What better way to start the day?
Oats, blueberries, almonds and coffee. Yes, I made that mug in high school ceramics.
Which was fuel for…
PUMP Flow!
I’m about 2 weeks into the PUMP program- I say about because I’ve already lost track. There are just too many rest days and too many 20 minute workout days to keep my attention so I’ve been supplementing with the gym. Even PUMP Flow, which is basically yoga, is only 20 minutes long, so I’ll get in another workout later but it was perfect for the gnarly-ness that was my back this morning.
I have a lot of people asking me how to get in shape for bikini season, to which I answer, the same way you get into shape for any season. Actually, the question irritates the hell out of me and made me write Hugging the Curve: Swimsuit Confidence at Any Size. Take away message: You are already swimsuit ready. If you are hot, want a tan, or are near water, you are swimsuit ready.
However, since it’s coming up fast, I’ve rounded up a few articles to help do it fast:
Use Yoga to Get a Bikini Belly by Summer
Use Brooklyn Decker’s Fat Burning Secrets to Get in Shape by Summer
12 Tips for a Bikini Ready Body
Still not stoked about your results? Shut your mouth and rock it anyway:
7-Step Guide to Conquering Swim Suit Meltdown Moment
I, personally can’t wait for bikini shopping time- what about you? Do you loathe or love swimsuit season?
I have to admit, I’m a little guilty of this. My post-baby body isn’t what it used to be. I get self-conscious about it sometimes, but then I remember that my kids are totally worth it! (Plus, I rock a one-piece like nobody’s business!) And while I definitely want to continue getting back to my pre-baby fitness level, I try to keep focused on the health benefits over the bikini benefits. Thanks for the helpful reminder!
Thanks for the reminder; it’s really not about how your body looks, but how you feel about it! I am 44, have had 3 kids and have the stretch marks and cellulite to show for it. I wear a bikini anyways; I love how strong my body is!