Summer was fun while it lasted: long, hot days on the beach, shorts and bikinis galore. You really wanted to get around to working out, but somehow between the cookout at your neighbors and the weekend in the Hamptons, your beach body diet never truly came to fruition. Or maybe you did achieve your beach body and now that the weather's turning cold, you find yourself falling into familiar bad habits. Either way, the winter months are quickly approaching and one of the best things about cold weather is the adorable cold weather clothes. Don't use winter as an excuse to buy heavy, bulky Eskimo clothes to hide your dieting shame from the summer. Start now and fit into those skinny jeans and holiday dresses so you can flaunt a nice figure, not hide a bad one!
- Toss the Summer Snacks
Endless days of BBQ where chips and dip, alcohol, fruit punch, snacks, hot dogs, cookies, reigned supreme - throw it all out. No excuses! You're no longer entertaining guests, hosting pool parties, the kids and their friends are back in school, so it's time to reassess your refrigerator and pantry. Stock up on healthier choices. Include more lean meats and vegetables and if you must have bread, make sure its whole grain. The pantry should be as free of "snacks" as possible. Stock up on things you have to cook. Consider it a diet makeover for the whole house. As the nation battles with obesity, take it to heart in your household: everyone could benefit from eating healthier. Sodas, juices, and alcohol add superfluous pounds and junk food is precisely that: junk. Start now and you'll fit into those skinny jeans in no time!
Model Photo - Follow Up On Your Workout Plans
Diet is only half, albeit an important half, of a solid weight loss regimen. Losing weight requires total commitment and this includes working out. Transfer your "Get Ready For Summer Plan" to "Get Ready For Holiday Dresses" and you'll be ready for the winter months. The best part about starting a weight loss plan, is it's never too late. Start by researching local gyms - find one that is reasonably priced and nearby so you will feel more motivated to go. Then, make a plan to go at least 3 times a week. While a trainer could definitely help you get started, it's not necessary. Motivate yourself by putting up a photo of yourself looking your very best: it could be that picture of you in a bikini in Bora Bora or the one from college (you know the one). Tell yourself you've looked fabulous before and you can do it again! - Get Out in The Cold Air
Maybe going to the gym just isn't for you - that's all right! One of the best things about the weather is that the temperature changes force your body to work a little harder to maintain stable internal conditions. This applies to both extreme hot and extreme cold. And while it may seem somewhat dangerous to run or walk in the cold, dress appropriately and get the added benefit of the cold weather. Commit to walking or running a mile a day in the morning or evening, everyday that you can. Added bonuses? You won't sweat as much as if you did this in summer and your metabolism will be working overtime to keep you warm!
Don't lose hope if you didn't stick to your plan to conquer summer in your teeny-weenie-polka-dot-bikini. But if you did conquer in said bikini, don't slack now that the temperature is dropping. Don't forget, the fall and winter months mean holidays, which means slipping into holiday dresses. Wow your friends and family with your svelte figure in that beautiful Little Black Dress. A solid weight loss plan is what you need and a positive attitude will help you execute it flawlessly!
