Resolutions for a Thinner You by Summer

I’ve decided to put together a short, succinct list to help you on the way to getting your summer-perfect bikini (or swim trunks if you’re a guy) body.  Believe it or not, if you’re only a few pounds off your ideal summer goal weight and you just have to get a a little of that extra winter padding off, then it’s not all that hard to make a few habit changes to shrug off the weight in no time.

1.) Expose yourself to sunlight as often as you can. During the day, at your job, try to get outside a few times. I firmly believe that sunshine is a natural appetite suppressant, and I totally notice a difference in my appetite when I either lounge out in the sun or if I just go out and get a bit of the bright orange orb’s light in my eyes. There’s something about a bit of warmth and sunshine that makes you crave healthier foods like fruits (especially fruits!) and veggies.

2.)  Drink a TON of water.  Add some lemon juice, fresh squeezed if you can. Lemon juice helps to purify your body, and it also even helps to keep your appetite down. If you want to kill it even more, take a teaspoon of pure organic cinnamon as well, and this evens out your blood sugar so you have less hunger spikes throughout your day.

3.) Listen to a great hypnosis CD for weight loss. These can really kick your weight loss ambitions into high drive, even without you knowing what’s happening. It’s all on a subliminal level, so you actually eat less without even understanding why necessarily. Cool concept!

4.)  Foresake some of the salt.  Try to pass on salting your food. Extra sodium just makes you retain more water, which can add up to five pounds or more of water weight.