How do you prepare your body for summer? In this article, we explain step-by-step how to get the Summer Body you’ve always dreamed of!
1. Prepare your summer body by staying hydrated
To best prepare your Summer Body, the first piece of advice we can give you is to keep yourself hydrated. There are several reasons for this:
-Water boosts metabolism and acts as an appetite suppressant.
-Drinking enough keeps you healthy and energized.
–Staying hydrated prevents migraines and kidney stones
-It’s a good alternative to sugary drinks
-Water aids digestion and prevents constipation
-It also helps eliminate toxins from the body, accelerating weight loss.
To stay hydrated throughout the day, opt for a water bottle with an infuser. You’ll be able to prepare your own flavored water, which will encourage you to drink more.
If you’ve got into the habit of drinking coffee or other stimulating beverages, gradually replace them with green tea. Green tea is highly effective in detoxifying the body and replenishing energy.
How much water should I drink during the day?
It’s advisable to drink at least 1 L, if not 1.5 L. This is the minimum to maintain a good level of hydration, especially during the summer months. If you practice a sport or are very active during the day, you’ll probably need to drink more.
2. Prepare your summer body with a healthy diet
Preparing your body for summer also means eating well. But between diets, advice and what you can find on the Internet, it’s not always easy to find your way around.
In reality, the principles of a healthy diet are relatively simple: vegetables, fruit, proteins and healthy fats.
But beware: the aim is not to fill your plate with vegetables without adding condiments or sauces. You can eat healthily and enjoy yourself at the same time!
Vegetables
It’s no secret that vegetables are very good for your health. They’re packed with vitamins, magnesium and iron, and have significant fat-burning effects. Here are the vegetables you need to prepare your body for summer:
-Broccoli
-Tomatoes
-Zucchini
-White cabbage
-Eggplant
-Fennel
-Carrots
-Asparagus
-Peas
-Edamame beans
-…
Fruit
The advantage of fruit is that it contains few calories and can be enjoyed throughout the day. What’s more, they are rich in vitamins and minerals, which boost metabolism. Finally, they aid digestion and can be combined with yoghurt or peanut butter (in moderation) to fill up on protein.
Here are the fruits to choose in summer:
-Watermelon
-Bananas
-Strawberries
-Kiwi fruit
-Pineapple
-Oranges
-Blueberries
-Apples
Protein
Protein is essential for achieving the Summer Body of your dreams. They help burn fat and replace it with muscle for a shapely figure.
To consume proteins, you can turn to foods such as :
-Cottage cheese
-Peanut butter
-Oat flakes
-Lentils
-Salmon
-Beef steak
-Sardines
-Chicken
…
Good fats
We often talk about bad fats, but what about good fats? After all, your body needs them to maintain good health and reduce cardiovascular risk.
Here are the foods that contain good fats and that you can incorporate into your special Summer Body diet:
-Nuts and cereals, which contain vitamins and minerals
-Avocados, rich in fibre and vitamin K
-Vegetables such as peas and beans, a source of protein and good fats
-Eggs
-Olive oil to give your dishes flavor and fill them up with antioxidants
-Dark chocolate, rich in magnesium, iron and fiber, to boost your day.
3. Prepare your summer body with physical activity
There are a whole host of physical exercises you can do to stay in shape and slim down this summer. Walking, cycling, jogging and weight training are all great ways to prepare your Summer Body.
If you want to burn as many calories as possible, combine cardio and strength training. Strength training triggers weight loss and helps to sculpt the whole body.
Muscle-building exercises to get your Summer Body fast:
Squats and their variants to build lower-body muscle, in particular glutes, quadriceps, deltoids and biceps
Burpees to strengthen muscles and improve your cardio
Abs and plank to build stomach muscles and resistance.
Vary the pleasures of these exercises every week. Combined with cardio and a healthy diet, they’ll help you get your body ready for summer in no time!
4. Prepare your summer body with a good night’s sleep
A good night’s sleep doesn’t necessarily mean 10 or 11 hours. A 7-hour night can be just as beneficial as a long one. But it’s important to go to bed and get up at the same time, so as not to disrupt your sleep cycle and keep a good rhythm.
Poor-quality sleep affects the hunger hormones ghrelin and leptin, causing a peak in appetite. So it’s no coincidence that we eat more when we lack energy.
How can you improve the quality of your sleep?
-Exercise
-Relax with meditation or cardiac coherence exercises
-Avoid over-stimulating foods
-Go to bed and get up at regular times
-Don’t stay in bed when you’re awake
-Sleep in a pleasant room (with low heating)
-etc…
5. Prepare your summer body at a beauty salon
Today’s beauty salons offer top-of-the-range treatments to boost weight loss and redefine your figure. At our institute in Carpentras, we use modern technologies to help you achieve your slimming goals:
Cryolipolysis: this technology uses cold to eliminate fat, particularly abdominal fat, for a flat stomach on the beach this summer. It’s a non-invasive, painless treatment that fades cellulite and removes stubborn fat.
Pressotherapy (or presso aesthetics): offered as a complement to cryolipolysis sessions, pressotherapy is a detox treatment that speeds up the elimination of toxins and waste products from the body. It involves the use of a suit with sleeves that exert successive pressure on all areas prone to stubborn fat.
The 4 in 1: This treatment combines several technologies to firm the skin, drain the body and get rid of orange peel skin.
Body Sculpt to tone and tone muscles. Ideal as a complement to a healthy diet and exercise. This treatment can save several weeks of training and prepare the body for summer in just a few sessions.
Radiofrequency is also an effective treatment for firming the body and eliminating cellulite. A device emitting electromagnetic waves is used to stimulate skin fibers and improve the skin’s appearance.
Preparing your body for summer
As you can see, getting your body ready for summer is all about good nutrition and hydration, regular physical activity and a little discipline to respect your sleep cycle. When combined, these simple habits make you feel better about your body and boost your self-confidence.
