Summertime means more time spent in bathing suits at the beach or pool. And, while some people have no qualms about showing off their beach bodies, the majority of us tend to feel that we could look a little better in a swimsuit.
Cosmetic procedures, such as liposuction, body sculpting, and fat transfer, can help you rise to the challenge of a trimmer you, but there are also many non-surgical things you can do to improve your looks on the beach. Even those who have already benefitted from plastic surgery procedures have to follow some type of regimen to make sure they can hang onto their results.
Here are 5 relatively easy lifestyle changes that will help you look your best at the beach this year:
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Cut down on alcohol consumption.
Every alcoholic drink you have contains at least 100 calories, and that’s before the addition of any sugary cocktail mixes. So you can see how an average night out with 3 or more drinks, when done with regularity, can affect your waistline for the worse. To avoid that, cut down on your alcohol consumption, or at the very least opt for no-sugar-added drinks, such as a vodka-soda-lime.
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Cut down your sodium intake.
Sodium is an electrolyte that makes your body retain more water. In the form of salt, it also comprises an integral part of everyone’s favorite foods—french fries, pizza, burgers. Cutting down your daily sodium intake can help you lose those extra water pounds and get you ready for the beach.
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Drink more water.
Didn’t we just tell you to shed water weight? Yes, but drinking plenty of water doesn’t actually have much to do with your water retention. However, drinking lots of water is crucial for keeping up a strong metabolism (to help you burn more fat), and for having healthy-looking skin when you do put on that bathing suit.
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Change-up your cardio workout.
You probably know that doing cardio several times a week is one of the best ways to get the type of lean physique that looks great in a bathing suit. But did you know that switching the type of cardio you do every couple of weeks can help you get even better results? So, change up your standard jogging routine for some cycling, swimming, or group aerobics classes to keep your body guessing and get maximum results from your cardio workouts.
Follow these four steps to get your body in the perfect shape for bathing suit season. And, if you need some extra last-minute help, call St. Charles Plastic Surgery today to schedule a consultation.
