My girlfriends always have the most amazing, bikini-ready tricks. Naturally, I went ahead & asked them a few of their quick skinny tips:
“Japanese styled dried seaweed is my favorite thing.” – Tara Bosstick
“Daily organic Greek yogurt with berries & a tad of organic honey.” – Alana Arnold
“Add edamames in your salad- they’re delicious.” – Simone Wasserman
“Cardio intervals on the treadmill, stair-climber, & elliptical.” – Brittany Barbos
“Spinach salad with cherry tomatoes & one hard boiled egg- it doesn’t even need dressing.” – Jackie Becerra
“Start off the day with a Starbucks green tea- it’s a natural diuretic so it’s naturally slimming.” – Jordan Bosstick
“Water, water, & more water.” – Erica Stolman
“Arnica is fabulous for taking away bloat- models use it all the time.” – Simone Wasserman
“Coconut water: it flushes everything out & an Isagenix shake a day.” – Dory Hechter
“An apple with two tablespoons of natural peanut butter.” – Johanna Christine
“Agave nectar is a great way to sweeten up yogurt with granola.” – Allison Smekal
“Favorite snack: banana with two tablespoons of peanut butter.” – Elena Erlandson
“Open-faced [ one slice only ] sandwiches.” – Faye Evarts
“I love hummus! I eat two tablespoons with raw veggies.” – Johanna Christine
“I am obsessed with Trader Joe’s Spinach & Kale Greek Yogurt Dip with Ak-Mak crackers…so good.” – Brittany Barbos
“Try to fit your exercise in the AM- it gives you more energy.” – Jackie Becerra
“Go-to snack: gluten-free granola with blueberries, almond milk, apples, & almond butter.” – Alex Curry
“Always get a workout in, even if you’re tired, you’ll feel better.“- Raina Laviste
“Light string cheese & wasabi peas!” – Erica Stolman
“Pirate’s Booty: such a yummy treat.” – Melissa Bitanga
“Eating snacks between meals boosts the metabolism.” – Elena Erlandson
“Fresh squeezed juice: my favorite is cucumber, kale, apple, celery.” – Sarah Lindsay
“Trader Joe’s egg white salad is perfect for when I am on the go.” – Alana Arnold
“Tomato sauce as salad dressing is an amazing secret.” – Zoe Sussman
“Never, ever skip breakfast!” – Raina Laviste
“A veggie & quinoa medley for dinner [ before 7:30 pm ].” – Alex Curry
“Daily wheatgrass shots.” – Faye Evarts
+++ Thanks to all these ladies for their fabulous advice!
[ Blue corn chips with Spinach & Kale Greek Yogurt Dip ]
[ Lite cheddar string cheese ]
[ Greek 1% yogurt, blueberries, & a few honey dollops ]
[ Crunchy wasabi peas ]
I LOVE tomato sauce on my salads- it really is the best kept secret alternative to dressing!
Agreed, it’s an amazing alternative ; ).
I eat greek yogurt with raspberries & honey, it’s super delicious!
Yum ; ) it’s my favorite- thanks for reading Emma!
Love all these wonderful ideas. I’m with Elena – I love my banana with a little peanut butter and Erica with the water – since I live in Arizona, it’s work to keep myself hydrated!
Thanks Martha!
What a great compilation of tips. Thanks for posting.
No worries! : )
Great Ideas!!
But confused… Pirate’s Boot?? 🙂
“Pirate’s Boot: such a yummy treat.” – Melissa Bitanga
It should say ‘Pirate’s Booty.’ It’s a type of snack that resembles popcorn. It’s delish and low cal. You can buy Pirate’s Booty by clicking here.