Days 1, 3, 5 and 8

Aerobic exercise such as running, swimming or power walking, raises the metabolism both during and after the activity, making it less likely that calories will be stored around the abdominal area, or anywhere else, as fat.

On days 1, 3, 5, 8, aim to walk, jog, cycle or do an exercise DVD for at least 20 minutes a day. Try to work hard so that you are fairly breathless when you stop. And if you can do that every other day, even better. Your on your way to having that bikini body!

Days 2, 6 and 9

Stomach – Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Press your lower back into the floor, tightening your stomach muscles as you put both hands behind your head (don’t pull on your head). Bring your right elbow over to your left knee, and then bring your left elbow over to your right knee, raising your feet slightly and moving your legs in a pedal motion. Breathe normally and keep your knees bent. Repeat for 30-60 seconds.

Bottom – On your hands and knees, contract your abdominals to stabilise your torso, lift one leg up, keeping the knee bent at a 90′ angle, until the flat of the foot is parallel with the ceiling and the leg is lined up with the body. Lower slightly and repeat 10-15 times. Add an ankle weight to make the exercise more challenging and if you can balance, stretch out the opposite arm.

Days 4, 7 and 10

Arms – (A half press-up is effective)- Lean forwards on the floor, hands by your shoulders and knees bent. Press your palms into the floor, straightening your arms. Keep your head, neck, back and hips in line as you lift your body off the floor. When your arms are almost fully extended, hold. Now slowly lower, pushing up again before you reach the floor. Repeat 10-20 times, adding repetitions as you get stronger.

Legs – Stand upright with your feet hip width apart. Keeping your hips forward and your stomach muscles tight, step forward with the right foot. Drop your left knee towards the floor, bending both knees, keeping the front heel pressed down and the front knee directly over the centre of the foot. Push down and forward through your heel to bring your right leg back and return to the starting position. Repeat on the other side, alternating for 12-15 repetitions each side. Now, take a look in the Mirror! Are you closer to what you want to see? We bet you are and we bet you have a better bikini Body!

Step Two – Incorporate deep stretching into your workout routine at least 3 times per week. This will help to disperse cellulite deposits that tend to accumulate in certain areas. By strengthening and lengthening as well as visualizing the lengthening process in your mind, you help to better disperse any excess fat deposits within your skin. You need to lengthen and stretch for 2-3 minutes instead of 30 seconds different areas of your body such as your hamstring, glutes and inner thigh. You should do this at least 10-15 minutes a couple times per week.  We are now two stpes closer to Look good in a Bikini!

Step Three – Strength training. This helps speed up weight loss, increase your resting metabolic rate and give you that sculpted look essential to the hard bikini body. Work out different muscles at least two times per week on top of your interval training and stretching. Be consistent, but don’t overextend yourself, build upon your results and progress weekly to help you achieve that bikini body.   Again. Take a look in the Mirror! Is this want you want? repeat these steps and keep it up to Look good in a Bikini!

At least 10 lbs of your extra weight is water, which can cause your tummy and ankles to bloat, so getting rid of that water retention will make you lose 10 lbs in just a matter of days without having to move a muscle.

Heal from the inside out:
To get that water gone for good add tomatoes, red cabbage, carrots, bananas, apples and grapes to your diet to help repair cell walls, stopping excess water from causing puffiness.

More water means less water:
Prove to your body that it doesn’t need to retain water for emergencies by drinking lots of cold water and eating foods high in water content (fruits such as apples and watermelon). You need at least 2 full litters of water per day; drinking it cold will also help speed up your metabolism.

Spin around:
Just spinning around like a 4 year old will help you get rid of some extra water and even fat. Always turn counterwise (so your left arm is always following your right arm). Do it 5 to 10 times a day and yes, you’ll be a little dizzy, but it will help the water in your body move in the direction rivers flow and toilets flush in the North hemisphere. If you are in the South hemisphere, you must spin in the opposite direction.

Self Tan:
I can’t stress enough the value of applying self-tanning lotions to look good in a bikini. As you can guess, having a good self-tanned skin is the first step to hide those pesky veins.

Make up:
Use special leg makeup or buy face makeup that is thick and long lasting. Special concealing foundation makeup sold to hide skin problems can be particularly helpful, especially if you need to hide large spider veins or you have a large number of them. This type of coverup, which can usually be found in specialty makeup stores, should be mixed with body lotion for better absorption and a more natural look.

Compress:
Use special compression stockings for several days before showing yourself in a bikini. These types of stockings not only hide spider veins, but they also minimize them if used regularly. I recommend at least a week of wearing them regularly and you’ll notice a big difference in “flatness” and color “intensity”.

