How to get into your summer clothes fast

Summer will be here soon enough, but are you in bikini shape? Are you in tankini shape? Okay, what about shorts and tank top shape? If you feel like these goals are months away, there are some tips to help you rid the pounds quickly, so you can fit into your favorite summer clothes. Although losing weight is best done slowly and over time, you may be looking for an easy six week lifestyle change.

Reduce anything that's not water

Your consumption of alcohol, fruit juices and sodas may far outweigh your water intake. These drinks contain a high percentage of sugar and should be minimized. Not only do these drinks cause you to bloat, but they make you look bloated. Reduce your bloat by drinking at least 64 oz. of water or more, depending on your body composition.

Your body is made up of 60% water and your muscles are as high as 75%, so it needs to stay hydrated. Water can make you feel bloated, but adding a lemon wedge to your new favorite drink will reduce that.

Integrate a cardiovascular training program

Add cardio into your week, if you are not so concerned about the amount of muscle you have. For example, if you weigh 145 lbs. and walk at a three mile an hour pace for 30 minutes, you'll burn around 140 calories.

To see the quickest results do cardio every day and increase the time to one hour. It can take time to get to this point in your cardiovascular workout though.

Begin your workout program

Two or three 30 minute weight lifting sessions can attack the fat you're trying to get rid of. A personal trainer can take you through an exercise routine that will keep your heart rate raised to burn calories.

If your plan is to exercise without a trainer, choose full body exercises. This will include an exercise for each body part with a higher rep range during each exercise sessions. If you prefer to do your lower and upper body separate, alternate your days. Doing this will allow you to get your whole body, even if you miss a day of exercise.

You can also split each body part up to develop specific muscles, but I don't recommend this for new comers.

Boost your metabolism

Increase the amount of meals you are eating. Aim for five or six smaller meals and don't skip any. You may feel deprived if you have to cut out too many of your favorites, so it's important to remember this is a number's game.

It takes a deficit of 3500 calories to lose one pound. By eating 500 calories less than your allotted caloric intake each day, you can lose nearly one pound a week. For best results, you should opt for clean foods. This may be a very difficult change for you, but if it fits your macronutrient ratios of fat, protein and carbohydrates, you will still see changes. Begin to substitute cleaner food options as soon as possible..

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