How to lose those pesky pounds before vacation

So, it’s already May and you still haven’t taken off those pesky pounds you vowed to take off at New Year’s? It’s ok! There is still hope to get them off before you go on vacation. Believe me, I have three weeks until I go, and you just have to get determined.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Determination
• Exercise DVD's
• Water
• Daily Menu
• Healthy Food
• Pictures for motivation

1. GET THE WORKOUT! The very first and most important thing you need to do is move, move, move! Get to moving. It’s the most effective way to take off the pounds and get your body ready for swimsuit season. Not only do you want to lose weight, you want to tone those problem areas. Right? Right!
2. GET THE DVD! Head out to the store and buy two or three exercise DVD’s. They start around just $9.95 each; you can afford a few of them. The more you have the better. This will keep you from getting bored, and also give you routines to focus on different areas, such as arms, butt, thighs, and abs! Woohoo!
3. PLAN TO EAT! Make a menu for the day. Plan a healthy breakfast, then a snack, then a good lunch, then another snack, and then a light dinner. Planning what you will eat for the day will help you stick to eating healthy food. Keeping a diary of what you eat will also help you stick to it!
4. DRINK WATER! Water is your best friend. Remember that you need to drink at least eight 8oz glasses of H20 a day.
5. KEEP VACATION IN MIND! Just remember what you are doing it for. This alone will be an excellent source of motivation. If you need reminders, put up pictures on your refrigerator, on your computer, at your desk at work, in your workout room, and on the mirror in the bathroom. These will keep you motivated for sure!
6. THINK SKINNY! Have fun and imagine the pounds coming off. This will help you visualize what you are becoming and make it a reality!