Beach Body 10 Step Plan - Ten Steps to a Better Beach Body – And Healthier Overall You

From Yahoo! Health -- "Summer is arriving rapidly. As we start shedding our outerwear, our inner thoughts naturally shift to getting our bodies in shape -- ASAP!

The reality is that those with the perfect beach body work hard all year round to achieve it. Eating right, making smart food choices, and working out regularly are the keys to the body almost everyone will envy. Having said that, it's never too late to improve your body and your look for your bathing suit, bikini, or tankini.

With summer bearing down on you, here is a 10 step plan and some last-minute tips to shed some pounds and tone up. Start your beach body boot camp today."

Below are the ten steps. For a complete description of each step, please follow the link at the bottom of this article.

1. Write it Down - Keep a food and beverage diary
2. Camel Up - Drink 8-10 eight-ounce glasses of water a day
3. Sweat - 30 minutes of aerobic exercise 5 times a week
4. Pump Iron - Lift weights 2-3 times a week
5. Catch Enough ZZZZ's - Get at least 8 hours of sleep every night
6. Eat Breakfast - It's the most important meal of the day
7. Just Say No to Sugar and Sweets - Enough said
8. Imbibe Less - Limit your alcohol intake
   
9. Go Digital - Take pictures of yourself along the way
10. Enlist a Friend - Keep each other motivated

If you follow these steps, it won't take long before you have the body you've always wanted. For more information on each step, please go to this page for the complete article.

Good luck and make it a great day!

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