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Six Simple Ways To Get Ready For Swimsuit Season

Posted: 7/6/2011

Getting set for swimsuit season can be simpler if you take the plunge to exercise and eat right.

(NAPSI)—Two years ago, Valerie Bertinelli rocked a bright green bikini. Just recently, Sara Rue sported a sassy retro-inspired two-piece. And while Jason Alexander might have wanted to follow in their footsteps, he wisely opted for a tight pair of shorts instead.

What do these Jenny Craig star clients have in common? Certainly, they all lost weight and have successfully maintained it. But also, one of the reasons they decided to shed those extra pounds was to feel comfortable again in bathing suits and less-forgiving summer clothing.

Here are some shape-up-for-summer tips to get you ready for the season:

1. Enjoy seasonal fruits and vegetables to add variety without sacrificing satisfaction. Freshly steamed asparagus, blanched green beans and chilled ripe strawberries have wonderfully robust flavors when picked at their peak.

2. Substitute a sprinkle of chopped walnuts for hollandaise sauce, a splash of olive oil for butter, and sliced almonds for whipped cream to get the benefits of heart-healthy fats.

3. Limit casseroles, cream-based sauces and other winter “comfort foods.” Instead, enjoy a chef’s salad filled with luscious tomatoes and fresh greens and accented with lean meats and low-fat cheeses. Top it off with seasonal berries garnished with a dollop of fat-free whipped topping for dessert.

4. Grab your walking shoes and hit the pavement, beach or trails. Instead of focusing on how far you need to walk, pay attention to the unique sights, sounds and smells around you. You’ll feel rejuvenated by the time you return home.

5. Add 15 to 20 minutes of light weight training twice a week to tone up muscles. You can use comfortable handheld weights, like those at the gym, or common household items, such as a water-filled, plastic milk jug or detergent bottle. Even 16-oz. cans of veggies will work. For every pound of muscle you gain, you burn an extra 35 calories-which can add up to a 10-pound weight loss over the course of a year.

6. Dig out your gardening tools. Clean out the attic. Go through the stuff in the garage. Chase the kids around the playground. Thirty minutes of brisk activity several days per week energize you and burn off extra calories.

Jenny Craig’s new Metabolic Max Program helps clients track their food intake and activity level, so they can create a personalized plan that addresses their individual needs and lifestyles. For more information, call (800) JENNY20 or visit www.jennycraig.com.

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