6 WAYS TO SLIM DOWN BEFORE VACATION

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DSC_1467We all want to look and feel our best when we’re getting ready for vacation, or getting ready for an event.  Both of which involves you in very little clothing. 

So WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU NEED TO SLIM DOWN? I am talking that constant bloat we all have that keeps us from feeling comfortable in a bikini.  I wanted to share with you some of my OWN tips that I do on myself when I am preparing for bikini time. 

Here are 5 things you can do to say BYE BYE BLOAT.

  1. WORK OUT IN THE AM ON AN EMPTY STOMACH.  (i drink coffee before still)  I know it sounds awful but trust me on this.  You’ll break into those fast cells FAST and burn those suckers out of here. 
  2. FULL BODY HIIT WORK OUTS.  I have a plan you can follow called LOVE HIIT BODY GUIDE if some of you don’t have it, try it out.  It’s a quick work out that involves high intensity interval training, so you are on constant mode of burning calories– all while toning up.  Do this at least 4 days a week.  (I like to do some sort of exercise everyday whether that is in the gym, or not)
  3. MORE CARDIO. I add on 20 minutes of stairs, or treadmill, or running outside on top of those HIIT work outs 3-4 days a week when I am trying to slim down real quick.   I will do 1 minute on high, and 1 minute on low, for 20 minutes.  I talk about “INTERVALS” here.   
  4. EAT WELL.  Stay away from processed and greasy foods, and most importantly DAIRY.  I have been off dairy for 4 days and I can already tell a difference in my stomach. It’s FLAT FLAT FLAT. It’s nuts how bloated dairy can make you.  I substitute it with coconut milk, almond milk, and plant based protein.  If you’re going to have dairy, make sure it’s very little.   So what do you need to eat?  Lots of veggies, lots of protein. Protein from chicken, plant based protein, lean meats, and for carbs –eat whole grains, quinoa, brown rice, sweet potato.   I did a post on “WHAT TO STAY AWAY FROM  here to give you more info.  You can also download my 7 DAY MEAL PLAN, if you need something to follow.  It does have dairy in it since when I made it, I ate dairy at the time, but you can easily take it out.  
  5. FAB 4 SMOOTHIE– I drink right after I work out in the morning.   Recipe is…

 -1 cup water, 1 scoop chocolate or vanilla plant based protein, 1-2 tbsp all natural peanut butter, 1 tbsp chia seed, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1 huge handful of greens (I use spinach & kale), a few ice cubes.  BLEND!

 Now, don’t expect this to taste like a delicious sugary chocolate smoothie.  BUT it is so delicious AND nutritious.  You’re getting your healthy fat, very very little sugar (if you can do without fruit you should!) fiber and greens.  This helps me make better choices throughout the day and helps keep me feeling satisfied longer.  This is because you aren’t getting that “hunger spike from sugar”.  I have done it without sugar and it’s rough to get down.  I found doing it with blueberries, I still don’t have the crash of hunger a couple hours later.  

If you find yourself getting hungry soon after, add more protein, fiber and fat.  Coconut oil, all natural peanut butter and almond butter are good sources of healthy fats.

        6. DRINK LOTS OF WATER.  I drink a gallon of water every day.  Which also makes that skin nice and hydrated, so win win.  AND  NIGHT TEA. Guys this stuff is amazing, if you haven’t done my night tea yet you should try it!  It basically has apple cider vinegar, chamomile tea and lemon.  You could also do a detox tea with it, but I would recommend doing that only a few days prior to when you leave.

These are things I do STILL to this day.  Of course I have my weeks where I cheat a little to much here and there.  BUT sometimes you just gotta live, ya know?  I am all about BALANCE.  You guys know this about me.  Feeling good all while having a balanced life of a cheeseburger here and there, and a green smoothie everyday.  

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Have a great day! Going to head to get ready and sell more on my poshmark account today!  Getting rid of a lot my clothes, so go check it out!

LAKE POWELL ROUND UP

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TOP / BOTTOMS / COVER UP / SUNGLASSES

Hey guys!  Wanted to share a quick round up from my trip to Lake Powell this last week.  To answer all your questions on sizing with products linked.  This bikini is reversible!  The other side of it is tan.  I love KOA SWIM.

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BIKNI- TOP / BOTTOMS / HAT

The amazing thing about ALL KOA swimwear is it’s reversible.  So both of these first two bikinis I’m wearing are reversible.  This one is white & the other side is a aqua color. The other is peach and tan.  I’m so obsessed with these swimsuits.  They are so comfortable & you’re getting a bang for your buck because you basically get two in one.  I wear a small top & a medium bottom in KOA.  And honestly, a large would be even better in the bottoms.  The run quite small!

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TOP / BOTTOMS / HAT

A lot of you have been wondering the sizing on this bikini.  I usually wear medium bottoms, but a small is perfect in them.  The top also is perfect in a small.  The quality is great for the price!  Under $50 for the whole bikini.  I have my eye on the pink one too!  It comes in a few colors over on Windsor.  

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ONE PIECE (ALSO LOVE HERE & HERE)

Private Party is ON POINT with their one pieces.  WHY?  Because I have saggy boobs & no boob job to hold those babies up.  And their suits keeps those suckers in.  They might not be the perkiest guys, but I love the way it fits them.  Also, who loves the high thigh one pieces?  Its so 80 vibes and I LOVE IT.  They have the CUTEST ones & sayings on them.  You must check them out!!  

There was also a lot of beer, braids & babes on a boat this last week haha so cheesy.  Had the time of our lives!  We love Lake Powell SO much.  I can definitely tell you we drank our weight plus some in corona light…. and I don’t even like beer.  The only time I like beer is in Lake Powell and it has to be either a stella or corona light 🙂

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ONE PIECE (ALSO, LOVE HERE & HERE)

Remember this one piece from my last Lake Powell vacation?  Well, it is sold out BUT it comes in the same type & form, but in different colors.  I am loving the pink that I linked.  This one also keeps the boobies in.

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BIKINI- TOP / BOTTOM / SUNGLASSES

Another Windsor bikini under $50 for the whole set!  Didn’t get a chance to take a photo of the whole thing because just lost track of time from having to much fun with all my pals!  Seriously though, I wore at least 5 more bikinis this trip that I didn’t get photos of.  I am going to make sure I get some photos and share with you because they’re so cute!

Let me know if you have any questions on sizing and what not. Hope you loved this post!  I will do  more round up posts from the questions I get on instagram!  

Have a great day!

xoxo,