacation, so I’d rather save those indulgences for then.
More Veggies & Protein, Less Carbs
During these bikini prep weeks, I am stricter on myself when it comes to starchy carbs. While I do typically stay away from unhealthy simple carbs like chips and crackers, I’ll pack my meals with more veggies, protein and healthy fats to keep me full.
Breakfast ideas include eggs scrambled with tomatoes and spinach, and a side of avocado. Or a Fab 4 Smoothie.
Lunch is usually a salad, chicken breast or salmon with lots of veggies on the side.
Dinner is the same with a protein and a veggie. I’ll cook cauliflower rice or veggie spirals to help take the place of a carb like rice or pasta.
Workout Everyday
Working out is also a priority. I work out every single day leading up to a vacation. Right now I am doing HiFit, which is a high intensity interval workout. I’ll go there about 2-3 times a week, but I like to feel what my body needs and work around that. If I am feeling too sore for HitFit, I’ll add in a yoga class, or even a good morning stretch. Taking a walk, or riding a bike with the kids is also a great way to add some activity into my day.
These are my pre-vacation secrets for getting bikini-ready and I hope I inspired you to start some healthy habits and feel confident in your skin this summer. See you at the beach!
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