Conceal:
In extreme cases, I recommend using sarongs or similar coverings to hide spider veins while at the beach. Colorful sarongs are perfect for minimizing the look of spider veins, but are still sheer enough to allow sun to get through and they don’t make you look like you’re hiding anything.

Tanning:
First off, I need to warn you about sun tanning. Sun tanning will enhance the appearance of stretch marks by making the skin around them darker and making the actual stretch marks “glow” white. So stear clear of natural tanning.

On the other hand, self-tanning does wonders to hide stretch marks. Lay down on a flat surface and apply self-tanning lotion to your skin (here’s an article about how to get a great self-tan).

Stand straight:
Nothing highlights your midriff stretch marks more than sagging skin. So, why let yours hang? Stretch that backbone, stand erect, suck your tummy in and keep the extra skin in your mid section tucked in.

Glow:
Apply cocoa butter to your skin on a daily basis and your marks will look less visible in addition to slowly fading. Result times for this will vary, but you should see some change within the first two months. In the meantime the glow given to your skin by the cocoa butter will help conceal your stretch marks.

If doing it at home, both for fast and slow self-tanning start with the ankle and foot first, and then work up the body. On you legs go in long sweeping movements towards the heart area. On areas like your knees and elbows, go in a slight rotation and use a mitten if you can.

Fast Self Tanning
If you’re in a rush try one of the Neutrogena self-tanning products available at your local drugstore (I prefer creams to sprays for an even coverage) and start slow and clean: Take a good shower and scrub your body so all dull skin is removed. Dry yourself thoroughly and being fully nude, apply your first layer of self tanning product covering yourself from head to toe.

Wait at least 4 hours. With your skin dry, apply a second layer, this time concentrating on the areas you want to hide. If your hips are too wide, contour them with the self-tanning cream. If your tummy is too big, apply the lotion there and so forth.

Still want to be darker? Wait another 4 hours at least. Apply a third layer, this time all over your body just like you did with layer #1 but adding a little extra to those trouble spots (hips, tummy, butt, etc.)

The following morning take a shower but DO NOT scrub! Add some shimmering body lotion all over your body except trouble spots (you don’t want to make them glisten), and you’re ready to look delicious and perfectly tanned in your bikini.

If you have time
To build up a tan slowly, start out by exfoliating your full body before the first application. Use a gradual self-tan like Origins Let It Show  for a natural looking glow, applying it several days in a row. DO NOT scrub your body in between.

Another way to do it is to mix the self-tan with your regular moisturizing lotion and apply this mixture twice a day.

Either way, remember to add an extra layer here and there to hide trouble spots.

To make your skin glisten use a shimmering body lotion. Cocoa Butter or a Vitamin-E-based shimmer body lotion will do the trick.

The morning before going to the beach do a self-tanning session concentrating on your tummy. Don’t go overboard but do make your tummy a little darker than the rest of your body which will make it look smaller.

Finally, the morning of, add some sparkling body lotion on your cleavage area and put on some sort of shiny bulky necklace and watch that tummy practically disappear.

A bikini, is simply a 2 piece swimsuit made for women. There are many variants to the actual bikini – string bikini, thong bikini (also known as a Brazilian bikini), tankini, and monokini. There are underwire tops, skirted bottoms, wraps, side tie bottoms, halter tops, bandeau tops, and full scoop bottoms. The hardest job is finding a bikini that enhances your best body parts and hides others.

The web is full of cheap bikini options for the teenager looking to catch some waves and the mom or single woman ready to look good for less. I have assembled a few of my best swimwear saving tips to help you save at least 30 to 60 percent off bathing suit retail prices this season.

Step 1
Search for coupon codes to buy your cheap bikinis online. Input the words “cheap bikinis” into the search engine to find discounts at major department stores and online retailers.

Step 2
Purchase your inexpensive bikinis in August and September. Although major designer fashion lines release their resort collections—filled with swimwear and yacht club attire—during the late summer, the department stores are slashing prices on their current swimwear and bathing suit wares. This is a perfect time to buy a cheap bikini online and in the stores. Online closeout stores sell designer bikinis online for luxury-loving shoppers.

Step 3

Cheap plus-sized bikinis abound at online retailers made for women over size 14. Online sizes range from 1x to 8x for tankinis, one-piece suits, halter-tops and boys shorts for plus-sized women.

Step 4
“Build Your Own Bikini” where online shoppers can build their own bikinis. Whether you are a size 0 or a size 18 you can select your own cheap bikini and have it shipped to you within a few weeks.

Step 5
Within the pages of your monthly catalogs lie discount bikinis for women on a budget. If you are a fashionista who craves designer swimwear for less, don’t forget Victoria Secret’s swimwear options for women who are high on fashion, but need a cheap bathing suit alternative.