Sunday Story...Beach Season

It's that time of year again. We're getting close to bikini season, or whatever you want to call it, and we start getting worried about how we look in our swimsuits. It's not too late. You can still do what you need to do to look better by the end of May, the first part of June, when you go on vacation.

What do you need to do? It's simple, not easy, just simple:

First, cut out the alcohol. This is the easiest, simplest fix. It pulls a ton of calories out of your diet. Your body responds to the toxicity of alcohol in ways that prohibit fat burning and muscle building.

Second, start limiting your complex carbs. By complex carbs, we talk about rice, pasta, bread, things like that. Make the shift to simple carbohydrates like sweet potatoes and squash. Then control your portions of those starchy things.

Third, work out more. Get on the bike for 20, 30, or 40 minutes a day in zone 2, which for most of us is about 125 beats per minute. Get some sprint work once or twice a week and lift weights 2 or 3 times a week. Go old school with back squats, deadlifts, curls, triceps extensions, and pull-downs.

If you do those three things for the next two months, hit it hard, your beach season will look better than it would if it were right now.

If you're interested in building muscle and strength, sign up for a free fitness assessment at www.crossfitodyssey.com or reach out to me directly, and let's get you started on your journey to extraordinary results.

John Mariotti

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