‘Shape up your body in time for the festive season’

Avoid foods that are high in sugars such as cakes, cookies, doughnuts, sodas and candy, which are digested quickly and if not burned off with exercise right away, will be stored by your body as fat.

Although dieting alone can help you lose weight, the process is slow since you have to burn more calories to speed up your metabolism and this can only be achieved by incorporating cardio into your workout. Believe me, you will get the results you have been waiting for.

By adding an exercise programme to your weight loss programme, you will boost your metabolism, making it even easier for you to lose those extra pounds.

Start out today by riding a bike, work your way up from 10 minutes to 30 minutes a day on cardio exercise, walking or jogging, consistent strength training for all your muscle groups like push-ups, sit-ups, squats, calf raises, triceps, and leg lifts.

Perform as many reps as you can and repeat these exercises at least four times a week, and you will be assured of a well toned body within three weeks. Now that you know how to tone your body for the beach and show off your new summer body, you don’t have to worry about getting into that swimsuit that complements your body shape!