Summer is inching closer. Is your body bikini ready?

It can be a difficult task to keep up a healthy lifestyle during the winter months. Throughout the holidays, food becomes our focus and it's tough avoid eating more than usual. On cold nights, we may opt for comfort foods as opposed to healthier options because it's something to enjoy and make us feel good. Skipping out on the gym can also become a habit when we want to avoid the brutal weather that lurks outside. Now that summer is just a couple of months away, it's time to refocus! It's a great feeling when you can pick out a swimsuit that fits great and makes you feel good about your body. So, shed those winter layers and work towards feeling and looking your best!

Try working some of the following tips into your daily routine, and you'll be bikini ready in no time!

Move your body! You don't HAVE to join a gym to get the bikini body you hope for. Just get your body moving and doing exercises that you enjoy and will look forward to. Try mixing it up during the week so you don't get bored with the same routine. Some great exercise options are as follows:

Riding your bike
Walking or jogging around your neighborhood or through a local park
Swimming
Dancing!
Getting fit with a DVD you can work out to in the comfort of your own home
Using free weights

Incorporate fruits and vegetables into your diet. The more colorful your plate the better when it comes to fruits and veggies. There are so many options out there and so many ways to enjoy produce. A favorite recipe website is http://www.allrecipes.com/. You can literally go to their ingredients tab and type in for example, asparagus and squash, and a list of recipe options will come up with lots of user reviews. This is helpful especially when you're trying out a new produce option and aren't quite sure how to make it into a meal.
Start using your grill! Electric grills that are made to be used indoors can be used year-round. Don't just let them hide in a cabinet, put them to use! Grilling your food is great because it cuts down the amount of fat from meat and it's gives food a little extra aroma and flavor. Don't forget that grills aren't just for cooking up meats. Grill up some sliced pineapple, asparagus, squash, or strips of zuccini and incorporate them into your meal as healthy sides.
Drink more water! Water is key to a healthy metabolism and to keep digestion on track. Your body craves it. Think about all of the empty calories you're avoiding if you replace soda or your favorite sugary drink with water for just a couple of meals per day.

When you look good, you feel good - and these tips will help you with both. Soon enough, you'll be ready to bare your bikini bod! Visit http://www.ggoddessdesigns.com/ for some beautiful swimwear options at affordable prices.